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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES
Chronic stress puts your health at risk
Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's constantly on alert, your health can pay the price.
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Fitness: Tips for staying motivated
Many people start fitness programs but stop when they get bored or when results come too slowly. Here are 7 tips to help you stay motivated.
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Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
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Rabies
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Snack recipes
HEALTHY RECIPES
Chicken and asparagus tossed with penne
Sweet peppers stuffed with scalloped corn
Apple lettuce salad
Almond and apricot biscotti
HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Do you respect the mind-body connection?
Feel stressed out? Try meditation and put the mind-body connection to work for you. During meditation, focus your attention on a single thought or phrase and let go of the jumbled thoughts that are crowding your mind. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can help you feel more calm and less frazzled.
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