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May is Mental Health Month!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

We have learned much about mental health care and the critical link between mental and physical health. We know that overall wellness means taking care of both physical and mental health. This year’s Mental Health Month theme is Pathways to Wellness. Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter to get 31 Tips for Wellness.       Did you like this? Share it:Tweet Read More

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Quitting Smoking: What Motivates You?

Monday, April 1, 2013

Vance Trujillo had been smoking cigarettes for 22 years when his doctor told him that if he didn’t quit smoking, Vance would have a heart attack or stroke. Vance’s blood pressure was extremely high. Vance said that that prognosis was enough to be the final motivation to quit smoking. Having started smoking when he was 22 years old, Vance couldn’t remember what it was that had been the initial trigger to start smoking. He regularly smoked a pack of cigarettes a day and remembers that he would be winded when walking... 

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Not All Fats are Alike: Managing Hyperlipidemia

Monday, April 1, 2013

Are you at risk for Hyperlipidemia? Anyone can develop Hyperlipidemia. Risk factors include: Being overweight Smoking Lack of exercise and leading an inactive lifestyle Family history of Hyperlipidemia Certain medications  Heavy alcohol use Eating a lot of fats that come from animals – organ meats, whole milk products, etc. increases cholesterol) or high-calorie diets, particularly from carbohydrates and sugars (increases triglycerides)     What is Hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia means there are too... 

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How Can You Manage Your Stress Better?

Monday, March 25, 2013

It is important to do things that will make your body shift out of its emergency response and back into a normal or relaxed response. It is hard to just think yourself into this state, so sometimes you have to do more than that. Change your body’s response. Exercise regularly. Exercise allows your body to release some of the extra energy your body has in its emergency state. It also causes your body to release endorphins, a brain chemical that makes your body feel good naturally. Set aside relaxation time. Do... 

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Take Charge of Your Health!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Healthier Living Colorado™ Managing Ongoing Health Conditions Healthier Living Colorado™ is an evidence–based, chronic disease self-management program developed by Stanford University. You’ll learn effective ways to manage fatigue, frustration, pain, and stress related to ongoing health concerns. CLASS FACILITATORS: Kathy Baur, Ph.D. and Maribeth Flanagan, LPC CRITERIA: Participants need to commit to attending all 6 sessions. LOCATION: Union Square, 12055 W 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO CLASS DATES/TIMES: Tuesday,... 

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The Risks of Metabolic Syndrome – and How You Can Fight It!

Monday, March 18, 2013

What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is not a specific disease, but is a cluster of risk factors that increase your chance of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Many features are associated with insulin resistance (your body doesn’t use insulin efficiently to lower sugars and fats in your body). You can be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if you have 3 or more of the following: waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women blood pressure of 130/85 or higher, or taking... 

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Active Living

Why Not Start Today?

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Mental health and physical health are inextricably linked. Making a life-long commitment to a healthy lifestyle, that includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet, is vital to your wellbeing.  Stress at work, noisy neighbors, traffic..the demands of life today make it easy to feel a loss of control over our emotions and our lives. It [...]

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Mind + Body

Body Image, the Media, and Daily Steps to Promote Healthy Body Image

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What is Your Body Image? Your body image is how you conceptualize your physical appearance, the beliefs you hold about your body and your attitude about your physical features, including your weight and height. The concept of body image also refers to your sense of control over your body as you go about your daily [...]

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Healthy Eating & Nutrition

Managing Diabetes

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What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body turns food into energy. Most of our food is turned into a kind of sugar (glucose), which the body needs for energy and growth. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose enter our cells. People with Diabetes have too much glucose [...]

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Personal Empowerment

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