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  • Spring Slimdown Tips

    Now that the weather is getting warmer, and you are shedding layers of clothes, it’s natural to start thinking about new weight-loss goals. It’s easy just to resolve to eat less and exercise more. But a vague statement like that does not always work. It’s important to set goals and a timeline and plan ahead…

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  • Celebrate World Health Day!

    Courtesy of the World Health Organization, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes in using global efforts to promote and achieve good health around the world.  If you’re not familiar with it, the WHO is the United Nations’ primary health authority, and is responsible for everything from creating health-related guidelines and guiding public policy to examining health trends…

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  • 7 Nutrition Powerhouses to Enjoy During National Nutrition Month

    This month, March, is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” It promotes creating nutritious meals to meet people’s cultural and personal food preferences. While of course, it is important to eat foods that are nutritious, taste is a key reason why people choose to eat what they do. Pairing good nutrition with…

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  • 5 Best Foods High in Collagen

    Collagen is an important type of protein that many of us may not be getting enough of from our diets, considering it’s not found in typical protein sources like most cuts of meat.  Although supplementation is widely available, including a few servings of collagen-rich foods and collagen-boosting foods in your diet can also help optimize your levels.…

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  • 5 Amazing Benefits of Oranges

    Oranges are a type of low calorie, highly nutritious citrus fruit. As part of a healthful and varied diet, oranges contribute to strong, clear skin and can help lower a person’s risk of many conditions. Oranges are popular due to their natural sweetness, the many different types available, and the diversity of uses. For example,…

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  • The Secret To Giving Love This Valentine’s Day

    Have you ever had a conversation about where we learned to give love or how we show someone we love them? There are no lessons on “love giving” at school! And who ever asks us about how we would like to be loved? With Valentine’s Day there is a wild flurry of activity — sending…

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  • 5 Benefits of Hot Tea

    Bitter cold January days call for nothing less than a long bath, candles lit, and cup after cup of hot tea to warm you up from the inside out. A hot, steamy cup of tea is perfect for any time of the day. Happy National Hot Tea Month, do yourself a favor and enjoy tea…

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  • 8 Tips for Supporting Your Immune System

    No one likes to get a cold or flu. Recent research confirms many ways we can stay healthy. For example, studies have shown that people with vitamin D deficiency are 11 times more likely to get a cold or flu, while supplementing with vitamin D can reduce colds and flu by 42 percent. Here are…

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  • 15 Surefire Strategies to Stay Fit From Thanksgiving to New Years

    Between pies and cross-country travel, it can be pretty tough to stay active during the holiday season. A cornucopia of family obligations, work parties, and last-minute shopping means that hitting the gym often gets delayed or crossed off the schedule altogether. Not this year! There are 35 days between Thanksgiving and New Years Day, so…

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  • 5 Health Benefits Of This “Holiday” Mint

    In the midst of all the indulgence and decadence this time of year, it’s comforting to know there are some very real health benefits to some of the most common flavors of the season. Between candy canes and Christmas bark, peppermint is giving cinnamon a run for its money as a stand-out spice of the…

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