13 January 2021

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Upcoming events at the HCC

Upcoming events at the HCC


By CJ Blomquist OptumCare Here are some ways to get your year off to a fun start: Laughter yoga. We could all use a good laugh these days. Why not turn that laughter into some exercise? By combining laughter and yoga breathing, you can get more oxygen in your body, giving you more energy. All you need is a chair—no yoga mat required. One participant will get a raffle prize. This free Zoom

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06 January 2021

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Practicing mindful meditation can reduce stress

Practicing mindful meditation can reduce stress


With the New Year just begun—and with not much having changed (wasn’t everything supposed to be better in 2021?)—it’s easy to fall prey to sadness and disappointment. And that can be stressful. Meditation may help. The practice requires people to sit or lie down, relax their muscles, and attempt to clear their minds. “When you meditate, in general, the breath slows down, heart rate slows,

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30 December 2020

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Yes, there’s now a vaccine,  but keep wearing a mask

Yes, there’s now a vaccine, but keep wearing a mask


Even though there are vaccines now being distributed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends continuing to wear a mask, maintain social distance and practice regular hand-washing. According to the CDC’s website, “Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide before deciding to change recommendations on steps everyone should take

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