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Serving sizes have grown over the years. Here are a few small examples. Twenty years ago a bagel was 3 inches in diameter and had 130 calories. Today a bagel is 6 inches in diameter and has 350 calories. Twenty years ago an 8.5 oz soda had 85 calories. Today a 20 oz soda has 250 calories. Brought to you by:  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
A banana provides a ton of potassium. And that’s a good thing, because almost every body part needs it, from your heart and kidneys to your muscles and nerves. It even plays a role in basic cell function. But bananas aren’t the only game in town. Lots of foods can provide your body with this essential mineral. Avocado, potato, watermelon and lima beans all have more potassium than a banana. Brought to you by:  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
In fruits and vegetables, purple is often a sign of nutrients called anthocyanins. Your body doesn't need them to work, but they do help protect your cells from damage that can lead to illness and disease. And that's on top of any other health benefits you'll get from eating these foods. When thinking purple, think plums, grapes, beets, as well as, purple carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Brought to you by:  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
Limit yourself to 2 hours a day that's not work- or school-related. And yes, that includes your smartphone. Too much time glued to that device has led to a new condition called "text neck" that can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. Screens in the bedroom can mess with your sleep. Screens during the day can make you less active and more distracted. Brought to you by:  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
You want to lose 10 lbs, but you don't have time to exercise. Well, you know that's not true. You know how we spend our time depends on our priorities and time management. If you are schedule driven, actually schedule time to exercise...on your calendar. Avoid, limit or eliminate your time on social media. Studies show people identify social media as their biggest time waster. Binge watch your favorite Netfilx series while on the treadmill. Binge listen to your favorite podcast or playlist while walking! Brought to you by:  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
If you're like most people, when you think of exercise you think of fast-paced aerobic routines. Cardio workouts are important. But if that’s the only type of exercise you do, then you could be missing out on the big benefits of strength and power training. These exercises help improve your fitness level in ways that aerobics just can’t deliver. What’s more, strengthening your muscles helps slow bone loss, improves balance, and can help control conditions such as back pain, heart disease, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and many more. Strength and power training includes repetition with light weights. Brought to you by  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
One-third of large US employers (those with 5,000+ employees) currently offer their own primary care clinic on or near their worksite in order to clamp down on employee healthcare spending, reduce absenteeism, and increase productivity, according to a new Mercer report. An additional 11% plan to develop an employee medical clinic in 2019 — bringing the total to 44%, up from 24% in 2012. Brought to you by  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
A protein source linked to a great brain boost is fish -- rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are key for brain health. These healthy fats have amazing brain power: A diet with higher levels of them has been linked to lower dementia and stroke risks and slower mental decline; plus, they may play a vital role in enhancing memory, especially as we get older. For brain and heart health, eat two servings of fish weekly. Brought to you by  Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
Do you wake up tired? The cause may be Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is estimated to affect about 24% to 31% of men and 9% to 21% of women. OSA is caused by a narrowing or obstructing of the airway so that breathing is diminished or interrupted. Sleepers during OSA incidents don't always wake up, but sleep can be light or restless. Contributors to an OSA condition are obesity, deviated symptom and high blood pressure. Brought to you by Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
Potassium is a mineral that serves as an electrolyte in the body. It also regulates blood pressure and kidney function. You need potassium for your heart, brain, and nervous system to work properly. The balance of sodium to potassium in the body is critical for several processes. Most people in the U.S. get too much sodium and not enough potassium in their diets. Potatoes, prunes, sweet potatoes, carrots, bananas, green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, and tomatoes are good sources of potassium. Brought to you by Welloh gives you the tools you need to make smarter choices about medical care. Find the right healthcare, like urgent care centers, anywhere you are - go to www.mywelloh.com or download the app now!
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