All-Season Natural Wellness Benefits From An Active & Outdoor Lifestyle
Lately, people have been looking into the effects of nature on the human mind and body. We have learned that human beings instinctively have a need …
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Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors This Fall
Enjoying the great outdoors enhances the five senses. It provides a physical workout and stimulates the mind…
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5 Ways Holistic Therapy Can Keep You—And Your Pocketbook—Healthy
These days it seems like you can’t turn on the TV (or watch a YouTube video) without seeing an ad for the latest prescription drug treatment—complete with a speed reading version of contraindications and side effects. While modern medicine has helped us make healthy strides…
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Three Ways To Play It Safe This Independence Day
July 4th is usually about three things—food, family, and fireworks! While the festivities can be thrilling for kids of all ages, unfortunately it’s also a holiday that sees an uptick in insurance claims. Below are the most common Independence Day risks—and tips for playing safe….
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Promising Research in Prostate Cancer Treatment and Detection
Prostate cancer treatment and detection are hot topics in medical literature—especially given that 1 in 9 U.S. men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. 6 in 10 cases occur in men over age 65. Behind lung cancer, it is the second leading…
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Health Hero And Cyclist Steve Rose ‘Keeps On Truckin’” From Rural Nebraska To RAGBRAI
While the word “retirement” conjures images of leisurely backyard BBQs on weekends, retirement for Steve Rose is anything but leisurely. That’s because the 66-year-old Indianola, Iowa resident—who retired as a professor of teacher preparation at Simpson College 2 years ago—is usually found logging miles on…
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Father’s Day: Three Gifts Health Conscious Fathers Pass On To Their Children
Father’s Day is here and for many dads across the U.S. that means handwritten cards, BBQ dinners, and playing tag outdoors with the kids. While there are many reasons to celebrate dad this June—and every month—we’d like to share three big reasons why health conscious…
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Health Hero Joseph Pecoraro Loses 123 Pounds Thanks To A Little Persistence—And A Lot Of Faith
“Oh ye of little faith” might be true for some. But for Health Hero Joseph Pecoraro, faith is the bedrock of his life. That’s because the 61-year-old Florida resident credits his Christian faith for helping him lose 123 pounds nearly 14 years ago. Joseph’s story…
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World Book Day 2019: Our Top Picks for Increasing Health Literacy
One of our favorite days here at Health IQ is World Book Day—not just because we promote health literacy, but also because reading is good for your mental health and happiness as well. Did you know reading for just six minutes a day can have…
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Will You Take the Move More Month Challenge This April 2019?
In April 2019 the American Heart Association celebrates Move More Month with the magic of working out on Monday—when you’re more likely to stick with it all week. Public health researchers at Johns Hopkins discovered that when people add an exercise habit in on Monday,…
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