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Foods with omega-3 fish oil supplements may help you bolster your heart health

Daily Use of This Supplement May Help Lower Heart Disease Risk

December 17, 2019
According to a team from Harvard’s School of Public Health, daily use of omega-3 fish oil supplements may help you bolster your heart health. The team reviewed data from 13 different studies and found that consuming about 840 milligrams of omega-3 fish oil per day was linked to a lower overall risk of dying from…
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Dental Care: Oral Health and Wellness

Dental Care: Oral Health and Wellness

December 10, 2019
Did you know that poor oral health can lead to many seemingly unrelated medical conditions? In fact, oral bacteria and oral disease have been linked to a variety of serious illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and pregnancy complications. Importance of Oral Health The following examples illustrate the relationship between your oral health and general…
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7 Tips Eating for Healthier During the Holidays

7 Tips for Eating Healthier During the Holidays

November 26, 2019
This is the time of year for celebrations where we gather with friends and family to enjoy these annual feasts. It's also a time of year that can bring with it challenges to sticking to our diets or even just eating healthy. These 7 healthy tips can help make these obstacles a little easier to…
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It’s That Time of the Year Again: Flu Season Is Here

It’s That Time of the Year Again: Flu Season Is Here

November 19, 2019
The arrival of the fall and winter months signals many things, including the beginning of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity peaks between December and February. Flu Symptoms Seasonal influenza can cause serious complications for people of any age, but children and the elderly are more vulnerable.…
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Nutrition Facts Label

Food Labels: The Breakdown

October 14, 2019
As you eat your cereal in the morning, you notice it on the side of the box—that small, white rectangle with the jumble of words, numbers and percentages. It’s the nutrition facts label, and it breaks down what’s inside the box—everything from calories to cholesterol. Reading it can be a little confusing, but by breaking…
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Eat Well Live Well Tips

Eat Well, Live Well Tips

October 2, 2019
Replacing unhealthy eating habits with healthier ones can be difficult, especially if unhealthy habits are all you have ever known. One key to making lasting improvements in your diet is to make changes in stages. Start with a small, simple change and stick to it for a week. After mastering one change, add another. Here…
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Eating Healthy at Work

Initiatives to Promote Nutrition in Your Organization

September 24, 2019
As the adage goes, “You are what you eat.”—which means unhealthy food leads to unhealthy people. An unbalanced diet and poor nutrition can contribute to the following health problems: Diabetes Stroke Hypertension Gout Obesity Nearly 35 percent of adults are obese—which, in turn, can increase the risks of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and…
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CDC Urges Consumers to Stop Vaping After More Than 215 Hospitalized

CDC Urges Consumers to Stop Vaping After More Than 215 Hospitalized

September 6, 2019
On Friday, Aug. 31, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an advisory warning consumers of the dangers of vaping after over 215 cases of mysterious lung disease have occurred. The advisory also urges consumers to refrain from purchasing cannabis and e-cigarette products off the street, and stop modifying vaping devices. Vaping-related…
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Making Smart Choices at a Restaurant

Making Smart Food Choices at a Restaurant

September 3, 2019
Eating healthy doesn’t always mean sacrificing your favorite meals. Although it may not seem like it, you can still stay on track with your diet when enjoying a meal out with friends and family. Since restaurants—especially fast food chains—tend to use more fat, salt and sugar than home-cooked meals, you just need to be smart…
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Your Body May Need a Break, Here’s Why

Your Body May Need a Break, Here’s Why

August 25, 2019
When it comes to exercising, there’s a difference between pushing yourself to your limits and overexerting yourself. Oftentimes, this difference is very small, which is why it’s so important to know when your body needs a break: You’re always tired. If you’re constantly fatigued, even after getting enough sleep, chances you’re working your body too…
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