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    Summer Safety 101...

    Did you know 🤔 that there are up to 30% more visits to emergency rooms during the summer 🌞 months? Think about it: Long days plus lots of time outdoors (camping, water sports/parks, grilling) mean that you're more "at risk" for many unfortunate happenings. The good news? You can avoid common...
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    Critter Control...

    All winter long, you think of sitting in the lush garden🌻🌼🌷 and enjoying the backyard. You tend flowers and shrubs. You plant an array of veggies. And when it's finally warm enough to sit outside...the irritating buzz of insects invades your outdoor retreat, and you've noticed your 🌱 seedlings...
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    New word?

    Just heard a commercial..that said "It was prettifull". Never heard that before.. 🤔 Anyone?
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    Melanoma Watch...

    Inspecting your skin thoroughly can significantly reduce your risk from melanoma. Dermatologists use the ABCD rule to identify suspicious moles and freckles: A: asymmetrical shape B: irregular borders C; unusual color D: diameter bigger than a pencil's eraser If in doubt check it...
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    Don't Go Swimming Without Reading This First!

    That cool, shady pool or mountain stream might look inviting for a refreshing swim, but it can "harbor" parasites and bacteria that can make you ill. Recreational water illnesses (RWI's) can affect your skin, eyes, ears and possibly trigger the deadly brain infection-primary amebic...
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    Sun-Damaged Skin: What can be done?

    As we age, our skin reveals damage from years of sun exposure. This is especially true for people who "love the outdoors" and thrive in the summer 🌞 sun. Over time, this damage can lead to skin lesions, brown spots, loss of elasticity, as well as, reduce the tone around the eyes, cheeks, jaw...
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    AWAY..

    is a place where it's not about the money you spend.. It's about a the moments you share. Where-ever or whatever it is...find it on your terms, your time table, your itinerary ...and...Enjoy!
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    Summer treat...

    Frozen custard 🍧 has more protein than frozen yogurt or ice cream, but equivalent amounts to low fat yogurt (8 g of a cup). True frozen custard is a very dense dessert. Soft serve ice cream may have an overrun as large as 100% meaning half of the final product is composed of air. The high...
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    Protect your eyes 😍

    Beaver Dam Eye study found that wearing a hat 🤠 and sunglasses 😎 when young and "through he years" helped protect against retinol problems associated with age-related maculopathy, a type of eye disease involving the yellow oval spot at the optical center of he retina, or macula. This condition...
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    Classical 🎼 or jazz...

    Can listening🎧 to music🎶 actually increase your productivity? Yes, it can. In fact, listening to music while doing manual tasks increases your productivity by up to 17% - mental tasks by up to 18%.
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    Slash your Cancer Risk by 50%..

    Want to slash your Cancer Risk in half? Eat an orange every day. Oranges and citrus, high in antioxidants, reduce cancer of the mouth, larynx and stomach by boosting your body's immune system according to Horticulture Australia.
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    Live Clean and Green

    Our brains are exquisitely sensitive to environmental toxins and stresses. There is a definite connection between the sustainability of our own health and the health of the planet. Small everyday choices lead to big changes for our communities, our planet and ourselves. Living Clean and...
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    Stop the Brain Damage

    The three-pound organ in your head is very sensitive. So, if you want o feel happy and alert, start being sensitive to it's needs. Ditch the high fructose corn syrup and sugars, transfers, processed and packaged foods. Choose organic foods and grass-fed animal products to avoid hormones...
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    Ways to safely Enjoy the Summer

    Summer brings ample opportunities to have warm weather fun. But it's important to stay safe and healthy. • Avoid sunburn - Reduce your risk of skin cancer by putting on sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outside ☀️and...
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    5 Food That Fill You Up

    If you're watching your weight, you can eat more than salad.. Following are foods that "fill you up"...not 0ut. • Oatmeal ( not instant) It's a healthy carb with high fiber content. • Eggs - Eat them for breakfast and you'll have 330 calories less than usual throughout the day. • Dark...
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    The Benefits of Olive Oil

    Cook with olive oil, add it to salads, and dip bread in it. Those who do are 41% less likely to suffer a stroke than those who never use it. Researchers using almost 8,000 people concluded that all older people will live longer if they use/eat plenty of it. The Mediterranean Diet, one of...
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    Make Friends with a Fungus

    What's tasty and good for your skin? Mushrooms! They contain selenium, B vitamins and copper that all combine to give your skin a radiant glow. So, pass the portobellos!
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    Eat Purple for Good Health

    Scientists believe that eating purple fruit may help "ward off" age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, heart ❤️ problems, and cancer. The chances of getting multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease may also be reduced by eating blueberries, blackberries or plums. Researchers say one or...
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    Eat Healthy...

    Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains every day. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat and alcohol. Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight. Good Luck!
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    Super strength

    It turns out that people are stronger than they may think. If all the muscles in a human body worked together at one time, a person could lift 25 tons!