7 Tips for a Healthier Fall

Simple ways to stay well and feel your best For many of us, the return of fall feels like the start of a new year. Vacation time is over, the kids are back in school, and the days are shorter. It was OK to slack off a bit, but now’s a good opportunity to get...
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Mind Tricks to Beat Stress

Mind over matter? Zap a negative thought process, stat, with these tips to outsmart stressful moments. Combatting stress is an internal battle that can take all of the mind power you can muster. Tame stressful situations by turning your negative thoughts into powerful thoughts with these tips and tricks. Self-compassion. Showing yourself the same compassion...
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Qi Gong: Balanced Body and Calm Mind

Ancient movements energize and center you If life is about maintaining balance, the ancient practices of qi gong (pronounced CHEE-gung) and its older “cousin” tai chi has demonstrated physical, mental, and spiritual benefits that can help us balance our lives. Qi gong is an indoor-outdoor exercise. The only equipment you need is yourself, and the...
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Get Ready for Fall Allergy Season

Top tips to help keep your allergies at bay during the autumn allergy season Forecasts call for high levels of ragweed and other irritants this fall. But, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Anyone with allergies should be able to enjoy the season. These strategies from allergy specialists may help. Take medication early If...
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Prepare Yourself for Sleep Tonight

Simple strategies that can help you get the rest you need If you can’t remember the last time you got a good night’s sleep, you’re in good company. Nearly 70 million Americans say they have sleep problems. Fortunately, making a few adjustments to your daily routine can help. Here are seven things you can try....
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Pineapple-Mango Salad

A quick and simple salad of refreshing fruit and veggies. Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Servings 5  Ingredients 3/4 cup cubed fresh mango (about 1 medium) 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium) 1 medium orange 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño peppers (about 1 pepper)...
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Healthy skin is in

Stay safe in the sun this summer Being outdoors is one of the best parts of summer, but too much sun can damage your skin. In fact, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can do damage in less than 15 minutes, says dermatologist Daniel Berg, MD, of The Polyclinic in Seattle. Protect your skin with these...
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Pick the Best Sunscreen

Protect yourself from the most common cancer Heading outdoors? Don’t forget to apply sunscreen, even if it’s cloudy outside or you’re only running errands. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Applying sunscreen correctly is a terrific way to help protect your skin against...
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Telehealth: Changing the Future of Health Care

Is a supercomputer going to replace your doctor? Not quite. But, doctors and hospitals across the country are embracing digital developments that will change how we interact with providers. These “telehealth” services include video visits with doctors, smartphone apps, and health records kept on a computer (not paper). One group that stands to benefit most...
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What Really Makes Us Happy

Older adults seem to have the secret. Use their strategies to secure a smile-filled future. You can’t buy happiness, but there’s one way to boost it: Just wait a few years. Our sense of well-being improves as we age, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. People who participated...
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