We all live with aches and pains and find ways to deal with them. Sometimes it’s a little rest or a warm towel on the aching muscles. Often it’s a mixture of simple remedies, to soothe the pain, and medications from the doctor, to reduce swelling in the joints. There’s no one “right” answer for …
Getting enough sleep helps refresh our minds and recharge our energy. The sleep we get (or aren't getting) can also impact chronic disease. But as we mentioned in our last post, there are simple things we can do to rest better: following a bedtime routine, sticking to regular sleep and wake times, and exercising to …
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Some people do not consider sleep to be a serious aspect in personal health. Yet, getting adequate sleep is one of the most important things we can do to stay healthy. Living with arthritis or fibromyalgia, getting too little sleep can be especially draining. According to researchers at Harvard Medical School who study sleep and …
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Yesterday was the last day of February, and a leap year day at that. February was also American Heart Month, which always provides a great opportunity to dedicate some time and energy to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We’re getting a little ahead of ourselves, though. American Heart Month focuses on heart disease, but what exactly …
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We’re just over six weeks into 2016 now. We hope your New Year’s was reinvigorating or relaxing, depending on your inclination. Speaking of New Year’s… Now’s a good time to reassess your short- and medium-term goals for the year. Consider this your friendly reminder to check up on yourself. Our last post looked at routines. …
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You can find the Workshop Cover sheet (Updated December 2015; April 2016) in the left column on the RAC Resource page under Documents. It is also available here.
Happy New Year! So long, 2015; 2016 is finally here and none too soon. To ring in the New Year, let’s first take a quick trip back in time – to the late 1800’s, when the following quote was written… “Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.” This proverb-like …
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New Year’s Day is this Friday, can you believe it? Maybe you can believe it with the cold front overtaking much of Missouri this week. With winter now thoroughly upon us, and the lethargy of Christmas dinner lifting like fog, there may be no better time than now to reflect on the year gone by …
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Missouri has been blessed with a mild Fall this year, but forecasts for November point to colder temperatures and rain. With temperatures falling, the sun setting at 5:00, and holidays around the bend, hibernation indoors seems awfully appealing. You don’t have to burn firewood or crank your furnace up to stay warm, though. The Arthritis …
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