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Are you feeling stressed out yet? It’s mid-summer and your schedule may be starting to overwhelm you; that camping trip this weekend made getting up for work on Monday difficult, you are staying up with the longer days and sleeping
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Moderation is key to managing your diet. No matter what new program you might see trending online, fad diets typically aren’t successful. Traci Mann, associate professor of psychology from UCLA states, “You can initially lose
Food and Nutrition Health and Diet
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Packed with brain-boosting Omega-3 fatty acids, this super-simple Summer recipe is a great way to support healthy aging. Pair this dish with a light and low-tannin red wine for an extra antioxidant punch that will have you feeling
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What is Bilberry? When you hear the word bilberry, you might think of blueberry. You wouldn’t be far off in thinking that either, since they are cousins to one another. In fact, the bilberry is also known as the European blueberry
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As my body raced full-speed into the “golden years”, or the “rust years” as I like to call them, I started thinking about how I could maintain my health as I aged. As a physician I had seen the effects of aging first hand
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Whether you breastfeed or not, the secret to post-pregnancy nutrition is to gradually lose weight while maintaining or restocking nutrient stores. All nutrition experts agree that the best place for a new mother to get all the essential
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Have you heard all about the great health benefits of fish oil, but still aren’t exactly sure what an omega-3 fatty acid is? Or what a fat is in general? Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential nutrients. An essential nutrient
Food and Nutrition Health and Diet
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There is an unfortunate scenario I run into all too often at my pharmacy counter. A patient comes in—newly discharged from the hospital following a heart attack or leaves their doctor’s office with a diagnosis of type 2
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Summer is coming! Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and plums are finally riper, juicier, and more affordable. There are a number of reasons why eating seasonally and locally is better. It’s a nutritious way to
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All Tray Tables in the Upright Position Airports can be pretty unhealthy places. At airports, you negotiate food courts packed with fast food, newsstands selling candy bars and Fritos, and Starbuck’s pastry counters. If
Food and Nutrition Health and Diet
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A woman’s nutritional needs are as unique as her smile, the color of her eyes, or her sense of humor. Those needs change as she ventures through life, navigating her childbearing years and approaching menopause. Luckily, most
Food and Nutrition Health and Diet
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Sugar consumption is very high among Americans, averaging about 20 teaspoons per person per day. Research shows that too much sugar in the diet can lead to many health problems. According to the American Heart Association, the maximum
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Summer is approaching and that means warm weather, vacations, and kids home from school. Keep your family healthy and safe this summer with these simple tips. Hydrate Every cell and tissue in your body needs water to function
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Mmm, the smell of fresh basil! Basil can lighten up a dish anytime of the year, but it’s especially refreshing in the summer. Exceptionally high in vitamin K and a good source of vitamin A, basil isn’t just great for
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Every day, we all strive for balance. We try to eat right, exercise more, and sleep better. We try to navigate through our days and weeks with as little stress as possible, taking everything in stride. But sometimes, even when
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