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January 26, 2016

Healthy Lifestyle Goals are Attainable

All too often, people have the best intentions to improve their health in the New Year. Some are successful but, more often than we care to admit, those intentions can go by the wayside. Healthy lifestyle goals are attainable with these tips.

January 20, 2016

Staying Active in the Winter

Winter does not have to stop exercising efforts cold. Winter offers ample opportunity to get out and be active, while enjoying a winter wonderland.

December 30, 2015

This is the Cold Season

Most everyone has suffered with a cold, which is a respiratory tract infection caused by a virus. It is reported that the average adult will have two-three colds a year. Colds are the leading cause of missed school and work and are more common in the winter. Research indicates that the immune response is not as effective in the nasal passages and respiratory tract when it is cold.

December 22, 2015

Staying Active During Holidays is Possible

Between getting ready for the holidays and visiting family and friends, it’s no secret that fitting in time for your regular workout isn’t easy. But while doing your normal exercise routine may not be possible, there is still plenty you can do to stay active. Studies have shown that three segments of 10 minutes exercise is just as effective as doing all your exercise in a 30-minute block.

December 16, 2015

Holiday Foods Can Be Healthy

The holiday season is a time to celebrate. And often celebrations include plenty of food and spirits. But the holidays do not have to mean weight gain. They can include a healthy balance of food, activity and fun. Don’t restrict yourself from enjoying your favorite holiday dish. Take a walk or do an activity to maintain a healthy weight.

December 9, 2015

Enjoy Holiday Feasts Without Guilt

The holidays are a time to break out old favorite recipes and try new foods. But sometimes our eyes are bigger than our plates. Here are ways to enjoy the holiday feasts without breaking the scales.

December 2, 2015

Coping With Grief During the Holiday Season

Holidays are reminders of special moments in our lives. We celebrate them together with family and friends and memories are created. But for those who have lost a loved one, or who are alone during the season, the holidays can be painful reminders of grief, making it harder to celebrate and bringing greater sadness and loneliness regarding the loss or their “alone-ness.” The need for support is great during the holiday time. Those who are suffering loss should not pretend they are “fine” and don’t feel the hurt. Learning to express their grief is vital.

November 24, 2015

Pre Pregnancy Checklist

Before getting pregnant, mothers-to-be can ready a body for a growing baby. See a doctor. Make an appointment, even if there have been previous pregnancies. Talk to a doctor about family history, any health issues that need to be addressed and previous pregnancies. If there are some diseases that run in the family, consider seeing a genetic counselor or do preconception screening tests.

Thankful Grateful and Healthy

Thanksgiving is a day set aside as a holiday to give thanks for what we have. Traditionally it has been celebrated in the fall to give thanks and show appreciation for the harvest. Thankfulness or gratefulness is a healthy emotion. Much of how we feel or how we perceive our sense of well-being is linked to our emotions. People who practice gratefulness on a regular basis tend to be healthier.

November 17, 2015

Stopping Side Stitches in Their Tracks

Anyone who’s gone for a run has likely experienced a side stitch – that sharp pain across your abdomen, just below the rib cage. While there are a few different theories about what causes them – whether it’s related to muscle fatigue, irregular breathing or what you ate or drank before a run – side stitches can literally stop some runners in their tracks.

November 5, 2015

Immunizations Protect Against Contagious Diseases

When born, babies have the protection against certain diseases because of the antibodies that were passed from their mother to them through the placenta. Babies who are breast-fed after birth continue to get the benefits of additional antibodies in breastmilk. Ultimately, that protection is only temporary, which is why immunizations are given to children.

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