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  • 4 Healthy Fish You Should Eat

    You know what they say… “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” While this is true, a rise in fish farming and ocean pollution has made it pretty difficult to distinguish which fish to eat and which to avoid. Here are a few tips: When given the choice between wild-caught or farm-raised fish, go…

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  • 5 Ways Being Happy is Good for Your Heart – Literally

    February is American Heart Month and with the most romantic holiday being Valentine’s Day, it is a good time to reflect upon the happiness and health of our heart. Many people might think that having a healthy heart is simply about eating right and getting regular exercise, but you might be surprised to know that many…

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  • Heart Health: How Young is Too Young for Hypertension?

    Here’s a powerful exercise to try: wherever you are, wherever you go, simply look at the people around you. According to recent findings from the American Heart Association, one third of everyone you see has high blood pressure. Hypertension is not just for grandfathers any longer. A whopping one in three Americans now have it. According to…

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  • Eat Chocolate for Heart Health?

    A study from Harvard examined the chocolate-eating habits of over 31,000 Swedish women and concluded that women who consumed an average of one to two servings of high-quality chocolate per week were at 32% lower risk of developing heart failure. Those who ate one to three servings per month had a 26% lower risk. Not bad, huh!?!…

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  • Not-So-Obvious Ways You Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Catching a Cold

    It’s that time of the year where the common cold is seemingly everywhere! It can feel like we are constantly surrounded by someone with a runny nose or hacking cough. Steering clear of a winter cold or illness can feel like a never-ending battle, and sometimes you can just hope for the best. One of…

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  • 4 Natural Oil Treatments for Dry, Winter Hair

    Winter weather can be harsh on your hair. The dry, cold air can leave you with a flaky scalp, broken hair, and a lot of frizz. Oil treatments are a great way to keep your hair hydrated and healthy through the colder months, but before you rush out to the store to buy the latest…

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  • 6 Foods that Fight the Flu

    The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads from person to person by coughing and sneezing and by touching an object or surface with the flu virus on it. That makes riding the New York City subway a risky undertaking in the wintertime. 🙂 On average, 5 to 20 percent of us will…

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  • 11 Things To Know If You Made A Resolution To Get Fit

    So you’ve proclaimed 2019 to be the year you finally get fit. Now what? Between the workout-specific lingo, fancy gear and expensive gadgets, exercise can feel a little bit like an unwelcoming club. But the last thing we want is for you beginners to be discouraged. That’s why we’ve decided to let all newcomers in…

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  • 5 Reasons to Avoid This Artificial Sweetener…Including Diabetics

    Many of our friends and family members have been duped to believe that artificial sweeteners like Splenda® are saviors to prevent diabetes and obesity. However, nothing is further from the truth. The health risks associated with the ingredients in Splenda, or sucralose, are extensive and downright scary. As research continues to investigate the details, more…

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  • Thanksgiving Turkey Tip

    Focus on Protein When you’re trying to lose weight or just keep the weight off this time of year, focus on more good, quality protein foods. namely turkey. Turkey is amazing. It’s full of tryptophan, protein and other amino acids that can really support your immune system, which can help improve your mood. There are a lot…

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