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How to empower the women in your life to live longer

How to empower the women in your life to live longer

This month, as we do each May, we celebrate the women in our lives. Mother’s Day, Sunday May 13, kicks off National Women’s Health Week which ends on May 19. While flowers and cards are nice, this is also a great time to demonstrate how much you care by encouraging your mom, wife, sister, aunt [...]

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Dr. Oz Show newsletter features article endorsing plant sterols

In a recent newsletter promoting his TV show, Dr. Oz featured an article on the 3 Steps to Controlling Cholesterol Naturally. In this article, author Neal D. Barnard, MD, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, DC, asks: “Instead of butter or margarine, why not choose a spread that blocks the absorption [...]

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Gluten Free: It’s Not a Diet

Gluten Free: It’s Not a Diet

Gluten-free diets are all the rage. And if celebrity endorsements mean anything, then going against the grain will give you more energy and help you lose weight. But there’s more to gluten than meets the eye. Gluten 101 Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley and therefore, in a number of foods, [...]

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Controlling Cholesterol Naturally

Controlling Cholesterol Naturally

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 100 million Americans have elevated cholesterol. And when the level of cholesterol exceeds 200 mg/dL, cholesterol becomes a significant risk factor for future heart disease. By controlling cholesterol—and especially LDL (low-density lipoprotein – “bad”) cholesterol—you can reduce your risk of future heart attacks and [...]

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Planning a Road Trip? Great Healthy Meal and Snack Ideas Your Kids Will Enjoy

Planning a Road Trip? Great Health Meal and Snack Ideas That Even Your Kids Will Enjoy

Long road trips can play havoc with your body, disrupting everything from your sleep patterns to your digestive system. This happens in part because you change what you are eating. Low-fiber fast food can leave you feeling bloated, while the kids might get super hyped up from eating foods filled with hidden sugars. It is [...]

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