Skin & Body

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Massages for the nurse’s body

A periodic massage treatment can be the very thing to restore mental and physical well-being. Here’s how to pick the right type of massage…and masseuse…for a nurse’s body.

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Can nurses fix healthcare?

The United States ranks dead last for healthcare. Do nurses have what it takes to rescue our less-than-adequate healthcare system?

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A foot pampering guide for nurses

We nurses tend to spend most of our shifts on our feet, and that can take its toll. Here’s one great home pedicure that’ll make your feet feel like new.

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6 beauty products recommended by nurses

Here are the hair and skin “must haves” that our readers recommend for their fellow nurses. We looked for: Ease of use (you’re in a hurry!), price, convenience (can I find it in a drugstore?), and quality.

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Five best hand creams for nurses

Five best hand creams for nurses

Constant hand washing can take quite the toll on our skin. Here are a few favorite lotions to help repair dry and cracked hands.

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Weight loss tips for nurse teams

Weight loss tips for nurse teams

It’s trading the donuts for granola bars. It’s giving each other kudos for eating right. And it’s about making it all fun. See how this unit of pediatric oncology nurses did it.

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3 best mid-morning snacks for nurses

3 best mid-morning snacks for nurses

There are a couple things that come into play when planning your morning nutrition.

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Diet?! Who said anything about dieting?

Diet?! Who said anything about dieting?

We somehow give our automobiles the very best care, and ‘feed’ them the very best energy source – but we abuse the one and only body we have? It baffles me to this day. Remember: Garbage in = Garbage out.

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Health Q&A: What if it hurts too much to exercise?

Health Q&A: What if it hurts too much to exercise?

Why do you think you ache and hurt? Barring any physical ailments, injuries, or diseases that you may have – most body aches and pains are due to misalignment, weakness, and inflexibility.

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“Biggest Losers” – The nurse edition!

“Biggest Losers” – The nurse edition!

The pediatric oncology nurses at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center launched their own version of The Biggest Loser contest. See how they did!

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3 ways for nurses to lose weight right now

3 ways for nurses to lose weight right now

Your workout starts the moment you park your car.

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