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Staying healthy while staying at home

Whether you are working from home, homeschooling your children or tackling overdue projects, don’t forget to take care of yourself physically and mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here and in our Wellness Corner, we will be posting ideas for staying healthy, including fitness classes, recipes, meditation apps. and much more.

Queen Latifah on Sitting

Sitting for more than eight hours a day is proven to increase the risk of depression and anxiety.

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Watch for warning signs of depression during COVID-19

Find out if you have some of the symptoms of depression

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Peloton offers free 90-day subscription trial for at-home workout app

Peloton knows people are stuck at home, so it’s now offering new subscribers a 90-day trial, rather than 30 days, to its app. The app doesn’t require you to own a Peloton-branded treadmill or bike to participate. You can try yoga, HIIT, stretching, strength training, and other classes.

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Take the Camp Gladiator Challenge

Looking for a healthy way to get fit? Camp Gladiator is offering online virtual classes through ZOOM. Sign up today!

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70 Classic Homemade Soup Recipes

View an amazing collection of homemade soup and stew recipes for a meal that's perfect at any time of year!

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Free Classes From Active by POPSUGAR

Active by POPSUGAR is offering free access to all of their online workout classes. Choose from hundreds of workouts to strengthen, sculpt, dance, box, or restore with the POPSUGAR instructors.

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Walk with the Doc

Doctor-led walking groups are a safe, fun, and FREE place to get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends.

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Live life, get screened for colorectal cancer

Learn more about why you should be screened and how often.

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Barry's Boot Camp

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Barrys is offering free 20-minute LIVE workouts. Just follow Barrys on Instagram @Barrys, where they are posting Barrys AT HOME workouts.

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Healthy eating made easy

Healthy eating begins with shopping smart. See this flyer for more information.

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