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13 Aug

National Golf Month Awareness

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When you think of golf you think it is played by people riding around in motorized carts, so how much exercise could you possibly get? The World Golf Foundation surprisingly estimates that golfers who walk an 18-hole course clock about 5 miles and burn up to 2,000 calories. That can be a very grueling workout, especially this time of the year! If you’ve ever spent a day out on the course you know this to be true and know the stiff, sore feeling you have the next day. There are ways to strengthen and loosen your muscles that will better your swing and increase flexibility.

29 Jun

Accidents Caused by Drowsy or Distracted Driving

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Two of the most frequent causes of vehicle accidents and injuries (distracted driving and driving while drowsy) are also two of the most preventable causes.

Cell Phone Distractions

15 Jun

7 Wellness Tips to Achieving a Healthy, Happy Life

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June is National Safety Month and week two focuses on the benefits of wellness.

According to Hillcrest Medical Center’s Safety Manager, Bobby Benn, “Start by doing some small things like taking a 15-minute walk in the sunshine. It can make a huge difference in how you feel and act towards others.” Developing healthy behaviors is more easily accomplished by establishing better habits, in small steps. Below are seven tips to help you create better habits that can help make healthy actions automatic.

Set Small Goals

24 Apr

Spring into fitness!

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Spring is upon us! As families plan out their summer vacations, the urge to join a gym and lose a few pounds or tone up increases. Knowing what to do and what not to do you in the gym will be a very important part of your success. Below are a few common myths you need to avoid so you can reach your health goals faster!

Myth: If you want to lose weight, avoid strength training because it will bulk you up.

27 Mar

Food Storage Tips

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March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for this year is "Go Further with Food". Food storage is something that can help you go further with your food. You can take fresh food and preserve it so that it can be used later. There are several different ways that you can use to store food in your own home.

Some of the common ways to store food at home include:

26 Jan

The Stroke Care That Saved A Patient’s Life

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Friday, June 9, 2017 was a typical day at work for Delilah (Chris) Bell. However, when Chris suddenly began to feel unwell, the day took a drastic turn.

“I was at work, and all of a sudden I started feeling really hot. I didn’t feel well,” says Chris. “I have an assistant so I told her that I did not feel well. She said to go home, but I said ‘No, I’m really sick. Call 911.‘”

As a former registered nurse, Chris knew the sickness that came over her was much more serious than a trip home. Chris was suffering a stroke.

20 Dec

A Note on Holiday Safety From Hillcrest

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Written by Bobby Benn, Hillcrest Safety Manager

Travel, family celebrations, decorative lights and Christmas trees are hallmarks of the holiday season. However, these things also present serious risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one.

As each of us plan for the holidays and celebrate in our own ways, there are a few things that we need to remember.

07 Dec

Simple Ways To Boost Your Family’s Brain Health

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One thing to remember when it comes to our diets is that what we eat not only impacts our physical health, but our mental health as well. Just as our hearts, lungs and muscles need key nutrients to stay healthy and strong, our brains do too. It’s important for both children and adults to learn how to maintain and enhance brain function. One way is through the consumption of a healthy diet.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the foundation to any nutritious and balanced diet consists of:

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