Ready to rebons? Take the Healthy Habit Quiz T F1. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours a night can help prevent weight gain and other health problems. 2. The best way to curb a sugar craving is to gradually cut back on sweet treats and drs by ea� thier fods. 3. Losing 5 to 10 pounds a week is a healthy weight-loss goal. 4. Aduls should b� t 30 minuesth. 5. If you want to quiinga combina� o� replacement, bior changes, and a support group works best. Have you set a goal to be healthier this year? That’s a great pcttght lsnur goLosing 1 to 2 pounds a week is a healthy goal. So what are yoealsluoteanal, cy a� n pu cllelp yot there. You got this! Monthly Health Challenge ™ Reboot Your Resolutions You’ve probably heard of Valerie Bertinelli.She’s been in front of the camera for years in TV shows like One Day at a Time and Touched by an Angel. Or maybe you’ve seen her talking about food and tasting recipes on the Food Network.But did you know she’s also struggled with her weight for years?She knows exactly what it’s like to lose weight, gain it back, and start all over. She lost an estimated 40 pounds by eating right and exercising. en life happened. Her dad died. She took care of her aging mother until she passed away. She used food to cope with the stress and sadness, and the weight came back…again.But instead of just going back on a diet, Bertinelli has a di erent kind of New Year’s resolution this year. CHALLENGE Take action to achieve healthy goals “I’m on a mission to know what true joy inside and out feels like,” Bertinelli said in a recent interview… at joy is tied to making healthy choices with my life in everything I do. Healthy in the people I surround myself with, the food I eat and, perhaps most importantly, the way I talk to myself.Did you make some New Year’s resolutions this year to lose weight, be more active, or eat healthier? About half of all adults make resolutions. But few turn those good intentions into lifestyle habits that stick, or give up after a few weeks. And it’s time to change that.1 Take the month-long challenge to Reboot Your Resolutions. Requirements to complete this HEALTH CHALLENGE ™ 1. ReaRebot Yosluo.” 2. Create a daily plan to achieve your health anes god tco 3. Kecrur cmped hth cen in ce yoranizoquireoento Answ ers: 1.True. 2. True. 3. Fals e. 4. True. 5. True. Creating healthy habits https://tinyurl.com/ y95xw522 © Wellsource, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Take the February Health Challenge! Reboot Your Resolutions: Take action to achieve healthy goals day Ask the Wellness Doctor: This month Dr. Don Hall answers the question: How much do I need to exercise? Try this 20 minute yoga routine for beginners https://tinyurl.com/ nqw7pr6 Caffeine can have other side effects than just a boost of energy like: • Headaches • Sleep problems • Upset stomach • Nervousness • Irritability • Rapid heartbeat If you drink coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks, keep tabs on how much caffeine you’re consuming to protect your health. FrealaWant to spice up yueilnimprove your health? Reeachwtig spicy foods can be good for your health. Give this fresh salsa recipe a try.5 All it takes is seven simple ingredients and a few mnus orp tie. Try it with whole-grain crackers or chips, fresh-cut vegetables, or brown rice. 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1-1/2 C onion, chopped 13 C clnto, chopped 3 jlpñepr, seeded and chopped 2 coealcnl chopped 2 T lmuc1/4 tsp teaspoon salt 1. Chop and prepare tomatoes, onion, cilantro, peppers, and garlic. 2. Combine in a medium bowl. 3. Ad lmucnsalt. Mix well. Serve immediately, oergeap to 3 days. Srei. 3aois per serving. It might seem like a harmless way to give yourself a boost of energy or help you stay awake, but too much caffeine can be dangerous. It can cause arrhythmia or irregular heart beat. In one recent case, a teenager drank a latte, soda, and energy drink, all within two hours. His heart started racing, and he died a short time later. Caffeine guidelines for adults The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drinking up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is safe for most adults.3 That’s the amount of caffeine found in four to five 8-ounce cups of coffee. But some specialty coffee drinks or energy drinks have as much as 300 mg of caffeine in a single serving. Research suggests there may be some health benefits to drinking small amounts of caffeine. But it can also cause problems for women who are pregnant or those taking medicine. Test your caffeine IQ https://tinyurl.com/u4fv2m6 recall. It may also help lower the risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Want to keep your brain healthy as you age? Take a yoga class. Watch a yoga video and follow along. Practice yoga at work, at the park, or at home. Mishler hopes to turn yoga into an every-day practice as common as brushing your teeth or taking a shower. Why? It’s good for your body and your brain. Namaste . Practice Yoga to Keep Your Brain Healthy (continued from page 1) References Got a Caffeine Craving? Here’s What You Need to Know FDA: Limit caffeine to 400 mg per day 1. Lv, J., el5). Cnmtin opcodntl ad cue seic mraiyouaoaeoot study. Bish Miaora , 351:h39o 2. Gte, Nt a. (201gffcs orieatytetieiw ohurnt lteaue. Bin Plsct , 5(1): 10-12. Frm: 3. U.. Fonrg Amnitao. (201plig te bnocaens touh? Frm: hts// 4. Gip., eloaie sglnn te surcamac nulunals wegan ascad wt hedonic feeding. Creilg , 3(2): 168o 5. Clfra Dprmnt obieat. (201eh slao