Health & Fitness
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New Year, New You: The top 3 New Year’s Resolutions and how to keep them
Every January about one in three Americans make resolutions that they feel will better themselves for the new year. Although New Year’s resolutions may be fun and exciting to make, they are sometimes very difficult to keep. Despite our best intentions, studies have found that only about 46% of people are still on target for the goals they set six months into the year.
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Sleep Sound – Remedy Your Snoring
When you snore it may not bother you, but it may bother the person sleeping next you. Our beauty sleep is invaluable, and snoring can cost precious time that could be spend slumbering.
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Managing your Migraines
Although the word “migraine” is constantly used to describe headaches, true migraines have specific characteristics that are very distinct. The pain is normally moderate to sever, involves throbbing or pulsating, and can last anywhere from three hours, to a full three days. About 36 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches.
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Helpful Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner, and it can become even more difficult to be disciplined and stay fit. Temptations are around every corner with baked goods and festive snacks waiting to be munched in office break rooms and at holiday parties. Stay on track, and start your news year’s off right with these helpful tips for staying fit during the holidays! See even more tips on how to stay in shape this season on Neighbors Emergency Center’s pinterest page.
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Sugar in Disguise– 4 Foods you should Avoid Feeding your Kids
Every parent knows that life with the kids can be hectic. In between rushing out the door for school, hurriedly packing lunches, and grabbing a quick dinner before soccer practice, some snacks and meals are just more convenient than others. But, with convenience sometimes comes a lack of nutrition. Finding the right balance of meals and snacks for your children can be difficult, but it is important to know that some items are better off as occasional treats that daily occurrences. Here are some food and drinks that are best given to your youngsters every once in awhile, or should be taken off the table completely.
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Safety Food Tips For Cooking Your Thanksgiving Meal
This Thanksgiving as you prepare the dishes for your family to feast upon, be sure you are aware of vital safety tips that can protect you and your family from any food related illnesses. Although constantly overlooked, things such as using the proper cooking temperatures, and preventing cross-contamination are extremely important. Be sure the only…
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The Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep
You’ve had a long day and you’re wiped out. After work, the kids, and dinner, it’s finally time to head to bed and get some shut eye. But why, now that it’s time to cash in on your exhaustion, can you not sleep? After struggling to fall asleep, or tossing and turning all night, we end up getting only a portion of the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. And so begins a vicious cycle of running on a low sleep deficit. Try these tips and tricks to help yourself fall asleep–and stay asleep.
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5 Foods to Avoid for Better Health
We all love to splurge every now and then, but some foods are so unhealthy that they should be put on the shelf permanently. Here are five items that you should avoid for better health, and alternatives that replace them in nutritional value.
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Dairy Alternatives and Their Pro’s and Con’s
Lactose intolerance is fairly common, affecting about 30 to 50 million Americans. Lactose intolerance can be genetic, or can be the result of damage to the small intestine from infection. It is more prominent in specific populations, such as among African Americans, Asians and Native Americans. It is also something that can increase with age,…
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Cut Your Workout Time in Half
Many of us have come to believe that for our workouts to mean something, we have to spend an hour or more sweating up a storm at the gym. However, this idea is completely false. When it comes to workouts it’s not all about the quantity; sometimes it simply boils down to the quality. When…