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  • Yoga Is Doing More Than You Think

    Yes it can make you more flexible
    Yes it can help to lower your blood pressure
    Yes it can improve kid's schoolwork performance
    Yes it can help you to forge a mind-body connection

    But did you know that people who practice yoga on a regular basis also tend to eat mindfully.  That can help to prevent weight gai

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  • Are My Flip Flops Causing Me Pain?

    When you wear flip flops your shin muscles tend to work harder.  There is also typically a thin sole on flip flops, which means less cushioning when you walk.  

    Consider buying flip flops that offer a heel cup and/or arch support.  Or invest in flat sandals that offer some support.  Sometimes you need

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  • What Is Rosacea?

    It's an inflammatory skin disorder that causes redness and inflammation on the nose and cheeks. 

    What causes rosacea? 

    Experts still don't know the exact cause.  It may have a link to genetic factors.  Certain triggers can cause flare-ups.  Triggers include sun exposure, heat, stress, spicy foods, and

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  • HealthCorps Coordinator Sandeep Soman Shares a Special Moments

    "This was a busy weekend with the AIDS Walk and the Highway to Health event, and I had quite a few students show up for both. I was glad to have a student contingent show up for the Highway to Health—my students worked tirelessly at the HealthCorps booth and their enthusiasm was fantastic! I also was able to get

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  • Yoga Instructor "Cries" and Other HealthCorps Special Moments

    Our yoga instructor was brought to tears when all 20 of the students were in handstands at the same time -Jessica Steele, Health Coordinator, Sacramento Charter High School,Sacramento, CA 

    "Lately teachers and administrators have been coming up to me to report their good health habits. Mrs. Debra Hines told me

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  • I Want To Eat Right

    Darius, a freshman football running back from Freedom High School in Florida, is eating greens to support his team.  He has learned better eating habits thanks to HealthCorps Coordinator Kathryn Rains and her introduction of the "Field of Greens" to the school cafeteria.  The salad bar is a new alternative to regular cafeteria

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  • World's Happiest People

    A recent survey by the Blue Zone, an organization that studies regions of the world, found some common habits among happy people, regardless of where they live.

    They only own one TV
    Live in mostly sunny geographic locations
    Don’t shop unnecessarily
    Are always making new friends
    Volunteer
    Have some co...Full Post
  • Food Cures

    Dr. Oz is a strong believer in getting your nutrients primarily from food first and then using supplements to fill in the gaps. Well, food can be a cure for a number of conditions, or at least help us to manage those conditions.

    Cherries contain melatonin, which can help us to sleep better and honey

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  • Meningitis Protection

    New studies seem to indicate that the meningitis vaccine may only protect kids for up to five years.  So if you got the vaccine as a young teen, around age 11 or 12, you may need a second vaccination before or just as you start college.  Since sharing utensils and other items is a common collegiate behavior,

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  • What's the Most Popular Anti-Oxidant Drink in the U.S. That Can Also Relieve Pain?

    If you guessed coffee, you're right!!  The caffeine in coffee raises the body's dopamine levels, which causes pleasure sensations that help to counteract pain.  Caffeine can also narrow swollen blood vessels in the brain, associated with certain types of headaches, like migraines.  If you are a one cup

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