What is it? Welcome to this annual national celebration currently in full-swing commemorating the achievements, culture, and history of the largest minority group in the U.S. Latino Americans have contributed greatly, over the course of the past 500 years, to […]
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Inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) and a week of 90 degree temps, I whipped up my favorite no-cook supper, Gazpacho. Why not give this sophisticated summer soup a whirl? It’s a simple recipe that never fails
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You know cooler weather is on the way, but still need to beat the summer heat? Get out of the kitchen with this refreshing veggie salad that doesn’t require you to get near a hot stove. It only takes about
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Nurses know that water is essential to human life a person can survive for about three weeks with no food, but will perish after only about a week with no water. An adult body, after all, is about 60% water.
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It’s a fact: When temperatures rise, it’s even more important you get the doctor recommended 9 cups of daily fluids for women and 12 for men. Water is your best choice for hydration. After all, it’s non-caloric, sugar-free, and caffeine-free.
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Nurses try to skinny by with an average of only 6.8 hours of sleep on their workdays, say sleep experts, though our bodies require an average of seven to nine hours of quality sleep. Can you say sleep deficiency? You
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It’s tough to remain fresh and alert during an 8-hour shift, a 12-hour shift is tougher still, but either shift at night is toughest of all. Our bodies require, on average, seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night.
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Recent research from the folks at the Pew Charitable Trusts suggests there may be a tie between stress and eating. (Shocking, isn’t it?) People who are frequently stressed report that they often overeat, and worst yet — they often eat
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As a nurse, you’re highly effective at taking care of patients. Taking care of yourself in a pressure-cooker workplace? Not so much. There are things you can do as an individual to de-stress, such as improving communication or time management
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It’s simple but it’s not easy. Eating nutritious foods and staying hydrated is vital to fueling up for this physically challenging nursing profession. Plus, a nurse’s energy has to last up to 12 hours, sometimes without a break to rest,
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