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  • Anti-Inflammatory Foods by

    Posted on: July 1, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response; without it, we can't heal. But when it's out of control—as in rheumatoid arthritis—it can damage the body. Plus, it's thought to play a role in obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can spur inflammation. Other foods may curb inflammation. Add these items to your plate today. Fatty Fish Oily fish, like salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines, are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to help ...

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  • Chiggers by

    Posted on: June 10, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    If you have ever been out in the woods or an open field in spring, summer or fall, you may have gotten chiggers around your waistband or on your ankles. They leave red, itchy bumps on your skin. Chiggers are the larvae of mites. After a parasitic chigger hatches, it finds a good position on tall grass or other vegetation so it can spring onto a passing animal. When it finds an animal, it attaches to the animal to gather the protein it needs to grow into the nymph stage. ­ ­ Chiggers do n ...

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  • Avoid Weekend Warrior Syndrome by

    Posted on: May 31, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    For some people, the weekend is the only time they have to (or want to) exercise and, once warm weather hits, spending all day at an amusement park, hiking up mountains or going on long bike rides can cause unexpected overload injuries. Sprained ankles, shin splints, tennis elbow and foot pain are just a few injuries that can happen when you go from the couch to the golf course or mountain without any preparation. To avoid weekend warrior injuries: Start Slowly: Instead of going straigh ...

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