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Recent Health Blog | December 2008 Posts

How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions

by Aimee Amodio

30 Dec 2008 02:32 PM

The fresh start of a new year inspires lots of people to make New Year's resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions include losing weight/exercising more, saving money/managing debt, and stress reduction.

Aimee's Health Resolutions for 2009

by Aimee Amodio

29 Dec 2008 02:36 PM

Looking back at 2008, I did manage to keep a few of my resolutions (and failed on some others). I haven't been using the free gym at my complex, but I did discover that the hot tub is open all year. I have been walking more (with and without the dogs), and even got out on my bike a few times.

Making Healthy and Reasonable Resolutions

by Aimee Amodio

28 Dec 2008 09:19 PM

It's that time of year: time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions. I like the idea of a fresh start for the New Year. But I don't always stick with my resolutions. I think that's because I try to make them too big and too broad. Know what I mean? Get in shape. Eat better.

Holidays and Health

by Aimee Amodio

22 Dec 2008 07:54 PM

I made it through Thanksgiving without my usual holiday problem. But the winter holidays are upon us and my body is showing signs of impending doom. Ever since I started college, I've experienced a weird phenomenon: I tend to fall ill around the holidays.

Sores in the Corners of the Mouth

by Aimee Amodio

18 Dec 2008 09:51 PM

The last few winters have brought me a new problem: the corners of my mouth dry out and crack open. It's painful, it looks ugly and makes me self-conscious, and I'm having a hard time healing it. If I open my mouth too wide (like for a yawn), anything that has healed cracks open again.

Folliculitis

by Aimee Amodio

14 Dec 2008 05:27 PM

A few months ago, I was at the doctor's office getting a cat bite checked, and the doctor noticed a reddish rash on my arms. She was pretty sure that the rash was folliculitis. Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles.

Hot Tub Safety

by Aimee Amodio

12 Dec 2008 05:23 PM

Much to my delight, the hot tub at my apartment complex is open all year. I've been walking over about once a week for a warm, steamy soak... and I love it! But a hot tub can be dangerous if you aren't careful. The main hazard with hot tubs and spas is drowning -- just like any body of water.

Health Benefits of Hot Tubs and Hydrotherapy

by Aimee Amodio

11 Dec 2008 08:19 PM

I love the water. When I was a kid, I would spend entire summer days in the pool, only coming out of the water for lunch and bathroom breaks. I love long, steamy baths and relaxing showers.

What Did I Do to My Back?!

by Aimee Amodio

09 Dec 2008 04:28 PM

Back pain is a pretty common complaint. But there isn't just one type of back pain -- and there isn't just one thing that causes the problem. Here are three major causes of back pain. A sprain or strain is the most common cause of back pain.

Safe and Healthy Snow Shoveling

by Aimee Amodio

08 Dec 2008 04:28 PM

You might not think about it until the white stuff is falling from the sky, but shoveling snow can be quite a workout! The effort of clearing snow off the sidewalks and driveway can be a strain for your muscles -- especially your heart. Shoveling snow is pretty intense exercise.



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