Breast Cancer Awareness “Doing it Right” Seminar
April 30, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Breast Cancer Awareness “Doing it Right” Seminar – Tuesday, May 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Janet Beebe, President of Breast Cancer Survivors Network, Inc. and a 29-year breast cancer survivor presents a very informative meeting for women. Learn [...]
5 Easy Ways to Kick the Sugar Habit
April 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Sugar is the most frequently bought food on the grocery store shelves. It’s also one of the most dangerous substances on the face of the earth. Sugar is toxic, fattening, and addictive. But how do you kick the sugar habit? People are addicted to sugar and don’t even know it. They don’t think they eat [...]
Feed your heart!
February 27, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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by Shar Peters Feed your heart as if your life depended on it. It does. Here are some tips for healthy heart nutrition: Go fishing. Eat salmon, tuna, trout, herring and halibut twice a week. Grab a handful of nuts. They’re one of the highest sources of dietary omega-3 fatty acids. Because they are high [...]
New Breakthroughs in Heart Health
February 22, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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New Breakthroughs in Heart Health May be in Your Own Hands by Shar Peters Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans each year than any other disease, and for women it is the number one cause of death. What is being done about it? Probably more than you realize. Medical researchers and institutions worldwide frequently tout new [...]
Immunity-boosting Foods from Your Kitchen
February 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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In the Northern hemisphere, it’s now peak time for the flu and colds, which grip millions of Americans each year. And contrary to common belief, the best way to combat viruses and bacteria is not in your medicine cabinet – it’s in your kitchen. Topical BioMedics, makers of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream, has [...]
Stress Busters
February 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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If you feel irritable, have a hard time concentrating, have low energy or a hard time sleeping, you could be showing signs of stress. In fact, it seems that most Americans are feeling stress these days. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2010 Stress in America survey disclosed that stress is taking a toll on physical [...]
Boost Your Mind to Beat the Winter Blues
January 27, 2012 by Kristin Hauch
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As holiday celebrations begin to wind down after the beginning of the New Year, you may begin to notice yourself being slowly drawn into the onset of a seasonal slump. With daylight hours shrinking and chilly weather, you might find yourself feeling less active, more irritable, and wondering what happened to the energy that got [...]
Winter Health Tips For Seniors
December 29, 2011 by Fayette Woman
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(StatePoint) Short days and cooler weather can be a stressful time of year, especially for older people who are at higher risk for common winter ailments. But there are steps you can take to stay safe and healthy. Prevent the Flu It’s not too late to get vaccinated! Seniors are at especially high risk for [...]
Five Ways to Cope With Holiday Stress
December 6, 2011 by Fayette Woman
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The holidays are a time for family, fun and festivities. So why are you so stressed? Actually, stress is associated with positive life events as much as negative ones. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when planning family meals, shopping for gifts, decorating the house or figuring out what to do with the kids during their [...]
Sleep Apnea Is A Barrier to Your Body’s Health
November 14, 2011 by Kristin Hauch
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Most women believe that heading to the gym every day, eating salads for lunch, and making an annual appointment at the ob-gyn will satisfy most major requirements of living a healthy lifestyle. Healthy choices that result in a good physical appearance are often the easiest to implement. However, since not-so-obvious habits like getting a good [...]
Time Is Really of the Essence When Treating Stroke
November 14, 2011 by Maggie Worth
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What exactly is a stroke? According to the American Stroke Association (a sister entity to the American Heart Association), “A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a blood clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and [...]
Reap the Health Benefits of Gardening!
October 18, 2011 by Bonnie Helander
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Do you view gardening as “yard work” and see it as a chore? If so, you need to change your perspective. Numerous scientific studies emphasize the amazing health benefits associated with gardening. Gardening positively affects the body, mind, soul and spirit. Instead of looking for a wonder drug, why not try this wonder activity? Gardeners [...]