January 2021 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Physical Exercise for Mental Fitness
  • A Positive Attitude Can Save Your Life
  • Poor Oral Hygiene Can Affect Your Overall Health 
  • Exercising Outside in Cold Weather
  • Deliciously Healthy Recipes

 

 

Staying Healthy This New Year

 

Wishing all of our members a happy and HEALTHY New Year! Although we have the added stress of contracting COVID-19 this year, don’t forget it’s also cold and flu season so we really need to keep our immunity in tip-top shape. What are the best ways to be proactive and protect our immune systems?

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December 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Your 2 Week Walking Maintenance Guide
  • Keep Your Brain Fit!
  • Snow Shoveling Safety
  • Recipes: Sweet and Smoky Pecans, Chocolate Cherry Chia Power Smoothie, Lemon Garlic Salmon, Spaghetti Squash, and more!

 

 

October 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Quick & Effective Breathing Exercises
  • Who Tends to Stick with an Exercise Plan the Longest?
  • 10 Exercises for Mental Toughness
  • Healthy Fall Recipes

 

 

September 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Fighting Fatigue Takes More Than a Full Night's Sleep
  • ORGANIC - To Buy or Not To Buy
  • Making Therapy Work For You
  • FOCUS For Relaxation
  • Simple At-Home Exercises For Lower Body Strength
  • Recipes: Baked Wings...and more!

 

 

August 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Positive Attitude - Better Health
  • Don't Take Chances with Melanoma
  • Watermelon - Delicious and Nutritious
  • Seated Exercises
  • RECIPES: Protein-Packed Pancakes and more!

 

 

Are You A Mindless Eater?

 

With many of us being home a lot more often than usual, it’s easy to find ourselves snacking A LOT. Or eating out of boredom or…stress eating.

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July 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Aromatherapy - Awaken Your Senses!
  • Sunburn...Home Remedies for Relief
  • Is It Poison Ivy?
  • Outdoor Interval Workout Drills
  • RECIPES: Healthy Coconut Mango Smoothie, Cauliflower Steaks, Grilled Chicken Kabobs, and more!

 

 

Hot Weather Safety

 

Drinking an adequate amount of water is something you should pay attention to all the time, but in the hot summer sun it becomes a serious risk factor.

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Fourth of July Safety

 

The CDC estimates that approximately 8,500 persons in the United States are treated in emergency departments each year for fireworks-related injuries.

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June 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Anxiety and Sleep
  • Restorative Yoga Poses and Meditation
  • Is High Blood Pressure Really a Big Deal?
  • RECIPES: Super Nutritious Smoothie, Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans and Basil
  • ...And More!

 

 

Stress Management Series Part Two

 

We all have stress in one form or another! Stress is part of life and is impossible to avoid, but it can absolutely be effectively managed and reduced.

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May 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Coping With Pandemic Related Stress
  • Are You Eating Out of Boredom?
  • What Happens if You Do NOT Exercise?
  • Quick and Healthy Snack Bites 
  • RECIPES: Kale Chips, Individual Egg & Broccoli Pies
  • ...And More!

 

 

Stress Management Series Part One

 

We all have stress in one form or another! Stress is part of life and is impossible to avoid, but it can absolutely be effectively managed and reduced.

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April 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Walking For Exercise When There is Not Much Space
  • Focusing on The Positives in Quarantine
  • Ginger Shots
  • Sleep Issues During the Pandemic
  • RECIPES: Immune Boosting Mango Ginger Smoothie, Power Salad
  • ...And More!

 

 

Having Sleep Issues During This Pandemic?

 

Keeping up with the news these days can be extra anxiety-inducing with government stay-at-home orders dominating the headlines.

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March 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

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In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Managing Fear
  • What's The Cleanest Way To Dry Your Hands After Washing Them?
  • Outdoor Exercise Has Amazing Benefits!
  • RECIPES: Powerhouse Immunity Spritzer, Easy Vegetable Flatbread
  • ...And More!

 

 

Keeping a Work Life Balance While Social Distancing

 

Many Americans have been moving to a work from home or remote working environment to help the social distancing initiative that is now in place. 

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January 2020 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Your Changing Body: Weight Loss Strategies As You Age
  • Sleeping TOO Much is Risky!
  • Half Ball Trainers Can Ramp Up Your Workout!
  • Mindful Living
  • RECIPES: Apple Cider Chicken, Crockpot Egg Casserole, and more!

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Do You Have a Case of the Post-Holiday Blues?

 

Some people love the beginning of the new year and feel motivated with a plan of action to start off on the right foot, but for some of us it’s just the opposite.

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Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season

 

It’s that time again! Cold and flu season – aghhh! So how do we stave off those nasty symptoms? Can we be proactive? Well, sometimes there is no avoiding it, but if you take the following precautions and follow some simple lifestyle suggestions, you can increase your chances of NOT getting sick.

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November 2019 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Healthier Alternatives For Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Your After-Thanksgiving Workout
  • Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
  • ASPCA Thanksgiving Safety Tips (For Pets)
  • RECIPES: A Healthier Stuffing, Five Spice Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and more!

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October 2019 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Fitness Motivation - FIND YOURS!
  • Characteristics of Weight Loss Success
  • Reduce Stress By Simplifying Your Life
  • Don't Fall Asleep at the Wheel
  • Cheat Days: Can A Single Junk Food Meal Hurt You?
  • RECIPES: Baked Chicken Wings and more!

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September 2019 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Autumn Allergy Season
  • Exercising Enough to Maintain Weight
  • MOTIVATION - Senior Spotlight
  • MOVE IT!!!
  • RECIPE: Best Homemade Guacamole

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Mental Wellness - Coping With Life's Challenges

 

Any sort of change can make people feel stressed, even “good” change. What is considered stressful in life is very subjective - it can be very different for each individual. 

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August 2019 Health and Safety Newsletter

 

In this month's edition we are discussing:

  • Are You a Mindless Eater?
  • Outdoor Workouts that B-L-A-S-T Calories!
  • DANGER - Food Allergies
  • 8 Foods That Make You Age Faster
  • RECIPE: Blueberry Mint Antioxidant Smoothie

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Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD

 

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and acid reflux are essentially similar, but different in the fact that...

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Healthy Eating Habits Handout

 

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What We Eat and Drink Affects Our Moods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What we put into our bodies directly affects how we feel. Eating junky, ultra-processed foods that we often think of as feel-good or "comfort foods" can definitely have the opposite effect on our bodies. Junk food is proven to make people feel bloated, depressed, anxious or can even cause headaches, upset stomach and low energy.

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