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[YOUR GUIDE TO A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFE]132 | May 2019
THIS MEMORIAL DAY, WALK OR
RUN WEARING BLUE IN MEMORY
OF FALLEN MILITARY MEMBERS.
Visit wearblueruntoremember.org to find a run. You can also
organize one yourself or pledge to walk in someone’s honor.People who eat that
much are up to 31 percent
less likely to develop a
chronic disease, such as
diabetes. A few fiber
stars: peas (9 g per cup),
lentils (16 g), raspberries
(8 g), blackberries (5 g),
and blueberries (4 g).grams of fiber
daily may help
protect against
many diseases.OF AMERICANS
WITH A FOOD
ALLERGY
DEVELOPED IT AS
AN ADULT.
If you often have
symptoms like
hives, congestion,
or stomach issues
after eating,
talk to your doctor.48 %
Protect yourself from
the most dangerous skin
cancer by doing
a monthly self-exam for
new or changing spots.
On women, common
areas are the legs
and arms; on men, it’s
the head, neck, back,
and torso. For free
resources, go to aad.org.MELANOMA
MONDAY
M AY 6
OF MOMS
WOULD
RATHER
HAVE
A BREAK
FROM THE
MAMA
ROUTINE
than a physical gift
for Mother’s Day.
Treat her to a day to
herself. Consider a gift
certificate to a spa or
an experience, such as a
food tour or golf lesson.35 %
IT CAN HELP PROTECT AGAINST BRAIN CHANGES THAT
MAY LEAD TO ALZHEIMER’S, SUGGESTS A NEW STUDY.
That breaks down to only 22 minutes a day.
Going for a 15-minute walk at lunch and taking the stairs
throughout the day will get you to that goal.