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Autumn is here, but that doesn’t mean your healthy habits need to FALL by the wayside! {bad pun intended}. This season, we encourage you to live the healthiest you can, whether it’s kicking a bad habit, starting a new one, or trying something new, taking proactive action about your health is ALWAYS a good idea! Take a tailgate time-out. It’s an all-American pastime, we know, but the tailgate parties every weekend can actually be really hard on your body. With lots of drinking, unhealthy food, and cold weather, you are putting your body through a lot! Don’t despair, we suggest bringing healthy options for food, and instead of indulging in adult beverages every weekend, bring a flavored water or hot …

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Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, orthopedic surgeon at Carson Tahoe Health, specializes in shoulders, knees and sports medicine. He shared some valuable low-impact exercises to maximize fitness and minimize joint pain.   It is important as we age to get regular exercise, but in a smart way. A low- impact exercise regimen will help you maintain your muscle tone (which protects your joints, tendons and muscles), and most importantly, keep you healthy.   A great low-impact, high calorie burning exercise is rowing. Whether on land or in water, it is a super efficient workout. It not only works your arms, it also works your core muscles and lower body. Overall it’s a great toning exercise. Be sure you are rowing using proper …

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Childhood depression (also referred to as “pediatric depression”) has at times been thought of as “not real.” However, as difficult as it may be to discuss, childhood depression is exists, and in some cases has been known to affect children as young as three years of age. Possible signs: In children, depression tends to appear differently than it does in adults; many times kids will experience extreme fatigue, irritability and physical pains and aches. Other signs to look for include changes in their normal routine or behavior. For example, a child whose grades begin to drastically fall or a child who becomes disengaged with friends and teams or sleeps more than they usually do. What you can do: If you …

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Ugh, waking up. Sometimes it can feel like the hardest thing we do all day! However, an energetic and productive start to your morning can leave you feeling motivated and more alert throughout the day. Check out this article offering some tips on how to be better at getting up and out of bed!   1. Stretch Slow stretches like yoga poses or simple twists, help your body reenergize gently. These moves also focus your mind, washing away the haziness that sometimes accompanies early wake-up calls. 2. Exercise Once you’ve had a moment to wake up, doing a few exercises to get your blood flowing is a great way to start the day. Anything from crunches to a brief spin on …

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This past weekend we welcomed a new season, some brisker weather and even the area’s first snowfall! As the seasons change, so do our preferred produce choices, which is why Kim Mason, a registered dietician at Carson Tahoe Health, shares some of the best ‘superfoods’ to incorporate into our meals this autumn. Apples The harvest season for apples is between August and November, making this prime time to enjoy some of your favorite varieties. Whether it’s Macintosh, Washington Red or a Pink Lady, they make a wonderful snack choice!  With 4 grams of dietary fiber and a flavonoid-rich skin, apples are an A+ fall superfood! Squash Move over summer squash! Fall and winter squash offer a finer and sweeter flavor …

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