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Exercise, even on a normal day, it can be a chore.  And, here we are at ‘Toast’ suggesting you exercise on Thanksgiving?! We know, we know. But hear us out first. Mina Fiddyment of the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute is giving us five great reasons we should get moving on this famous for being a lazy holiday. Let’s dive in! It’s a chance to try something new. In most cities, there is usually some kind of Thanksgiving Day race, ‘Turkey Trot” or a charity marathon. In fact, in our area you can try: The Fire Wives and K.A.I.A Fit Turkey Trot In Carson City The Scheels Turkey Trot in Sparks There are short and long-distance options available, making …

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For many, pregnancy can be quite the exciting experience, but the morning sickness that can come with it? Not so exciting.  We caught up with Shannon Hess, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Carson Tahoe Health to tell us about what causes morning sickness and to provide some tips on how to manage it. So, What is Morning Sickness? Well, the cause of morning sickness isn’t entirely clear, but the hormonal changes of pregnancy are thought to play a role. ”Morning sickness tends to kick in around 6 weeks and has been seen to hit its peak around the 8th and 9th week of pregnancy” says Dr. Hess. “While it’s extremely common, it’s not enjoyable and many women experience at all …

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With fall here, it is the perfect time to strap on your tennis shoes, and maybe your gloves and get out for a nice BRISK run! The weather is mild and cool, perfect conditions for runners, no matter your skill level. This fall, we thought we’d help inspire you to run with a playlist designed for warm-up, running, and cool-down. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather we have been having! All songs can be purchased through iTunes.   Warm up: Mirrors- Justin Timberlake Royals- Lorde Counting Stars- One Republic   Run: Roar- Katy Perry Wake Me Up- Avicci Lights- Ellie Goulding Applause- Lady Gaga Round Here- Florida Georgia Line Blurred Lines- Robin Thicke Radioactive- Imagine Dragons   Cool down: Summertime Sadness- …

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Most people have experienced a painful headache at some point in their lives. Some get them regularly and others just every once in a while, but no matter how frequent (or infrequent) a headache is, we can all agree that they are no fun.  Many experience weakened mental clarity, feel spacey and want to shut down. We asked neurologist, Dr. Michael Song about what a headache really is and what you can do to potentially prevent them. . A headache is medically known as cephalalgia, or, a continuous pain in the head. The pain can be anywhere in the head or neck region, as the brain has no pain receptors, headaches are technically not felt on the brain. The actual …

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Looking for a quick, easy breakfast? Whether you are cooking for two, or for ten, this breakfast basket eliminates the multiple steps of frying an egg, toasting the bread, cleaning the pan, and combining the different ingredients. Instead, add them all together into one simple process in the oven.  You can even incorporate shredded cheese on top of the egg to complete your well-balanced breakfast.   Breakfast Baskets Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients Cooking spray 4 slices of soft, 100% whole-wheat sandwich bread 4 large eggs 1/2-tsp. kosher salt 1/4-tsp. black pepper 1/4-tsp.paprika Steps Preheat oven to 400F. Spray four 1-cup ramekins with cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet. Place each slice …

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