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You’re never too old to dream!Dreams help make life wonderful – at any age. Some dreams are to venture half a world away; for others it will be the chance to reunite with their son for the first time in years. Dream On Seniors' Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on celebrating aging and making seniors' dreams come true. […]
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Train Right into FallFall running. The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, cooler temperatures are here and there are a slew of races to choose from. It’s time to get your heart pumping, whether you’re running for exercise, training for a 5k or planning to conquer a marathon. Running is the perfect workout for busy people. With […]
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Your Doctor, Your FriendHow Your Community Supports Primary Care As our population ages, so does the importance of having a reliable healthcare network. Seniors in particular often experience medically-related challenges that require the ongoing support of a primary care physician or the assistance from a family health team. Whether the help is needed during their stay at a […]
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You’re out of bread, can’t find a water bottle and the school bus will arrive in four minutes. Is this a familiar scenario in your house? If making your child’s lunch seems stressful, here are five tips to ensure their lunchbox is filled with healthy, quick options. Think about balance: Use a lunch container with […]
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The Vitamins You Must Have!These are the 13 essential vitamins: A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyroxidine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9), and cobalamin (B12). Vitamins A, D, E and K are stored in our fatty tissues. The others are water-soluble so they must be replenished regularly. […]
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Good preventive oral care at home can save you money—it can also save your teeth, freshen your breath, and improve your oral and overall health. The Six Steps of Preventive Care Brush at least twice a day. Floss once a day. Limit sugary snacks and drinks (including fruit juices). Don't smoke or use any tobacco […]
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Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family that's native to Mexico and Guatemala, and history suggests it was a very important food crop for the Aztecs. It's remained in regular use in its native countries, but was largely unknown in North America. In recent years Chia seeds have been rediscovered as […]
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“Thinspiration”How a Culture of Body Obsession Is Infecting Our Daughters The average teenage girl spends a combined 10 hours and 45 minutes per day on media consumption: on a weekly basis this translates to 31 hours watching television, 17 hours listening to music, 3 hours watching movies, 4 hours reading magazines and 10 hours online. […]
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Chiropractors – Here To HelpHow they can relieve your nerve, muscle and joint problems Chiropractors specialize in examination, diagnosis and treatment of nerve, muscle and joint problems. The spine is most commonly associated with chiropractic treatment, however, the joints of the body also experience treatment success. Manipulation or adjustment is the primary form of treatment. The goal of the […]
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These days there’s so much conflicting information and misinformation making the media rounds that it’s no wonder many of us are confused about which fats we should eat, which we should avoid and why. Healthy Living helps you sort the good from the bad. For years, low-fat and fat-free diets were all the rage. Full-fat […]
