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Norwegians have a concept called "friluftsliv" (pronounced free-lofts-liv). Translated, it means "open-air living", and describes how much they value spending time outdoors or in remote locations for overall well-being, mind and body. Norway doesn't always have beautiful weather, either. Summers can bring pouring rain. Winters are freezing cold and snowy. However, a common Norwegian expression explains, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes." This concept is more than just an … [Read more...]
Diabetes Awareness
November is National Diabetes Month, and what's a better time than the holiday season , with all the sugar-laden, high-carb treats, to bring awareness to diabetes and pre-diabetes. In the United States the CDC says 10.5% of the population lives with diabetes. That translates to about 34.2 million people. About 24.2 million people 65 years of age or older have prediabetes. A quick breakdown: Diabetes has to do with blood glucose, sometimes referred to as blood sugar. Diabetes … [Read more...]
Family Caregivers
A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an aging relative. (Aging.com) According to Mental Health America, over 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers to family members, friends, or neighbors, and nearly a third of all adult caregivers are caring for someone with a mental illness. Assisting a loved one can be rewarding, but long term caregiving can be both mentally and physically exhausting, … [Read more...]
Prostate Cancer Awareness
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Designated awareness months and days are designed to provide individuals with information specific to their health needs, and empower them to take proactive steps toward protecting their health. Cancer can affect any part of the human body. Prostate cancer is specific to males. More than 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, in the United States. The prostate, a small gland found only in male anatomy, sits below the bladder … [Read more...]
Sitting: The Silent Killer?
Do you ever remember, as a child, be asked to stand and give up your seat for an "elderly" person? I certainly do. "Mi'ja," my mom would say softly, "Let grandma sit there." So I would oblige. My understanding was that "old people" just really needed to sit more than young people. Lately, though, I've been reading and hearing various studies demonstrating that sitting is actually not the best option, regardless of age. In fact, research shows that we might be sitting our way to poor … [Read more...]
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