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Month: February 2020

Benefits of Volunteering

Posted on February 29, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
Gallup surveys in 130 countries show people with higher personal well-being are more likely to say they give time, money, or help to others in their communities. In general, volunteers reported higher levels of happiness, life-satisfaction, self-esteem, and a sense of control over life. Volunteer...
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Practically Free Ways to Get Fit

Posted on February 28, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
“Can’t afford to get fit” is one of the top excuses people give when asked why they don’t exercise. That’s about as logical as saying, “I can’t drive because I can’t afford a Mercedes.” Here are penny-wise ways to get fit from University of Alberta exercise experts: Walk. Most p...
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Recipe for Quick Chili Using Items in Your Pantry

Posted on February 27, 2020March 23, 2020 by admin
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef 15-1/2 ounce can kidney beans, drained (save liquid) 1/3 cup bean liquid 1 cup “no-salt-added” canned tomato puree 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1-1/2 Tbsp. chili powder Directions: Cook beef in hot fry pan until lightly browned. Drain off fat. Stir in r...
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Working in Exercise While at Work

Posted on February 26, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
Move more, even when you sit. Chances are you don’t have one of those newfangled treadmill desks in your office. That shouldn’t stop you from adding exercise into your work schedule. If you get breaks, use them to march up and down the stairs or walk around the building a few times. Or, go in...
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Network with Social Media

Posted on February 25, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
Share interests with others. Social media allows you to share ideas, videos, and resumes with a great number of people. You can also vent your feelings and give and get support from people you know and don’t know. Social network sites include: Facebook (www.facebook.com) A personal “Profile...
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Recipe for Chicken & Spanish Rice: Comfort Food for the Whole Family

Posted on February 25, 2020March 23, 2020 by admin
Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup green peppers 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 tsp. parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1-1/4 tsp. garlic, minced 5 cups cooked rice. (Cook in unsalted water.) 3-1/2 cups chicken breast, cooked (skin and bone removed), diced Directions:...
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Remember: Kids Are People, Too

Posted on February 22, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
Don’t think for one minute that kids lead stress-free lives. Carefree as childhood may seem to adults, children experience stresses that are as real to them as car payments and broken water heaters are to you. Coach your children in stress management so they can learn to handle setbacks and dis...
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Kitchen Shortcuts for Making Faster Meals at Home

Posted on February 22, 2020March 23, 2020 by admin
It’s hard to find time to get a home-cooked meal on the table when meal times come around. Many people are juggling work, responsibilities with family, housework and kids’ activities, to name a few. Plus, for those who aren’t experts in the kitchen, cooking dinner can seem like an impossibl...
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So How (Exactly) Does Exercise Help the Heart?

Posted on February 21, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
Exercise benefits the heart by decreasing its workload. Exercise improves the ratio between the heart’s demand for oxygen and its supply through the coronary arteries. With exercise, the heart gets stronger because it gets bigger and is able to pump more efficiently, according to Joseph Libonat...
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Stretch to Ease Stress

Posted on February 20, 2020March 19, 2020 by admin
Simple movements help relieve tension. Stress doesn’t only wreak havoc on your mind; it can cause aches and pains in your head, neck, shoulders, and back. Research says that daily stretching can reduce muscle tension, increase blood flow, and improve range of motion and coordination. Stretching...
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