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Road to a Healthier Life ! WALKING
WALKING
Forget the gym: Why a brisk walk is a really great workout
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How to Read Nutrition Fact Labels
Eating healthy, proper exercise, drinking plenty of water - are just a few things we hear every day. Also important is to understand food labels and the information they provide.
Knowing this information can help you make wise choices―if you know what to look for.
Here's a rundown of the most important elements.
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March -National Sleep Awareness Week
Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep
You're not doomed to toss and turn every night. Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine.
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8 Ways to Speed up Your Metabolism
Speed up your metabolism, get active, eat little and often, eat protein-rich foods, spice up meals, and more.
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February American Heart Month-Heart-healthy Cooking Tips and Links
Heart-healthy Cooking Tips and Links
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Five Ways Women Can Avoid Heart Attack
Tips for a healthier heart and the signs you should pay attention to.
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Road to a Healthier Life Healthsite LINKS
In an effort to assist in better Health and Wellness, we have supplied several links with useful health and exercise tips. Enjoy!!
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November 15th The Great American Smokeout!!!
Everyone Loves a Quitter!!! Stop Smoking,Breath Easy!
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November 2012 American Diabetes Awareness Month
Our goal is to provide you with suggestions on diet, exercise and nutritional recommendations.
Also for your convenience we have included
Links to various diabetes sites
We hope this information will prove valuable to everyone in our continued efforts towards better health.
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October 2012 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages.
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Simple 10 and 15 minute workout tips
Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible. And suddenly you are doing the impossible”
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Safe Work Methods Video
A 12 minute Safe Work Methods video available for Transport America Drivers. Video is 17 MB in size (Windows Media) - if using a slow internet connection this will take some time to download.
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February 2012 National Heart Health Month
Women's Heart Attack Symptoms Different from Men's
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Being Well - Blue Cross Blue Shield
A Guide to Staying Healthy.
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September - National Cholesterol Education Month
Do You Know Your Cholesterol Levels?
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How can I keep my insurance costs down? PREVENTION!
Jazz Composer Eubie Blake said, “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” Prevention works.
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Body Composition Tests
What is body composition, and why is it important?
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First Aid For Heart Attack And Stroke Victims
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Heart attacks happen across the country every day. Just because a person is at work does not mean he or she is not at risk. Heart attacks can and do happen in the workplace. Would you know how to respond?
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Best Stretching Exercises at Your Desk
You can help yourself to stay limber,healthy and injury free by following these tips.
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Vitamin D Delivers -Discover Why the Sunshine Vitamin is So Powerful
Wellness Quote:“The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.”
Quote by Anthony Robbins
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TA Eats and Treats
Enjoy these wonderful recipes provided by Transport America Employees they include appetizers,main course meals,desserts and of course refreshing drinks. Just click the link.
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Drinking Water Before Meals Helps Weight Loss
Study Says Two Glasses before Each Meal Helped Older Dieters Lose More Weight and Keep it Off
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Know Your Numbers!
Wellness Quote: Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.”
-Publilius Syrus quotes
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How Do I Eliminate The Tension From My Life?
Top 5 Ways To Cope When Feeling Anxious
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8 Myths about High Blood Pressure
There are many common myths about High Blood Pressure. Clear the myths and get the facts here.
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Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
Our goal is to provide information on how hypertension can affect any
Transport America employee, drivers, and clerical, mechanic’s, anyone.
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