Meditation...How and Why?
By Christina G. Did you know meditation has been practiced for thousands of years? I did not and I found that so interesting. Meditation...
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pnguyen24
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Kelp can Help!
By: Elizabeth B. Kelp, most commonly referred to as seaweed, is often used in Asian dishes such as miso soup, udon, and kombu. It can be...
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pnguyen24
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Low Impact Exercise: Were your thoughts the same as mine?
By: Christina G. Have you heard of low impact workouts? The first time I did was after my second knee surgery when the doctor said my...
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Pcc Wellness
- Oct 31, 2021
- 2 min
Don’t forget your fiber!
Fiber is found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. The main benefits of fiber are that it softens your stool and...
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pnguyen24
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Screen Time: Your Health & Tips
Written by Christina G. Screen time is not avoidable in today’s day and age with computers, phones, TVs and tablets within arm’s reach...
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pnguyen24
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min
Vitamin C: Sources and Health Benefits
Written by: Christina Gerrettie Did you know that vitamin C is an essential vitamin? This means that your body cannot synthesize it like...
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pnguyen24
- Oct 7, 2021
- 3 min
Pickleball, Anyone?
**Do you want to see Pickleball with PCC? Fill out this survey!** Written By: Christina Gerrettie, UofA Believe it or not, pickleball was...
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pnguyen24
- Oct 7, 2021
- 4 min
Meat vs Plant
Written by: Elizabeth Beattie, UofA There are pros and cons to diets that include meat and pros and cons to plant based diets. The...
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pnguyen24
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
Health Living 2021
Over the last, almost two years, life has changed for a lot of people dramatically. Even with living in a technology driven world, we...
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pnguyen24
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Cooking Methods Affect Nutrient Content of Vegetables
Certain cooking methods for some vegetables cause less nutrients to be digested because of the characteristics of vitamins and minerals...
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pnguyen24
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Composting Basics
Composting is a process that has been around for centuries and is used to supply essential nutrients for plant growth and increase soil’s...
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pnguyen24
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Do you Walk, Stand, or do both?
The general daily recommendation: An average of 10,000 steps or 5 miles of walking per day (Bumgardner, 2021). Standing to sitting ratio...
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pnguyen24
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Fermented Foods: Types & Benefits
What exactly is fermentation and how can it affect your health? Fermentation is a chemical process that includes the anaerobic breakdown...
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pnguyen24
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
PCC Employees Can Gain Gym Access
Looking to incorporate a little more fitness in your life? Check out the courses listed below! FAW110F1 (CRN10928) and F2 (CRN10929) are...
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pnguyen24
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
Meal Prep Sunday
Meal prepping for your week on Sunday is a popular trend in health and fitness at the moment. Prepping healthy meals on Sunday allows you...
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pnguyen24
- May 31, 2021
- 1 min
New Wellness Portal
Ladies and Gentlemen, Priscilla and I are thrilled to announce the launch of the new wellness portal! The wellness portal will be located...
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pnguyen24
- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
Social Wellness
Social wellness begins from the time you’re born and involves the relationships that help you learn how to navigate the world. It teaches...
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pnguyen24
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
Do You Get Enough Sleep?
A lack of sleep has been a topic researchers, doctors, and journalists have learned about more in recent years. Lack of sleep has become...
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pnguyen24
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Wellness Reads
Reading a book can strengthen connections in the brain, improve memory and concentration along with reduce stress levels. Health and...
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pnguyen24
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
Screen Time, it's through the roof!
If your computer calculated your total screen time… how many hours would you see? Those of you with smartphones, did you know that...
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