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Foods that burn fat

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It’s a widely known that buying the right foods at the grocery store helps keep your dieting goals on track. But some foods pull more than their weight – literally. Here are some foods t...

 

Squat on the job

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Many of us are working from home again and limiting our visits to gyms. Physical fitness experts warn against falling into a sedentary slide and neglecting our regular exercise routines....

 

Eating green for the planet

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Swapping just one food item per day can make diets substantially more planet friendly. If your New Year's resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new Tulane University study finds ...

 

National Pie Day

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National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream p...

 

Pandemic Frustration is real

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Research has shown that many people are experiencing increased frustration, agitation or anger throughout the course of the COVID-19. And over time, that anger becomes exhausting. Exp...

 

Show some kindness to a teacher

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Today is Inspire Friday and it is a good time to inspire a teacher in your life. While you may have some ideas on gifts or notes of encouragement, try lifting your teacher’s spirits (and...

 

Peppers offer winter allergy relief

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Winter allergies differ from other seasonal allergies because typically our homes are sealed up and we run our furnaces. Even with HEPA filters and cleaning every day, allergies can get ...

 

Pull a protein switcheroo

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Red and processed meats have been linked to increasing risks of disease. Let this be the year to decide to switch out some of your protein sources for healthier choices. Getting creative...

 

​ Weight training after 50 is crucial

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While many people over 50 are already on a cardio-based exercise routine, recent research suggests that lifting weights also becomes increasingly important with age. People over 50 begin ...

 

​ Exercise alters brain chemistry in elderly

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When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition, a UC San Francisco study has found...

 

We have nothing for you

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Each year on January 16th, people across the nation recognize National Nothing Day. The observance was created as a day to provide Americans with one National Day when they can just sit with...

 

Emotional self-care in the new year

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Many people make resolutions in the new year to improve their physical health. Now is also the time to make some resolutions to improve your emotional health. As the new year begins, ask you...

 

​ Clear out the clutter

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January is a great time to gather what you are not planning to use and pass it along to someone who will. Whether it is blankets, coats or old appliances that may have been replaced by a...

 

​ Mouthwatering foods for dry winter skin

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You can help treat dry, winter skin by choosing foods that can restore your skin’s moisture.Your skin normally keeps itself well-protected with a layer of naturally occurring fats and oi...

 

​ Easy diet tip: Drink water

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If you are working to maintain your New Year’s resolution of sticking to a diet, here’s an easy tip: drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight. Some evidence suggests that increa...

 

​ Aspirin cautions: benefit-to-risk, not age

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Recent guidelines have restricted aspirin use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease to patients under 70, and more recent guidance to patients under 60. Yet, the risks of heart...

 

It’s Sunday Supper Day

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National Sunday Supper Day encourages families to gather around the table, enjoy a meal and a conversation together each year on the second Sunday in January. This Sunday Funday,you can ...

 

​ Avoid the winter blahs with Vitamin D

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People who develop mild depression during the winter months may have insufficient levels of vitamin D. Research investigating this association suggests that daily intake of 4,000 IU of v...

 

Pick up something new

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Make 2022 the year you finally do what you have been wanting to do for years. Whether you pick up a paint brush, a scrap book, or a journal make some time to get creative – and make it a...

 

​ Join a yoga class

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Some people exercise to relieve stress; others to build strength and increase flexibility. Yoga can do both. If you are looking for a mindful workout, consider these benefits of yoga: ...

 

Curb your appetite with Fiber

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If you are looking for ways to boost your commitment to eat less calories in 2022, try adding fiber to your diet. Soluble fiber has several favorable effects. Because it forms gels in wa...

 

​ Cut out some calories this year

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Loosing excess weight really centers around one thing — calories. Despite all the diet strategies out there, weight management still comes down to the calories you take in versus those you b...

 

Move over 2022

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Study after study has shown that sitting for an extended period each day can make us fat and increases our risk of serious health complications. If you are like millions of others, you h...

 

Dietary fiber improves outcomes for melanoma patients

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Melanoma patients receiving therapy that makes it easier for their immune system to kill cancer cells respond to treatment better when their diet is rich in fiber, according to a large, ...

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