In the olden-days, before central heating was common, people closed up their windows tight in the winter months and kept warm with wood or coal heating sources. By the time spring rolled around, with its milder weather, they were ready […]
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For all their individual approaches and unique sets of beliefs, nurses share a common bond of a very rewarding, if not grueling, career. They focus on the present, but cannot help be moved by all the nurses who have saved
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As a nurse, you’re aware of the importance of cleanliness, yes, but also the danger of using toxic brews to deodorize and disinfect. How do you balance household hygiene with health-related chemical sensitivity and allergy concerns? Clean with simple and
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It’s March, which means it’s finally time for warmer weather, basketball, and … yes, spring cleaning! After a particularly rough winter in the United States, we all might be feeling even more cloistered than usual. From Chicago to Atlanta, it’s
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National Nurses Week may be two months away, but it’s not too early to mark your calendar. This year’s observance (May 7-12) includes the national release of a documentary spotlighting the contributions of diverse nurses working across the country. As
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Spring is almost here and to many, springtime equals clean time. Some may look upon this time with dread but don’t fret, cleaning can free your mind when you get rid of unnecessary clutter. Don’t think you have time to
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You may have a problem that many nurses struggle with: a ferocious sweet tooth. Here are some simple ways to cut sugar from your diet. You will see big health benefits—including weight loss—with fairly minimal effort. We’re advised by the
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Nurses have to be as careful as any other group about high sugar consumption. (Maybe even more so.) Recent research suggests that nurses as a group are more likely to be overweight than the general population. Sugar is certainly one
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With spring less than a month away, now is a good time to assess your progress with your resolutions for this new year. How are you doing? If you are having trouble remembering exactly what your resolutions are, there is
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As a nurse, you’re in an excellent position to offer advice to patients about establishing healthier lifestyle habits. The question is: What’s the best way to provide guidance on habit-formation? Here are some best practices on health education. 1. Double-check
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