Daily Health
Tips update for February 12:
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Don’t thaw frozen meat at room
temperature. Thaw meat in the refrigerator instead.
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Don’t wash meat or fish before cooking. The
USDA states that this increases the risk of spreading
bacteria.
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Don’t eat raw or undercooked eggs. Eggs should
be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Don’t eat raw or undercooked fish or cold
lunch meats if you are diabetic or elderly. These folks are at
higher risk for food-borne pathogens.
Source: Healthy Living
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Daily Health Tips
update for February 11:
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Do wash all the produce. Even if you’re buying
organic fruits and vegetables, gently wash each item.
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Do use dedicated cutting boards for produce
and a separate one for meat. Yes, it means more dirty dishes, but
you’ll spare yourself any cross-contamination.
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Do make sure your refrigerator is set at 40
degrees and keep your freezer at zero degrees for proper food
storage.
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Do divide leftovers into smaller containers
before refrigerating them so the food cools...
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Daily Health Tips
update for February 10:
Natural air fresheners and scents are fun and effective, but they
don’t really deal with the problem. Here are a few
common-sense reminders to help reduce the problem before it
starts:
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Go straight to the source. Covering up the
smell will not resolve the issue, so empty and clean garbage cans
regularly. Don’t allow spills to be absorbed into fabrics; this
leads to sour odor.
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Open windows to help get rid of stale, stuffy
air, even in the winter. Always use...
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Daily Health
Tips update for February 9:
Tackle even the most offensive smells the natural way! Instead of
spending money on expensive candles, plug-in units or sprays with
dubious chemicals, try these methods for a freshly scented
home.
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For a citrus air freshener: Cut three
lemons into quarters. Place in a saucepan; fill with just enough
water to cover the slices. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
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Any scent room spray: Mix a teaspoon of
any
essential oil with two cups of water in a spray...
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Daily
Health Tips update for February 8:
Over 80% of people will be affected by chronic lower back pain at
some point during their lifetime. Causes include weak abdominal
muscles, extra pounds, poor posture and muscle tension, all of
which put additional pressure on the lower spine area. This leads
to torn ligaments and overstretched muscles, resulting in chronic
lower back pain.
The good news: two weekly sessions of low-impact
yoga can help treat this common problem. Researchers at...
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Daily Health Tips
update for February 7:
Give your feet some extra TLC during the winter months! The cold
air outside and the overheated dry indoor air sap all the moisture
out of the body’s largest organ—the skin. Our feet often pay the
price for this lack of moisture, resulting in occasional dry,
cracked heels and peeling skin. Here are 4 natural ways to help
moisturize your feet:
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Clean & moisturize. Use a non-foaming
hydrating cleanser to keep your foot skin clean. Apply moisturizer
to damp...
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Daily Health
Tips update for February 6:
Stay focused on your weight management goals this winter by
following these 4 easy ways to eat smarter, even when your mind and
body tells you otherwise:
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Eat fruit—Feel like having a huge piece of the
chocolate-frosted brownies your co-worker just brought to the
office? Enjoy some fresh or frozen fruit instead! Keep fresh fruit
nearby or put frozen fruit in small containers or baggies for
snack-size portions to satisfy your sweet tooth without...
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Daily Health Tips update for February 5:
Don’t let the winter blahs drag you down. Stay active
regardless of the climate by following these steps:
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Commit to 5 minutes of exercise. Even if it
means walking in place in your living room, commit to doing that
for 5 minutes each day. Most people realize that they can do
a few minutes more after those first 5 minutes.
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Repurpose commercial breaks. If you’re a
sports fan, it can be really easy to sit down and watch TV for
hours throughout the winter...
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Daily Health Tips update for February 4:
Negative self-talk is toxic. It’s especially toxic when you’re
trying to improve your physical health. If you made a resolution to
be more active or to reduce the numbers on your bathroom scale, use
a few of the hints below to stay positive and focused on your
goals:
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Face forward. Don’t look back at your past
mistakes or shortcomings. Keep focused on the future by reminding
yourself how far you’ve come and make small changes to your daily
routine to help...
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Daily Health Tips update for February 3:
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. More than 200,000
women die each year from heart attacks—that’s five times as many
women that die from breast cancer. Most women who die suddenly of
coronary heart disease have never shown any symptoms.
As part of American Heart Month, the
American Heart Association has
designated today, February 3rd, Go Red for Women Day. They’re
encouraging everyone to wear red today in order to help raise
awareness of...
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