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Dealing with stressful situations and negativity in life is inevitable. While stress can affect your health, mood, and ability to focus, it doesn’t have to rule your life. How you deal with difficult situations can be a crucial factor in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly half of Americans say stress has a negative impact on their lives. There are many ways to manage these adverse situations and to alleviate stress, you just need to find the ones that work best for you. Here are some successful strategies we have found to help you survive stress and say goodbye to negative “nelly” for good. 1. Exercise You’ve probably heard how important exercise is for your …

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We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Surprisingly, did you know that only 31% of Americans say that they NEVER skip breakfast? This is pretty troubling, given that skipping breakfast may increase the risk of diabetes in women, the risk of heart disease in men, as well as a decrease in memory skills and a higher risk of obesity for both genders. On top of that, most people who do eat breakfast report that cereal is their go-to meal, which often does not provide a great deal of nutrition. Start your day off right with this delicious, healthy Frittata recipe, brought to you by Kim Mason, dietician at Carson Tahoe Health. Ingredients 1 TBS …

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Tired of your same, go-to salad recipe? Kim Mason, a Registered Dietician at Carson Tahoe Health, says that food is something that should be celebrated every time we indulge. The best part is that, while it’s important to enjoy eating, that doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy food. Kim did a live cooking demonstration at Carson Tahoe’s Field to Plate event and showed how easy it can be to prepare tasty, healthy meals using locally grown fruits and veggies. In case you missed the event, here’s one of the delicious salad and dressing recipes. Try it out! Salad Ingredients • 2 cups cooked whole grain (brown rice, millet, quinoa, barley, bulgur) or legumes (lentils, black-eyed peas, cannellini, kidney, or …

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Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health Services provides tips for dealing with stress in everyday life.