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Going for a Walk

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Walking is a good metaphor for our lives these days. One step at a time.

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Hydration Nation!

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Okay, what do hangovers, athletic performance, constipation, and headaches all have in common? You guessed it. Dehydration!

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5 Forgotten Vitamins and Supplements

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Many of us strive for a healthy, well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, calcium and protein-packed dairy, plant-based fats and protein and fish.

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It Wasn’t Indigestion. It Was a Heart Attack

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This is the story of an ER nurse who wants everyone to know how different a woman’s heart attack can be from a man’s experience.

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Is This a Heart Attack?

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Women experience heart disease very differently than men do. Where a man might have crushing chest pain that indicates a heart attack, a woman may only feel a little nauseated or start sweating.

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Thyroid Awareness

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Who’d have thought such a tiny gland in your neck could affect so many aspects of your life and health and sometimes cause so much trouble?

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Your 2021 Emotional Detox

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This is the year to finally give yourself permission and time for self-care.

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Walking or Running – Which Is Better Exercise?

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Many of us, especially those over 50, don’t really have a choice anymore.

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A New Prescription: High Dose Fish Oil

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Fish oil supplements have been touted for years as a cure or preventative for many ailments.

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Holidays with Family: Dealing with Stress

Stress, we know, is bad for your health.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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