Dear HCCUA Members:
Have you ever wondered what causes childhood stress? As an adult it can be hard to imagine a child suffering from stress. Unfortunately, studies show that 10 – 20 % of school aged children experience anxiety which could potentially lead to chronic stress.
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It’s time to take charge! Don’t let every day stresses bring you down. Learn how to make regular stresses work in your favor to reduce dangerous effects and prevent stress from escalating. By practicing stress management skills you can learn how to alter a stressful situation, change your reaction, learn how to take care of yourself, and, most importantly, make time for rest and relaxation.
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Ingredients
For many of us, our pets are part of the family. There are our companions, our best friend! Spending quality time with your furry friends can have a positive impact on your mood and health. Pets can be calming stress fighters.
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Love is the answer! Research suggests that people who experience being loved are more likely to have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, have a greater resistance to the common cold, recover faster after illness and injury, and decreased anxiety and depression.
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INGREDIENTS
1 lb. angel hair pasta
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. ground turkey
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 c. dry white or red wine
1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tsp. dried oregano
freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
DIRECTIONS
As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever! Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise can even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. Furthermore, exercise is not only good for your body, but it is also good for your heart, mood, and memory. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness, there are plenty of ways to get more active, improve confidence, and boost your fitness.
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Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States. Becoming aware of the major risk factors for these conditions can help prevent and control more people from suffering from these ailments. The first steps to reduce your risk are to talk with your health care professional about your heart health, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked and make the effort to live a healthy lifestyle. High blood pressure and cholesterol are the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle choices include eating healthy, exercising regularly, and following your health care professional’s instructions about your medications all can help reduce heart disease and the risk of a stroke.
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INGREDIENTS
1/2 c. hazelnuts
1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 large egg
1 c. all-purpose flour
4 6- to 8-oz. tilapia fillets
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 lb. zucchini (about 4 medium-sized)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tbsp. butter, divided
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
Maldon sea salt
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With all the things going on in our daily lives and around the world, it can be very easy to get overwhelmed or stressed out. Research shows that counseling enhances lives whether you’re old or young, male or female, gay or straight, rich or poor. Your educational background makes no difference either!
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