How to Prevent Injuries from Falls?

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Prevent injury from falls by creating a safe environment in your home. Install motion detectors for lighting a dark hallway, use nonslip shower mats, put handrail along the stairs, clear clutter, tack down rugs and arrange furniture so that your walkway is clear.

 

Water Exercise is a Great Alternative!

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Water exercise is a great alternative for people who have joint pain or trouble with hips and knees.

The water will be a cushion for joints and provides resistance for a cardiovascular workout.

Be Flexible! It's Healthier!

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Studies in China show that people who possess flexibility as a personality trait often recover 50% faster from illnesses than those who stubbornly cling to their ways.

Protect Your Skin!

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Protect your skin while in the shower by using warm water instead of hot and use mild cleansers instead of strong soaps. Pat skin dry after shower so that some moisture remains on your skin.

Water Damage? Mold Issues?

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If you have water damage, it should be

repaired immediately, ensure adequate

sunlight exposure and promote good air

circulation throughout your house

especially in basements to prevent

mold growth.

Got Salt?

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Studies show that an increase in salt intake is proportional to an increase in cancer of the stomach, esophagus and bladder

There's No "Tomorrow"!

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"When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no I'll start tomorrow. Tomorrow is disease."

V.L. Allineare

Want to Live Longer? Here's a Tip!

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Eating less may help you live longer.

Centenarians surveyed around the world

reported stopping eating when they were

three-quarters full.

Take Responsibility for Your Own Health!

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To live a long, healthy life, it is essential to take responsibility for your own health and take steps to improve and maintain it throughout your life.

What's Essential For Long Term Health and Wellness?

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Regular physical activity is essential for long-term health and wellness.  To ensure you get plenty of exercise, find activities you enjoy so that you will stick with them.

Are You Growing Intellectually?

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"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."

~Albert Einstein

Not Wealthy? Want to be Healthy?

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Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. There are a variety of healthy cookbooks featuring quick and easy meals at your local library or bookstore.

And, check out my blog at www.notwealthybuthealthy.blogspot.com for recipes I share (some of my own and some that I've found).

Why Add Ginger to my Meals?

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Ginger can add a lot of flavor to your favorite dish, juice, dressing or sauce and has a lot of health benefits. Ginger reduces nausea, contains geraniol which may be a potent cancer fighter, has anti-inflammatory properties to relieve pain, prevent blood clots and inhibit the onset of migraine headaches.

What Are the Repurcussions of Smoking?

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Smoking contributes to wrinkles and makes your skin look older. Smoking constricts blood vessels which decreases blood flow and depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important for skin health.

Are You Carrying Extra Weight?

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Carrying extra weight puts added stress on your joints and can make arthritis pain worse.

What Can LIft Your Mood, Combat Stress, and Help You Relax?

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A colorful bouquet of flowers can uplift your mood, combat stress, and help you relax.

Which Processed Foods are Especially High in Sodium?

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Food and condiments especially high in sodium are processed, prepared foods, luncheon meat, sausage, hot dogs, bacon, soy sauce, salad dressings, sauces, dips, ketchup, mustard and relish.

Use Your Brain.....Don't Lose Your Brain!

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Mental stimulation is important to prevent cognitive decline. It is essential to learn new things, do brain exercises, change up your routines and engage in new activities.

Let's Give Hugs!

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Research shows human touch promotes elevated production of endorphins, growth hormone, and DHEA, which have all been shown to lengthen life span, and touch lowers the levels of stress hormones that can shorten lifespan.

Flavor Without Salt!

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Flavor foods without salt, using fresh herbs, sodium free spices, zest from citrus fruit and vinegar