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Five tips for a healthy new year
It’s a new year and a good time to take a fresh look at your health and wellness. Here are five practical tips to kickstart healthy habits that will help you thrive throughout your life. 1. Drink more water. Why it matters: Staying hydrated improves energy levels, digestion, skin health, and overall bodily functions. How […]
Wellness: Challenge yourself with 5Ks
Do you need a goal to keep you motivated to stay physically fit? Consider challenging yourself to participate in area 5K runs or walks. The “K” in 5K stands for kilometer, which is the equivalent of 0.62 miles—3.1 miles for a 5K race. Four upcoming 5Ks in Aitkin, Brainerd, Garrison and McGregor—all on Saturdays—include: 1) […]
Wellness tips for New Year’s and beyond
Reduce stress. Lose weight. Sleep better. Exercise more. Quit smoking. These are the top five New Year’s resolutions among Americans and all are topics that were covered in Riverwood’s wellness tips from healthcare practitioners in the BINGO – Win with Wellness campaign in 2012. These wellness tips, which are organized by category, are posted on […]