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How To Stay Healthy At Your Desk Job
Staying healthy can feel difficult when you are busy working, no matter what your job is. However, it may feel even more difficult to look after your health properly when you spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen. While a sedentary job may make it a little more difficult to stay in shape or get a certain level of physical activity into your day, the reality is that there are many things you can do to keep healthy while working a desk job.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Upcoming Holidays
While the holidays may be a great time to gather with friends and family, they aren't always so good for your health. Increased pressure, too many things to get done in too little time, and last-minute shopping can lead to irritability, anxiety and stress. Add to that the less than healthy foods that are most commonly on display during the season, and it is no wonder why people often are left exhausted and prone to illness when January rolls around. That's no way to start off a new year, though, so make this holiday season different. These five strategies can help you manage the hustle and bustle of the holidays while also taking care of your overall health and wellness.
By Craig Middleton5 years ago in Longevity
We're in the midst of Open Enrollment. Here is what you need to know
Open enrollment started in October and will end on December 7th. If you are happy with your current plan, it's a good idea to take a look at what offerings are available as your plan may have changed, or there might be something similar out there that will work better or just as well and cost you less. Remember, if you find something better you can change your plan, but you have to make the change by December 7th.
By Tina Bizan5 years ago in Longevity
Healthy Ways to Boost Your Morning Routine
Life. It can be stressful and unpredictable, frustrating or overstimulating. Because of this, it's essential that routines are established and practiced on a regular basis. Why? Because routines work. They give everyone at least a little bit of security, normalcy and predictability, all invaluable to overall well-being. However, developing a new routine and sticking with it doesn't just happen overnight, and it can be too easy to get off track. If you could use some inspiration to get your mornings back, keep reading. Here are some great ways to do it.
By Craig Middleton5 years ago in Longevity
What people with Fibromyalgia want you to know
Things People with Fibromyalgia want you to know 1. We are always tired. It doesn’t matter if we fell asleep at 8 p.m. and woke up at 8 a.m., chances are we are not waking up feeling refreshed even after those 12 hours. Our “sleep” isn’t as good for us as for someone not suffering from this disease. We toss and turn in desperate attempts to find positions that are comfortable, we take forever for our minds to turn off, and often times we wake up at least once during the night.
By Erin kouris5 years ago in Longevity
Breast Self-Examination - Steps to Follow
Breast Self-Examination (BSE) can be done every month; all you need is to be familiar with some tips that help generate better results for an individual. Women can begin practicing BSE from the age of 18, while learning the changes and abnormalities that may or may not occur throughout their lives. Experts at AMRI Hospitals believe that performing BSE allows every woman to learn and detect any physical and visual changes independently, often helping in the early detection of breast cancer.
By krishna iyyer5 years ago in Longevity
