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The holidays are nearing, and some people already have started feeling the stress of the season. Just about everyone could use a refresher of healthy and safe holiday tips and reminders. Included below are articles and tips on stress and weight management, healthy cooking and holiday safety. To help you with your New Year’s resolutions, we offer information on weight loss and quitting smoking/lung health. If you would like to relax and enjoy the holidays, this issue will help you make your holiday season much more enjoyable, safe and healthy.
Best wishes to you and your family for a healthy holiday season.
Wendi Hope Bishop
Editor
| Prevent Holiday Weight Gain |
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Self-control becomes so difficult around the holidays. Planning ahead and making a few changes will keep you from gaining weight during the holiday season.
Low Fat Recipe Modifications
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| Celebrating Safe and Happy Holidays |
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Holiday fun could be cut short if you are not careful. There are several safety tips to keep in mind during the holiday season that will keep your family healthy and safe.
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| Stress and How to Manage Stress for Healthier Living |
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Holidays tend to bring additional stress to many people’s lives. Stress levels can become harmful when they are too high or last too long. It is important to recognize stress and learn how to manage it.
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| Smoking Takes 10k Tennesseans’ Lives Each Year |
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One out of four Tennessee residents smoke, and nearly 10,000 will die from smoke-related illnesses. Here is what you need to know about lung cancer risk factors, symptoms and prevention.
Quit Smoking Clinic
TN Quitline
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| COPD: The Fourth Leading Cause of Death |
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Tennessee is experiencing high death rates from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The number- one cause is smoking, making a smoker three times more likely to have COPD.
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| Pancreatic Cancer: Do You Know If You are at Risk? |
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Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Usually, it is diagnosed in its late stages, therefore the survival rate is low. Knowing which risk factors or symptoms you have could save your life.
Vitamin D Halves Pancreatic Cancer Risk
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| Distinguishing Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Age-Related Memory Loss |
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“Normal” age-related memory loss often is confused with Alzheimer’s disease. If you or a loved one has memory loss, there are some things you can do to help you remember.
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| Stroke Education: Condredge Holloway, Former Vol Football Great |
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Former Vol football great Condredge Holloway joins the Brain and Spine Institute to help educate the community about stroke.
Stroke Services
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Cooking for the Holidays |
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Tempting sweets and delicious meals will be everywhere during the holidays. Thankfully, there are healthy and delicious choices to keep you on track during the festivities.
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