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HEALTHY LIVING — Regular exercise creates fitness for body and mind
We know regular exercise is good for our bones and muscles. Let’s explore the positive aspects of exercise on our brains. Can exercise prevent memory ...
Jody Holton, Author at Port Arthur News
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HEALTHY LIVING — Breaking the tobacco habit is worth the effort
You have increased your activity levels. You are making better food choices based on fueling your body rather than rewarding yourself with calorie dense foods. ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:12 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Is it safe to consume alcohol with diabetes?
If you have diabetes, drinking alcohol may cause your blood sugar to either rise or fall. Plus, alcohol has a lot of calories. Most medications ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:08 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Tips for living well with Type 2 diabetes
There are about 38.4 million people in the U.S. with Type 2 Diabetes. Another 98 million have prediabetes that is 1 in 3 adults: Meaning ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:06 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Spend time reading those nutrition labels
I recently spent more than an hour in the Golden Triangle’s premier health food store, reading labels. A lot of labels. Finally, I gave up ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, March 9, 2024 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Adapt, improvise and overcome to feeling fit after 60
I get inspiration for my columns everywhere. Mainly standing in line waiting to pay for something, clothing, food, flowers … keep your head down, your ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:06 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — There’s good and bad news about fats in foods
Low Fat! Fat Free! No Fat! All of these labels can be quite confusing. All we hear and read is how fat is bad for ...
by Jody Holton, Friday, February 16, 2024 12:14 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Know this for heart health going forward
February is designated as American Heart Month. The nation comes together to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. First, some sobering statistics: About 2,380 Americans die each day from ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, February 10, 2024 12:04 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Beating the mid-winter blues, find your joy
Feeling a little low on energy, a little less perky and a little more moody? Do the dark, dreary, days of winter leave you feeling ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, February 3, 2024 12:02 am
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HEALTHY LIVING — Meeting your fitness goals in the winter
BRRRRR, here we are smack dab in the middle of winter. All you want to do is hibernate in your nice warm home, snuggled under ...