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National Caregivers Day

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Around the nation, dedicated healthcare professionals serve those who require long-term or hospice care. They provide vital services, reassuring patients and the families who care about ...

 

​ Laughter is the best medicine

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A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments. But it can help you feel better, even if you must force a fake laugh through your grumpiness. When you laugh, it lightens your mental load....

 

Egg substitutes that won’t crack your piggy bank

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By now everyone is feeling the pinch of the cost of eggs. With no relief in sight, (experts are saying it will be at least 6 months before we see prices stabilize) these are healthy and ...

 

​ Inexpensive exercise ideas

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In this economy, many people are looking to save a few bucks here and there. Fortunately, your physical fitness does not have to cost very much. There are many ways to exercise cheaply, ...

 

Hope for patients with advanced liver cancer, cirrhosis

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The risk of developing liver cancer is increased in people who have cirrhosis, a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. The scar tissue blocks the flow of bloo...

 

Understanding Social Media Anxiety Disorder

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Social Media Anxiety Disorder (SMAD) is a condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and stress related to social media use. Individuals with SMAD may experience: • Fear of missi...

 

​ Make a homemade valentine

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Today, millions of people will head to the local drugstore to find their significant other the perfectly worded Valentine’s card. Since Valentine’s Day lands on Inspire Friday this year,...

 

​Incorporate Micronutrient Foods for overall health

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Micronutrients are essential vitamins, minerals, and biochemicals our bodies need to function properly. They help us produce energy and support all the vital processes that occur in our ...

 

Diet Culture and Social Media’s influence

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Diet culture can be defined as a societal system of beliefs that prioritizes thinness as the goal of health and beauty and promotes weight loss to achieve higher social status. For many ...

 

Keystone Crafts and Culture

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Join in on the fun February 16th from 1-5 for a free Crafts and Culture Market. The market showcases mostly vegetarian food, crafts, and music too! As part of the Craft and Culture Mark...

 

Is social media affecting your work out?

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As if we need another reason to limit our screentime, experts warn that social media can negatively affect your workout performance. Studies have shown that scrolling through social medi...

 

​ Alarming rise in rates of advanced prostate cancer

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The incidence of advanced prostate cancer in California rose markedly in the decade since doctors stopped routinely screening all men for the disease, according to a new study by UC Sa...

 

The emotional benefits of watching football

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Some experts believe that watching American football can be an emotional experience that can provide a sense of community, belonging, and accomplishment. It can also be a way to release ...

 

Super Bowl Team Cocktails

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Super Bowl Sunday is almost considered a national holiday and every holiday brings unique ways to enjoy some libations. Here are two Super Bowl Team Inspired cocktail recipes for the 202...

 

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

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Around the country, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is recognized by schools, organizations, and teams during the first week of February. Athletics play an important role in gir...

 

NFL Players bask in Red Light Therapy

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NFL players are increasingly using red light therapy, also known as photo biomodulation and low-level laser therapy, to help them recover quicker and manage pain. It's a straightforward ...

 

Throw some guacamole bombs during the big game

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Looking for a high protein, low carb snack for game day? This guacamole recipe is the bomb! Unlike regular guacamole, this one doesn't include tomatoes because they would make the mixtur...

 

A Super, Super Bowl Workout

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These football themed exercises emulate some of the most important skills used in football. Strength, speed, agility, endurance, and explosiveness. It will get your heart pumping in no...

 

Putting a new spin on the football spiral

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Only a handful of researchers have studied why an American football flies in such a unique trajectory, rifling through the air with remarkable precision, but also swerving, wobbling, and...

 

Exercise for Mental Health

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Exercise can help improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and increasing self-esteem and mood. It can also help prevent mental health issues. Some of the bene...

 

Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

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Always observed on January 31st, Inspire Your Heart with Art Day encourages us to ponder how art affects our hearts. Of the broad spectrum of art created in the world, the pieces that m...

 

​ Vitamins for bone health

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Doctors recommend people with osteoporosis intake calcium and vitamin D3. Both calcium and vitamin D are important nutrients for preventing and treating osteoporosis. Calcium helps a ...

 

​ Breakfast is key to keeping your diet

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We have all heard that ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day.’ But we may have forgotten why. Here’s a refresher: Breakfast is important because it: • Boosts brain power, impr...

 

​ Put the fun in FUNctional fitness

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Functional fitness is any form of physical activity that prepares the body to handle real-world activities, including daily tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs. The goal is...

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