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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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You VS COVID-19

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Many of us feel like we’ve lost control of many aspects of our lives from Covid-19.

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The 8 Better Ways To Get Better Sleep

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Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of improving our sleep to help boost our immune systems and to help reduce the stress we might be feeling.

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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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Glaucoma & Vision Loss Prevention

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Glaucoma robs us of our eyesight usually without warning signs. Its most common form is called primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and occurs when the fluid within the eye very slowly builds up over time due to clogged drainage systems.

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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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It’s a Great Time For Detoxing

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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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