Category: Wellness
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Relieving Eyestrain
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You spend most of the day at work looking at a computer. At home, you check emails, pay bills, and read books all using your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Sound familiar? All of this technology may have an unexpected side effect, called computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome is a group of symptoms involving…
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Italian Sausage Bean Soup
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If your ingredients are flavorful, you don’t need a lot of fat. A single Italian sausage link will do. Once your beans are cooked, this soup takes no time at all. Ingredients Italian sausage link (about 1/4 pound) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic,…
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8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise
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You know that exercise is important, but there are plenty of times you may not feel up to it. Here are eight ways to stay motivated to stick with your exercise program. Try at least one of these tips today. You’ll be glad you did! Choose activities you enjoy. Hate running? Don’t do it! Maybe…
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Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
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Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4 eggs and 4 egg whites 1/4 cup minced chives 1/4 cup minced parsley 4 whole-wheat English muffins 4 1/2-inch round slices Canadian bacon 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices Directions Crack eggs and egg whites into a bowl and whisk. Add chives and parsley and stir to…
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Get energized in the morning today!
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Sure, an endless pot of delicious hot coffee can give you a morning jolt. But there are other ways to wake up raring to go. Try one for a more energized start to your day: Say no to the snooze button. Those five extra minutes of sleep aren’t going to be restorative ones. Set your…
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Beat stress eating today!
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When you’re stressed, your first reaction may be to reach for a pint of ice cream or a bag of potato chips. While indulging in comfort foods feels good in the moment, it doesn’t do much to tackle stress. And foods high in sugar and carbohydrates can become an unhealthy crutch, making you feel worse…
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Brownie Kisses
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Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 stick trans-fat-free margarine, softened 1 cup artificial sweetener 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate in small bowl in microwave oven on high for 1 minute. Stir…
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Start Prioritizing Your Tasks
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It’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day life. And if you’re like most people, one of your big stressors is work. In fact, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, work is the second biggest stressor for most people (money being the first). Even if you love your job,…
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Try out a Humidifier
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Do you wake up to a scratchy throat and dry, tight sinuses? It may mean your home is too dry. Fortunately, there may be a solution—place a humidifier at your bedside. There are many stylish, personal-sized humidifiers on the market. A side benefit: The gentle “white noise” the units give off can help lull you…