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Benefits of healthy living on a budget | Health

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Eating healthy when money is tight can be challenging, as today, food is more expensive than ever before. The cost of food has increased for several reasons, including inflation, labor shortages, the war in Ukraine and pandemic-related supply chain issues. The good news is that you can save on healthy food with a little know-how and a few simple strategies.

At its most basic, healthy eating can be defined as fueling your body with nourishing, whole foods. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating as everyone can find a balanced diet that tastes good and feels good for them.

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Promise day: 5 couples promises to lead a healthy life

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Love-struck couples must be preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day and show their affection for one another as Valentine’s Week gets underway. While this day offers the possibility to make your loved one feel special, it also brings a duty to both of you to ensure a long and healthy life for each other. Since it has been more than a month past the new year and if you haven’t been able to keep up with your new year’s resolutions, Promise Day is the ideal time to follow them up. So, make these few key couples promise for a better life,

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Senior center program aims for healthy hearts for Valentine’s Day

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SOUTHINGTON – To honor both Valentine’s Day and National Heart Month, the Calendar House Senior Center is hosting a special event called “Heart Healthy Valentine’s” on Wednesday. The event is presented by ShopRite of Southington’s retail dietician, Marisa McCoy, and will focus on healthy eating habits and desserts.

“We’ll work out which chocolate is good for your heart, which chocolates are bad for your heart, how much you should be eating,” McCoy said. “It’s a fun twist on the science between health and nutrition.”

Heart health and nutrition

McCoy plans to focus on Wednesday’s Coffee ‘n Dessert on the connection

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Healthy lifestyle in old age linked to slower memory and thinking decline

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Research published today (Wednesday 25 January) in The BMJ found that people in their 60s who lead a healthier lifestyle experience slower cognitive decline.

The study of people involved taking part in the China Cognition and Aging Study, a nationwide study of dementia in China. Researchers analyzed data from 29072 people who were 60 or older at the start of the research and who did not have existing memory and thinking problems.

Participants took a test for a key Alzheimer’s risk gene (called APOE4) and, at five points over the decade long study, completed a questionnaire about their lifestyle and

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Community Gardening Could Boost Your Lifestyle and Your Health

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Feb. 3, 2023 — Despite the boom in wellness culture seen in recent years, Americans continue to struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the long term. We’ve had more options than ever before, but something still isn’t working.

According to the CDC, 6 in 10 Americans have diet-related chronic illnesses — heart disease, strokes, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes — most of which are preventable through eating well and getting regular exercise.

So it might be time to think creatively and get our hands dirty.

For years, leaders of the Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) took notice of how

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Learn how to achieve those New Year’s fitness resolutions at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday

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Focusing on the concepts of sustainability, innovation and a healthy lifestyle, more than 100 exhibitors from across the country are scheduled to occupy over 20,000 sq. ft. of space, showcasing their products and services to customers and industry professionals. Vendors range from food, photography, vegetable greenhouses, kids clothing, animal charities, and more to appeal to kids, adults and even pets.

In two separate rooms, the Expo will consist of health professionals and gurus to answer fitness questions, interactive stage demonstrations, an indoor public market, door prizes requiring guests to engage with exhibitors and the Central Alberta Leadership in Health Awards.

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Sugar And Its Natural Substitutes

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Added sugar has been linked to many serious diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Fortunately, there are many ways to sweeten foods without adding sugar. There are many natural sweeteners that people often use instead of sugar. These include coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup and molasses. While these natural sweeteners may contain more nutrients than regular sugar, your body still metabolizes them in the same way.

The natural sweeteners listed below are slightly ‘less bad’ than regular sugar. Nevertheless, they are still forms of sugar.

Why sugar is bad for you

Sugar interferes with your body’s hormones that

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Suggestions for the New Year from GOLO

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(NewsUSA) – With the busy holiday season now over, there’s no better time than the present to stock up on your plans for a healthier lifestyle in the new year. But even with the best intentions, plans can sometimes fall by the wayside. No matter your age, fitness level, or current work-life balance, GOLO – the health and wellness solutions company – has tips and suggestions to help achieve tangible health and wellness benefits.

Five suggestions for the new year:

  1. Set goals and make a plan: The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity to reevaluate your

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