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2. GREENSBORO, NC

Posted by: | May 14th, 2013 | 0 comments

In the heartland of North Carolina, the country’s second-oldest city carries a heavy load: The city has the lowest average income of the 50 metropolitan areas surveyed, and residents are just shy of the bottom when it comes to insurance coverage. Both those factors can make it hard to stay on top of doctor visits, but there are plenty of no- or low-cost moves that could take years off Greensboro natives’ RealAge. Adding some variety to their diet (more whole grains, fruits and veggies; less red meat) would effortlessly up their quotient of disease-fighting nutrients, for instance—and reduce both cholesterol levels and the risk of diabetes, which are currently among the highest in the country. A little more exercise and a little extra sleep could cut stress levels, too. There are waterfalls at Hanging Rock Park an easy drive from downtown, and world-class beaches a few hours away. Making a habit of excursions could pay off big-time, in pleasure, increased fitness and better health. View Full Post

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1. Louisville, KY

Posted by: | May 14th, 2013 | 1 comment

Louisville, KY, the oldest city in this year’s rankings, has a booming health industry and a prominent medical school (doctors at the University of Louisville performed the first U.S. hand transplant), but healthy living doesn’t seem to have made it into the everyday lives of those who live in the area. Inhabitants steer clear of exercise, fruits and vegetables; they’re less active than inhabitants of any other city, and less likely to eat any kind of produce. So it shouldn’t be surprising that Louisville ranks worst in the country for cholesterol levels, and second-worst for blood pressure. View Full Post

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You CAN Garden with Allergies!

Posted by: | May 13th, 2013 | 0 comments

Do you love to garden, but hate the sneezing and itchy eyes that go with it? If you have seasonal allergies, outdoor gardening can create a world of misery that may make your favorite hobby seem not worth it. But there are steps you can take to reduce your problems, so you can get out there and dig the great outdoors. And not just dig—you can also weed, water, dead-head, and do all the other things gardeners enjoy. View Full Post

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My Weight-Loss Journey: Staying Motivated

Posted by: | May 10th, 2013 | 7 comments

I have this habit of starting a weight-loss program with energy, enthusiasm, and tons of motivation, and then reality hits and I give up. Don’t worry: this is not me saying that I am giving up on my weight-loss journey. I’m just saying that a new adventure loses its newness a few weeks in, and my get-up-and-go gets up and goes. View Full Post

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Nursing: Work Worth Doing

Posted by: | May 10th, 2013 | 1 comment

This week Sharecare celebrates nurses during National Nurses Week. View Full Post

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