Content not showing?Keep a strictsleep schedule.Go to bed at the same time every day. Wake up at the same time every day. Sticking to a sleep schedule is the most important thing you can do to sleep better.Don't exercise2-3 hours before bedtime.Yes, you should exercise. Exercise is important. Just d
What’s keeping you up at night? If you don’t feel like you’re getting enough sleep, you’re not alone. More than 38% of American Indian and Alaskan Native people don’t get enough sleep. Adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep every 24 hours. Here’s how much sleep each person needs:Age GroupRecommende
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans are at-risk of kidney disease. American Indian and Alaska Native people are especially at risk. These are the symptoms of kidney disease. See the doctor right away if you experience these symptoms.10 Signs of Kidney Disease
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans are at-risk of kidney disease. American Indian and Alaska Native people are especially at risk. Take a breath. The air you’re breathing probably traveled through a filter. Drink some water. The water you’re drinking likely went through a filter.Go for a drive. Several
Back in 2000, some scientists wanted to study whether fiber can help people manage their diabetes.The scientists decided to feed one group of subjects a regular amount of fiber. For the other group, they fed them a lot of fiber. And by a lot, we mean more than double what people normally have in a d
Nearly every one of us needs more fiber in our diet. Only 1 in 20 people get enough fiber in a day.If you have diabetes, introducing more fiber into your diet can help regulate your blood sugar levels.Download and print out copies of this fiber-friendly grocery store shopping list. The list comes pr
Eating a lot of salt can raise your blood pressure and lead to heart disease and other heart problems. You might be shocked at what foods are loaded with extra salt. This interactive video exposes six high-salt foods and offers heart-healthy alternatives.The Salty Six, and Healthy Alternatives
Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck or jaw. Numbness in the legs. Weakness in the arms. All symptoms of heart disease.But let’s hope it never gets to that point. February is American Heart Month. This month, let’s take steps to strengthen our hearts and prevent heart attacks and stroke
WARNING: The content in this article contains descriptions of domestic violence and abuse, which may be triggering for some readers. Names have been changed for confidentiality. I was 14 when we started dating. He was 17. Dominic was his name.He was tall and confident. So nice and respectful
Violent teen dating relationships can start normal but can evolve into physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological aggression, or stalking. Many teens don’t report what’s going on because they want to protect the abuser, or they’re afraid to tell someone.Swipe through the signs below to learn what i
If oatmeal were a guy working a job, he’d be that stuffy accountant, lifelessly tapping away on a calculator.If oatmeal were at a party, he’d be that boring guy in the corner who only talks about things like folding laundry or cryptocurrency.If oatmeal were a musician, he’d always play second fiddle
February is heart health month. What better way to take care of your heart than to try the 28-Day Oatmeal Challenge. Oatmeal can lower your cholesterol and decrease your risk for heart attacks.Oatmeal no longer has to be boring! Download and print the calendar below for what you can top and mix into
Think human trafficking isn’t happening in our community? You may want to think again.The average age of entry into sex trafficking in the U.S. is 12-13 years old. Even for kids that young, the warning signs of human trafficking are hard to see. (View this Interactive) Please be on the lookout for h
Think human trafficking isn’t happening in our community? You may want to think again.Sex trafficking and labor trafficking. They’re happening in every corner of the country. And rural areas are no exception. In fact, perpetrators consider rural areas prime targets.Native communities are especially
How Did Our Ancestors Stay Warm?We’ve had some extreme winter weather so far. Record-breaking low temps across the country. Blizzards knocking out power … and taking lives. Storm systems plowing through large parts of the country. But in the middle of those frigid winter nights, have you ever though
It’s best to be able to add layers if you’re cold and shed layers if you warm up. You can always take off layers, but you can’t put more on if you didn’t bring them.Bulkier is not always better. Having a base, middle and outer layer is the best way for your body to respond to the cold, wind, and pre
Isn’t it about time you started something new? Have you considered volunteering?Volunteering is well worth the time, energy, and effort. And the benefits are enormous! You make a difference in your community, which completely changes your life.Download this list of volunteering ideas. You can print
It’s a new year. A new you. A time to start something new.Have you considered volunteering? It’s well worth the time, energy, and effort. And the benefits are enormous! You make a difference in your community, which completely changes your life.So if you’re on the fence about volunteering, here are
Instead of making New Year’s resolutions this year, try living with a theme. Below are some ideas.Download one of these themes and use it for your phone’s background to keep your theme front of mind.DownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadFree Background Themes
“Lose 20 pounds!” “Eat healthier!”“Exercise every day!”Every year, so many of us make resolutions like this. Every year, so many of us break resolutions like this.There has to be a better way.Let’s try something new this year. This year, let’s try following a theme instead of making resolutions.What
Are you in recovery from an addiction? During the holidays, it may be hard to continue abstaining while everyone else is imbibing. Get some inspiration by viewing, downloading, and sharing these holiday-themed inspirational quotes on recovery. They’re formatted especially for Instagram and Facebook.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” so goes the song.But not so much for those recovering from addiction. During this time of year, it can be really hard to maintain sobriety. Why is that?Well, there’s the general, overall stress of the holidays. There’s the financial frustrations. The famil
Kick (flip) each box below to learn different ways to practice good foot care if you have diabetes.Inspect your feet every day.Look for cuts, blisters, sores, swelling, redness, corns, calluses, or changes to the skin or nails. If you can’t see the bottom of your feet, ask a family member for help.D
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup grants the highest goal scorer the coveted “Golden Boot” award. Last World Cup, England’s Harry Kane took home the prize with 6 goals. But that was nowhere near Frenchman Just Fontaine’s record 13 goals from the 1958 World Cup.The World Cup’s again in full swing