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- Protect Your Head: Bike Safety
Warm weather seems like it is finally here to stay, and with that comes outdoor activities that you can now enjoy on a much more frequent basis. It is the perfect time of year for one of my favorite activities, bike riding. This means that it is also a good time for a reminder about wearing a bike helmet. Wearing a bike helmet can reduce injury by up to 88%, and reduces injury to the face by 65%. You should have no excuse not to wear one. - Invest in Good Health
Picture yourself at 65 or 70 years old. How do you see yourself? Do you envision a vibrant, energized elder person, or do you see someone in poor health that cannot walk up and down the stairs? - Are You SAD?
It is that time of year again. Spring seems so far away, yet it feels like winter has been dragging on for months. Some of you may not have seen the sun much for the past few weeks and it is taking a toll on your mental health. If you tend to get depressed during the winter months, you are not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact anyone, but there are ways to cope that will help you get through the rest of winter. - Have a Healthy Heart
February has arrived and you may be gearing up for Valentine’s Day. You are buying cards, candy, and other gifts in order to get into that special someone’s heart. But there is another heart you should be thinking about this month and that is your own; especially if you are a woman. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and the American Heart Association has named February American Heart Month. Dedicate yourself to taking care of your own heart this year by following some simple ad - Finding Time for Health
Do you think you are too busy to lead a healthy life? This is a common excuse given by people who just cannot seem to change their lives. I have news for you – even if your schedule is packed full, you still have time to be healthy. - Making Change Permanent
Starting to make healthier lifestyle changes is not as hard as it seems. Many people created New Years goals this year to help them get in shape, lose weight, or eat better. The hard part for most is sticking to those goals once they have started. - Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout is just two days away and if you’ve decided to quit smoking we want to congratulate you! There are steps you can take to ensure your success with giving up smoking this year. - Flu season: How to Survive
Here we are, already about to enter this year’s flu season. No one wants to get the flu of course, but I know that no matter how hard I try, it seems I usually end up getting it. In fact, every year 5 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from the flu. If you’re young and healthy, your best bet is the flu shot. This vaccine reduces your chance of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent.
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