Author Archives: Matt

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Whole-grain banana bread

Article  via Mayo Clinic

Who doesn’t love biting into a piece of warm banana bread? The experts at the Mayo Clinic give this classic a healthy kick by adding whole grain flours.

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Are You Exercising for the Right Reasons?

Article by Melinda Johnson via U.S. News HealthExercise Silhouette

When most people set out to get some exercise, it’s for one reason: to look better. Whether our end goal is weight loss, toning up, or building muscle, we tend to be motivated to exercise by external benefits. However, recent research on willpower hints that this external focus may be counterproductive to our overall success.

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Positive Self-Talk

via the American Heart AssociationMegaphone

The holidays can be a stressful time for all. Whether you are a student facing finals or a mother preparing all of those gifts for the Christmas tree, stress can sneak up on you. The American Heart Association came out with a few ways in which to help keep stress at a low. This article is dedicated to the delicate art of self-talk.  

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Shop Your Age: Choosing Food That Fits

Article by Bonnie Taub-Dix via U.S. News HealthBoy with apple

Remember your grandmother or mother telling you to eat your broccoli or drink your milk so you’d grow big and strong? They might have been doing more than encouraging you to clean your plate. Research suggests we should eat according to our age — find out more below!

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5 Steps to Loving Exercise … Or At Least Not Hating It

Article via the American Heart Association

Tips for helping you find the best exercise for you and then sticking to it from the American Heart Association!

Women on Treadmill

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Nutrition over exercise? Why eating healthy shows quicker results than exercising.

Article by Yoni Freedhoff via U.S. News HealthStop sign

We are what we eat. Find out way a balanced diet takes you farther than exercise.

 

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Getting Started – Tips for Long-term Success

Via the American Heart Association Morning Walk

Give yourself a gift this holiday season and start taking care of your heart!

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Steer Clear of the Cold: Foods That Boost Your Immune System

Article by Heather Bauer via U.S. News HealthSneezing

Simple ways to keep yourself from getting sick this flu season! Good luck!

 

 

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Living a Happy, Healthy Life with Diabetes! Nov. 17

Article by Matthew Carter via Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative

Free seminar about finding the balance between your emotional health and your diabetes. Register today! Staying Positive Seminar

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