HEALTHY HABITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
WELLNESS EVENTS MANAGING DIABETES
HAY FOR HEART It appears there’s a good heart time to hit the hay. Researchers report that folks who fall asleep between 10 and 11 p.m. have a lower risk of heart disease compared to people who go to sleep both earlier and later.
Managing diabetes is a journey, but not one you have to make alone. Sign up today for a virtual, groupbased distance learning experience and discover what you can do to better manage your diabetes. Topics covered will include: • Your experience with diabetes • Monitoring your blood sugar • Healthy eating and activity • Long-term management To sign up or learn more, please call 413.535.4732.
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—European Heart Journal
GREENS FOR MUSCLE Sure, protein aids muscle function, but a recent study found that leafy green veggies—think kale, spinach and arugula—play an important role, too. The nitrates found in them boosts strength and mobility. —The Journal of Nutrition
POUR ANOTHER CUP Increasing coffee intake from one to two cups daily makes you 8 percent less likely to lose executive brain function, according to researchers. In addition, you’ll enjoy a 5 percent reduction in amyloid protein in the brain, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
REASON FOR 20-SEC WASH
—Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
—Physics of Fluids
RVCC GOLF TOURNAMENT Tee off for a great cause! Please join us on Friday, September 16, 2022, at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield, Mass., for River Valley Counseling Center’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Action Ambulance Services. Funds raised will directly benefit the children, teens and their families who are in need of the mental health programs we offer. The day will include 18 holes, golf cart, lunch, dinner, gift bag, contests and prizes, too. To register as an individual or a foursome, or to learn more about the various sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.rvccinc.org/golf or contact Janet Laroche at Laroche_Janet@holyokehealth.com.
You’ve heard it before: Wash your hands for 20 seconds to stay healthy. But why? A recent study found that bacteria and viruses can get stuck on the surface of hands. Brisk washing for 20 seconds detaches them, washing them away.
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