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Health Tips for a Quality Life: Watch Your Sweet Tooth
We all know Americans are eating and drinking too much added sugar. This habit can lead to weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. If you are concerned about what sugar is doing to your health, here’s information you’ll want to consider.
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Pack a Plan to Avoid Vacation Weight Gain
Vacation brings a nice break from daily routine. Unfortunately, the vacation mindset can influence us to take a break from healthy diet and exercise. And once the weight goes on, most people don’t work it off. Doctors say that these small weight increases can lead to
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Play It Safe this Summer
Summer brings many opportunities for outdoor fun! Warm days can include swimming, hiking, picnicking and playing ball. There are sightseeing vacations and backyard staycations. All of these good times are even better when we steer clear of accidents and illness. Before you head out the door, brush up on these safety tips to keep your summer safe and healthy.
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Health Tips for a Quality Life: Heart Health
Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay “heart healthy” for yourself and loved ones.
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Summer Workout Tips
Whether you’re running, playing basketball or going for a power walk, exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body. Follow these summer workout tips to help reduce your risk of serious, heat-related illness while staying in shape.
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Keep Your Skin Safe in Summer
Summer is right around the corner, and many of us will soon be spending more time in the sun. But that can increase the chance of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S. One in five Americans will develop it at some time. But the good news is: you can prevent it!
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Tips for Healthy Meal Planning
Whether you are cooking for just yourself or a larger group, planning meals is a good place to start improving your food choices. Taking the time to plan a healthy evening meal can help you avoid a less healthful "drive-through" dinner -- and save you money in the process.
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Health Tips for a Quality Life: Healthier Lunch Options
Stephen Compton talks about packing healthy lunches using the 5 food groups and shares tips for picky eaters.Learn more about healthier lunch options.
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Health Tips for a Quality Life: Immunizations
Stephen Compton talks about the importance of immunizations for both children and adults. Learn more about the importance of immunizations.
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Health Tips for a Quality Life: Heat Illness
Stephen Compton talks about heat illness and how to prevent it. Stephen also shared his tips with KARK's Mallory Brooks on Arkansas today July 19. Learn more about this potentially dangerous condition.
