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Out with the Old, In with the New: Safe Ways to Donate Your Belongings to Reputable Charitable Organizations

by Duane Crandall on March 30, 2011 in 2010 Fall (Fall '10/Winter '11), Environment, General Wellness

Like many people, you probably feel more charitable around the holidays. In today’s economy however, that spirit of giving may not extend to your beleaguered bank account. There is another way to help others, and help yourself as well. And here’s the best news: it’s free, it’s easy and it’s convenient. Now is the best [...]

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Cholesterol

by The Wellness Advisor on December 27, 2010 in 2007 Winter, Environment, General Wellness

  U.S. Cholesterol Statistics According to the American Heart Association, elevated blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, and heart disease is responsible for 50% of all deaths in industrialized countries such as the United States.  In fact, nearly 100 million Americans have elevated cholesterol (>200 mg/dL) and, oftentimes, they don’t even [...]

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5 Simple Steps to Greener Living

by Sara Lovelady on May 29, 2008 in 2009 Summer, Environment

Taking care of the earth starts with the choices we make as individuals.  While some ways of reducing our impact on the planet require a measure of sacrifice – taking the bus instead of driving, for example, or reducing the amount of things we buy – others are relatively painless.  If you want to live [...]

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