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Stress and anxiety are becoming more and more common and difficult to manage. Learning ways to lessen the stress is important for your mental health. Here are some survival tips to help you manage the stress: 1. Prioritize your time and money. Time and money management are the two biggest sources of stress and they usually cause problems together. Write …
One-third of American adults have prediabetes. This is a condition of high blood sugar, just not high enough to have type 2 diabetes–yet. It means you’re on the path to diabetes unless you change your eating & fitness habits. You can probably fix the problem right now if you take the right steps. Who is at risk? The biggest risk …
This is one of the worst flu seasons in years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of mid January, there are 60,000 confirmed cases nationwide, including 74 deaths in California. The flu shot is the best protection for you and the people around you. Why is the flu shot so important? 1. You may have …
If you could save a life, would you? You can. Just sign up to become an organ donor. You could save up to 8 lives or help those who need tissue to recover from burns and other wounds. Or to regain vision or hearing. Your gift is sorely needed. Every day about 79 people receive organ transplants. But 18 people …
Treat your body with respect. Make these golden retirement years the best they can be. Start right now on a mission to change your lifestyle to benefit all your body organs from deep inside your heart to the outer reaches of your skin. Number one on the list should be to clean up your diet. Start eating “clean.” Get back …
Occasionally, a friend or family member will come to me insisting they have the ultimate cure or treatment for my particular problem. My own health plan is very personal and unique to my own needs and I don’t appreciate others causing me to doubt or second guess my health issues. They often insist their’s is the best remedy and why …
We’re all getting older and normal aging is grim. It means losing ten percent of your muscle mass every decade after age forty. It’s the same with bone mass. At age 60 it’s hard to get out of your favorite deep chair or the tub. Your joints hurt. So does your back, your hips and your knees. That’s normal aging. …
By: Lyn/Desert Rain April 1, 2016 When the worst happens. When your loved one needs help and you need to act fast, will you know what to do? It’s easy to say, “Have a plan, Think ahead, Take control.” These are certainly good ideas, but what does it all mean? Here are some tips to keep you centered and moving …