5 Ways YOU Are Being Tricked with Misleading Food Label

The nutrient label singles out facts on sodium, or salt, for good reason. Too much can increase the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) — one of the leading causes of heart disease. Studies show that the lower an individual’s salt intake, the lower the risk of developing hypertension. Consuming enough potassium also helps keep blood pressure down. Look for packaged…

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Learn about a natural and holistic approach to relieve chronic inflammation

Staying active is another great way to unwind, and it may also help combat chronic inflammation. Walking, running, cycling, and lifting weights can all help to decrease your body’s inflammation, says Piper Gibson, a doctor of natural medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico. “If you’ve yet to begin exercising, start with a daily walk and go at…

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Tips for Managing Stress

Some of these stress-relieving activities may work for you: Play with your kids or pets – outdoors, if possible. Take a walk in nature. Meditate or practice yoga. Work in the garden or do a home improvement project. Go for a walk, run or bike ride to clear your head. Read a book, short story or…

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Food Groups And Nutrition

Fruit and vegetables are low in fat, so they’re great for bulking out meals and making you feel full without adding too many calories. It’s easy to get your five a day if you spread your portions through the day. Try: adding chopped bananas to your cereal or toast at breakfast enjoying a piece of…

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6 Habits That Will Make Your Life Happier

Wake up early Wake up early at the same time before 6 am daily. The large number of truly happy and successful people who are proud early risers proves that this sleep routing works. If you want to give yourself a head start on the rest of the world, then you must become an early riser yourself.…

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Wellbeing for Children: Healthy Habits Start the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels the body and provides energy for the day. Let kids help plan and prepare 1 meal each week. Eat together as a family as often as possible. Take time eating, and chew slowly. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to…

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Health and Wellness: Definition and dimensions

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.html

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What Happens To Your Brain When You Mindlessly Scroll?

Recent studies suggest Americans unlock their phones an average of 100 to 150 times a day. Whether that’s to check the time, send a text or Google a fact, each interaction can cause stress. “It might be said we are addicted to being distracted,” said Victoria Strohmeyer, a registered psychotherapist with UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.…

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