The U.S. Department of Agriculture is saying goodbye to the Obama administration’s school lunch and breakfast program in a move to serve meals more appealing to students.
Health
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On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?
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Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions and practices that promote good mental health in the workplace can include:
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Many entrepreneurs attribute their success and why they are able to achieve so much to diet and exercise. Personally, working out and eating healthy have allowed me to have more focus and energy, in addition to a routine I can carry over to my work.
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As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?
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Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.
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Are you a female athlete? If so, it’s very important to be aware of a common condition called “female athlete triad” – a condition that can be caused by not eating enough to replace the calories spent during exercise.
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In the United States, it is estimated that 30% of adults and 60% of adolescents are sleep deprived. Sleep and recovery have major effects on our health and can cause serious bodily harm.
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The battle of the bulge gets tricky when traveling. But there’s no need to ditch your routine and compromise your exercise plan when you’re on the road.
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Activated charcoal may not actually cure everything, but it’s currently one of the hottest health and beauty ingredients. Made from heated coconut shells and available as a powder or pill, it binds to toxins and flushes them out.
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The holidays are over. For most, that means getting back to work. So, what can you do to be a little healthier in the office at your desk? Why not try deskercise?
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When you push too hard for too long, your body releases cortisol, the “fight or flight” response hormone. Sustained cortisol release can have negative side effects like weight gain.
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“Flu season” is generally considered to be from October or November to May. The flu spreads through coughs, sneezes, sharing drinks or food, and by touching infected surfaces.
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Fueling the high school athlete can be a tricky business. There is no hard and fast rule for the perfect diet.
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After surgeries, we all want to get back on our feet, and while methods of wound healing vary depending on severity and surgery type, one thing that can help is protein.
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Every individual reacts differently to a tragedy, and it can be difficult to move forward when you’re feeling grief, sorrow or even anger. It’s important to allow yourself the time and energy you need to grieve and mourn.
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Research by the Mayo Clinic suggests inactivity at your desk job could be slowly killing you. Here are some insider tips to easily increase your activity around the office:
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Your mother was right – always wear sunscreen. With skin cancer rates on the rise, putting on sunscreen should be a part of your everyday routine.
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According to Neurology Today, more than 36 million people in the US suffer from migraines, and women are 3x more likely to suffer than men.
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In Colorado 1.3 million people have prediabetic conditions, where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to officially be diabetes, putting them at risk to develop type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems.
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Begin by shrugging your shoulders several times, concentrating on lifting and lowering them at the same speed while keeping your head still. Next, make like a bobble-head and roll your head around several times clockwise and counter-clockwise. Then give yourself a big hug – right arm over left, hold for 10 seconds then switch.
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Simple yoga moves can mitigate stiffness after your workday ends.
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The “dreadmill” … Like them or not, treadmill workouts can help maintain fitness during winter. Try these tips to keep you on track.
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Heart disease accounts for 1 of every 4 deaths and in Colorado, nearly 3,000 people died of heart disease in 2016. February is Heart Month, so what better time to make sure your heart stays healthy?
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We get thrown off our regular routines when traveling. Here are some tips to maintain healthy habits when on the road.
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Work deadlines, demands at home, hanging with friends. Sometimes it seems as if the world is spinning so quickly that you can’t fit in a run.
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Scientific studies have verified that prayer and positive thinking can impact our health and overall well-being. Having a bad day? Get yelled at by your boss, or rejected by a potential client?
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It is vital as we climb the ladder toward mastering our bodies that we don’t neglect the fundamentals.