Being healthy is about more than just eating your vegetables and getting plenty of exercise. Your emotional well-being plays an important role in your overall level of health. Have you asked yourself lately how you are doing in this area? Here are some key aspects of staying emotionally healthy.
People who have good emotional well-being are those who spend quality time with those who matter to them. They are people who take time to love, laugh and connect with others. Having significant relationships in your life goes a long way in maintaining your emotional balance and stability in life. Learn
Exercise
by Dean Heller MD March 3rd, 2010 | Ask the Doctor
How much exercise do I need each week?
In general, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 5 30-minute workouts per week. You can learn more about the specific amounts, based on your age, you can visit their website.
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In general, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 5 30-minute workouts per week. You can learn more about the specific amounts, based on your age, you can visit their website.
Children & Sleep
by MPK March 3rd, 2010 | Children's Health, Sleep
No matter how old your children are, there is a good chance that, as a parent, you wonder if they are getting enough sleep. From the early days of multiple naps and nighttime wakings to the late nights of teen years, you debate how much sleep is needed. And, once your child can communicate with you, he may debate whether he wants a nap or wants to go to bed at the scheduled time.
According to the Mayo Clinic web site, there are general guidelines for the amount of sleep required, based on age. Dr. Kenneth Berge recommends the
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According to the Mayo Clinic web site, there are general guidelines for the amount of sleep required, based on age. Dr. Kenneth Berge recommends the
Tips for a Life that is Healthy and Free of Cancer
by Patti March 1st, 2010 | Cancer, Diet
Living the healthiest life you possibly can and doing everything to remain cancer-free is all about taking care of yourself. Whether you develop cancer is not completely within your control, but you can do your part to ensure that you are healthy on the inside and the outside.
As many as one in three North Americans will develop one form of cancer or another in their lives. What many people are unaware of is that cancer can be prevented in many instances by living a healthy lifestyle. It has been estimated that 75 percent of the deaths that are cancer
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As many as one in three North Americans will develop one form of cancer or another in their lives. What many people are unaware of is that cancer can be prevented in many instances by living a healthy lifestyle. It has been estimated that 75 percent of the deaths that are cancer