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HEALTHY LIVING — Healing powers of sleep. Is 6 hours enough? Is 10 hours better?
Feeling crabby lately? Or simply worn out? Perhaps the solution is better sleep. Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night’s ...
Jody Holton, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 4 of 20
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HEALTHY LIVING — Spotting the warning signs of a stroke
Could I be having a stroke? Unlike many medical issues, such as heart attacks, the symptoms of a stroke aren’t painful or acute. If you ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, July 22, 2023 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Here is how to avoid fitness injuries
Thinking of starting a new physical activity program or ramping up your current training routine? If so, you may be at risk of an overuse ...
by Jody Holton, Sunday, July 16, 2023 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Is eating Keto hype or healthy?
It’s still the rage, the Keto Diet. This way of eating is still in the news and I have had some folks ask me about ...
by Jody Holton, Sunday, July 9, 2023 12:02 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Pregnancy, eating and staying fit for 2
Establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is vital for the mom and her growing baby. Of course, before beginning or continuing any fitness ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, July 1, 2023 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Here’s how to enjoy the sunshine safely
Summer is upon us and the facts about getting some sun are somewhat confusing. It seems like every week the results of a new study ...
by Jody Holton, Sunday, June 11, 2023 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Maintaining proper fluid levels is not just for vehicles
Just like your vehicle, your body needs the proper fluid levels to operate. Did you know the human body is more than 60 percent water, ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, June 3, 2023 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — You can stay fit while living with chronic health conditions
If you have a chronic disease — such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma or back or joint pain — exercise can have important health benefits. ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, May 27, 2023 12:06 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — It’s time to recognize the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
This week we are going to focus discussion on Type 2 Diabetes, as it is the most common form, striking more than 24 million people ...
by Jody Holton, Sunday, May 21, 2023 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — 6 tips for summer swim safety
Here in Southeast Texas, we are fortunate to be surrounded by water. Lakes, ponds, rivers, bayous, beaches and of course, pools. When the weather turns ...