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What Does That Mean?
Food marketing has made shopping for “healthy” foods complicated. Let’s dig in to see what some common “marketing” terms are and what they mean. Let’s start with the term “natural." There is no formal definition for what this term means regarding food marketing....
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Nutrition and Your Immune System
Your health Is directly related to how well your body responds to fight bacteria and viruses that can lead to inflammation, infection, and illness. This line of defense against intruders is known as the immune system. You can support your immune system and keep it...
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Safe & Effective DIY Pest Control
Do you reach for the can of bug spray at the first sight of a pest? Many people do, but did you know there are other less toxic methods for controlling ants, cockroaches, and other vermin in and around your home? Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an approach that...
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Summer Beach Fun Includes Beach Safety
A great beach outing includes more than just grabbing the sunscreen and a towel on the way out the door. A bit of quick planning can really aid with a successful beach outing that doesn’t require too much effort. Staying hydrated is important. Freezing bottles of...
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Are You Considering Homeownership?
Tired of renting and thinking about buying a house? Not sure where to start? Let’s talk about some of the first steps in the path to homeownership. Many people don’t realize that making the decision to buy a home and the process to buy one isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
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What’s on Your Plate?
No matter your age, good nutrition is key. When we choose to eat healthy, we are making a conscious effort to continually improve our well-being. When we teach young children about the importance of eating healthy, we are helping them to grow, develop, and maintain a...
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Mindful Stress Relief
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an all-too-familiar companion for many individuals. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle personal responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Mindfulness, the practice of...
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Reducing Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, conversations about mental health have gained momentum, and the importance of addressing mental illnesses is finally being recognized. However, despite this progress, the stigma surrounding mental illness remains a...
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What’s Brewing – Tea – National Tea Day
Tea dates back thousands of years and spans numerous continents and civilizations. Tea contains antioxidants known as catechins and flavonoids. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which are formed when cells burn oxygen for energy. Researchers from the USDA...
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Lifestyle and Brain Health
Forgetfulness at times occurs to everyone, but many adults attribute this to aging. Regardless of your age, lifestyle practices are a factor in one’s health, and that includes brain health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledges that there...