Someone with diabetes should always have an eye on their feet.  Exercise is very important, but if you’re a diabetic, avoid exercising if you have open sores on your feet.

This week’s tip is actually a great website for grandparents, grandmagazine.com.  The site presents helpful information about grand parenting including grandparents’ rights, long-distance grandparenting, children’s health and development, family gatherings, and even includes photographs of grandchildren of the day. Submit your grandkids today!

Too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, can result in deposits in the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries in the brain and arteries in the legs.  The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that most men and women get their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years.

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Go green and conserve your energy.  Using the dishwasher instead of hand washing conserves your energy and can get your dishes cleaner while also reducing the amount of water used. So. load up.

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Clutter can be a serious problem throughout the home and the bathroom is no exception.  To help reduce clutter in the bathroom, consider organizing items in baskets.  They’re neat and functional.

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Let it Go

Okay, so you can’t figure out why you recognize a particular actor on TV.  Just because you can get the answer online doesn’t mean you should.  Which will be more valuable tomorrow—knowing the answer or finishing your work.

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Get Some Air

When you take a break, unplug completely.  Take a walk, meet a friend for coffee, play with the dog.  You’ll return refreshed—and with better focus.

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Leave a Trail

When you think of something for your to-do-list or a juicy but non-pertinent article catches your eye—make a note to return to it later.  Then get back to the task at hand.

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Exercise Your “Concentration Muscles”

Focused activities such as reading an absorbing book or meditation will sharpen attention and relieve stress.

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Limit Your Inputs

Stick to favorite websites and TV programs and resist aimless Web and channel surfing.  Open-ended cruising can cause you to lose track of time and goals.

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