JoiCasado ADMN2's Blog

• HEART HEALTH

  On Feb 04

  Here are a few ways that you can help to prevent heart disease:
  courtesy of BMWK — What do you do to prevent heart disease?
  http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/

  1. If you smoke, QUIT.

  Quitting smoking quickly reduces your risk for  coronary artery disease (CAD); within five to 10 years

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• Your spending habits

  On Dec 05

  Spending habits begin early, typically by imitating how people around you—family and friends—handle their own finances. Recall the important people in your life. How did your parents handle their money? Do you think you were influenced, for better or worse, by their example?

  Divide a sheet

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• Too Much TV Linked with Thicker, Weaker Kids!

  On Jul 30

  Researchers link increases in waist size and less powerful leg-muscle strength to TV watching in kids

  The more TV kids watch in early life, the thicker they get around the waistline and the weaker their muscle strength, a new study finds.

  It’s no secret that watching TV is linked with some unhealthy outcomes in kids — previous

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• WHY WE GET CRANKY WHEN IT'S HOT..

  On Jul 30

  THE GIST:

  Hot weather isn't just uncomfortable, it can make people cranky.Among the contributing factors are poor sleep, dehydration and limited activity.

  Hot days certainly take a toll on our bodies, but they can also test our tempers, experts say.

  Many people feel a little hotheaded when the

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• 10 Need-to-Know Facts about Fibromyalgia

  On Jul 30

  1. The invisible disability. The primary symptoms of fibromyalgia include widespread pain in the soft fibrous tissues in the body (muscles, ligaments, and tendons), profound fatigue, and disrupted sleeping. Virtually impossible for untrained observers to detect, the illness typically causes individuals...Full Post

• Physical Inactivity May Be as Deadly as Smoking

  On Jul 30

  Failure to Get Recommended Amounts of Activity Is Tied to Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer.

  Not moving enough may be as hazardous to your health as smoking, a new study shows.

  The study, which is published in The Lancet, estimates as many as 5.3 million deaths around the world were caused by p

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• Tips for Managing Back to School Stress

  On Jul 30

  You may be planning out your own class schedule, perhaps you're preparing your children for the new school year, or you may be doing a little of both. Regardless of your circumstances, back to school can be a stressful and anxiety-provoking time. Here are some tips for making this often chaotic time

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• When it’s too hot for too long there are health risks. Let's make sure the present HEAT WAVES do not harm you or anyone you know.

  On Jul 06

  The very young, the elderly and the seriously ill are the groups who are particularly at risk of health problems when the weather is very hot. In particular, very hot weather can make heart and breathing problems worse.

  “There is considerable evidence that heatwaves are dangerous and can kill, Knowing

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• Keeping Hair Healthy in the Summer Sun

  On Jul 06

  Protect Lather it in...Look for gentle, moisturizing shampoos and conditioners that protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Using these protective products is an easy way to defend your hair against sun damage without changing your daily routine.
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• Eliminate Bugs and Pests: Keep Your Home Clean and Insect-Free

  On Jul 06

  Regularly clean around your fridge, stove, and dishwasher to remove food crumbs. Mop the floor and wipe down the baseboards. Be sure to clean your kitchen counters after every meal.
  • Rinse out all food or beverage cans and bottles before discarding them.

  • Use a dehumidifier if the inside of your house

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