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How Does Your Physical Environment Affect You?

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Scientists have been exploring the impact of our environment on our health for decades. In her book Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well Being, researcher Esther Sternberg cites...

 

Get organized for a happier life

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As we gear up for fall, taking a little time to clean out clutter in your home can help you feel energized and ready for a new season. Here are a few expert ideas: • Organize clutter in...

 

Plan your supplements

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Dietary supplements are exactly that—they are meant to boost an already healthy lifestyle. However, in terms of optimizing your health and wellness, supplements may help bring you to the...

 

Grocery Shopping Tips for Meal Preppers

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With kids heading back to school and the end of summer in sight, it is a great time to begin a new meal planning effort. Here are a few tips about how to do it: 1. Make a list. You’ll i...

 

Ways to Get Motivated to Work Out

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Research says that 50% of gym starters quit within the first 6 months, here are two tips to keep you motivated to get more exercise. 1. Use The 10-Minute Rule If you're really struggling...

 

​ Parents' eating behavior influences children’s response to food

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A team led by Professor Jacqueline Blissett in the School of Psychology and Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment (IHN) at Aston University, asked parents to assess their own...

 

​ National Fajita Day

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Sizzle, sizzle. It’s time for fajitas! This delectable Tex-Mex dish offers plenty of reasons for the mouth to water. Juicy, marinated meat, flavorful grilled onions and peppers, all wrap...

 

Tips for Dealing with Breast Screening Anxiety

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Breast exams and mammograms are two of the most feared screening procedures in the OBGYN field; however, these screenings are necessary to help you maintain your breast health. It’s impo...

 

National Authenticity Day

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National Authenticity Day is celebrated on August 16 every year. This is the day of recognition of the power of authenticity, a term that goes beyond just “being yourself.” It is dedicat...

 

Supplements for Breast Health

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Research supports the claims that these supplements can support women’s breath health: • Vitamin D Women with low vitamin D levels may be at risk of developing breast cancer. The recomme...

 

Best Foods for Healthy Breasts

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Veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage are high in vitamins A and C. These are antioxidants that may help offset the toxins and carcinogens that can trigger breast cancer....

 

Exercise can reduce Breast Cancer Risk

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Women who get regular exercise or some form of physical activity have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who don’t exercise. Overall, women who get regular exercise have a 10%-20% ...

 

​ Sodium channels in breast cancer cells promising target for treatment

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A new study on live tissue cells is the first to reveal how channels that allow sodium to enter breast cancer cells enable tumors to grow and spread. The discovery adds to evidence whi...

 

Castner Range National Monument Art Show

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The International Museum of Art and The Frontera Land Alliance are partnering to host Castner Range: From First People to Forever. This show features local artists whose work captures th...

 

​ Understanding the issues men face about mental health

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Depression and anxiety affect both men and women, but men often exhibit different symptoms or may not recognize their emotional distress. According to the National Institute of Mental He...

 

National Book Lovers Day

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A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day awa...

 

These nutrients may have cancer-fighting properties:

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• Lycopene, 15 mg, 2 times per day, is an antioxidant found in tomatoes and watermelon. Researchers think it may help prevent prostate cancer, although the studies have been preliminary ...

 

Diet, Men and Prostate Cancer

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A healthy diet is about balancing different foods that are tasty as well as nutritious. Physicians advise that men eating a well-balanced healthy diet should: • Eat antioxidant foods, i...

 

​ Exercise, Physical Activity & Prostate Cancer

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Being physically active can help fight prostate cancer, prevent recurrence, and help with treatment side effect management. When most men think of physical activity or exercise, they...

 

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective

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The Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in different ethnic groups, a new paper published in The J...

 

Effects of Aging on Emotional Health

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Mental health is important at every stage of life, and it includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. As people age, they may experience certain life changes that impact t...

 

National Coloring Book Day

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Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years, adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Obviously, adult coloring is now a huge t...

 

The Benefits of Music or Art Therapy

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In addition to traditional healthcare methods, there are several popular alternative therapies seniors can use to achieve impressive mental and physical health benefits. Activities such ...

 

​ What are the best foods to support healthy aging?

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Superfoods can support aging because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other compounds the body needs for optimal functioning. Many of these are plant foods and expe...

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