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Keep Your Family Safe from Home Fires

| June 25, 2012

Fire prevention at home is very important.  An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home.  There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire.  It’s a matter of planning ahead. Every Home Should Have at Least One Working Smoke Alarm – You can purchase a smoke alarm at any hardware or discount store.  […]

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Wellness Programs at Work

| June 25, 2012

Wellness programs are becoming more and more popular in organizations today.  Employers are starting to realize the connection between healthy employees and happy employees.  Having healthy and happy employees lead to increased productivity, reduced sick leave, reduced health care costs and higher talent retention.  It is true that implementing a wellness program for employees will […]

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Quick Tips To Create A Healthy Lifestyle For Your Child

| June 25, 2012

Family health and fitness is important. Overweight children are likely to become overweight adults faced with serious health conditions. As parents it is important to set a healthy foundation for your children. Small changes in your child’s diet can make a huge difference and add up to real results.  Here are some simple tips to […]

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Weight Loss Basics

| June 22, 2012

Trying to manage your weight?  Here are a few simple ways to eat smart and keep your weight down: Read nutrition labels and choose items lowest in calories. Reduce your intake of added sugars, added fats, and alcohol since they all provide calories but without necessary or beneficial nutrients. Fill up on fresh fruits and […]

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Promote Prevention in Your Workplace –Some Tips to Prevent The Common Cold

| June 22, 2012

The common cold is one of the most common illnesses amongst people, and according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is also one of the most common causes of work and school absenteeism. While it is impossible to completely prevent the spread of colds, there are steps you can take […]

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Stay Hydrated

| June 21, 2012

As the temperatures rise, it becomes even more important to stay hydrated. During the summer months we tend to spend more time outdoors, whether it’s camping, hiking, family bike rides, walking, hanging at the beach, whatever activity you enjoy doing over the summer we can help you with some great tips on how to keep […]

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7 Common Food Myths

| June 21, 2012

Good eating habits often suffer when people accept food myths as food facts.  Here are truths to help you see through 7 of today’s most common food myths. Myth #1 – Calories Don’t Count Truth: Calories definitely do count.  An excessive amount of even the most nutritious of foods, if it is above and beyond […]

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Lower Heart Disease Risk – Get Active, Stay Active

| June 19, 2012

The American Heart Association reports that being physically fit lowers heart disease risk even in people with other heart – health risks. However, in order to minimize your risk, you should be physically fit and avoid the other risk factors you can help to control. These include cigarette smoke, high blood cholesterol and being overweight. […]

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Bike Safety Tips For Kids

| June 19, 2012

Biking is a great activity for kids; which is both fun and healthy. Unfortunately biking can also be dangerous without proper training and gear. The Nemours Foundation states that about 300,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to bike accidents and according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration more children […]

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Simple Ways to Add Activity to Your Life

| June 18, 2012

To improve your fitness level, you don’t need to join a gym, invest in expensive equipment or run 10 miles a day. You can start by increasing your everyday activities. Here are some simple ideas: · Turn household chores into an exercise routine. The calories burned while you’re doing household chores can really add up. […]

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