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by Wellness Editor Millions of people are following their doctor’s orders only to face living their lives with debilitating symptoms. For many, the fight begins with just getting the right diagnosis.Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical doctors remain unaware of the most recent advancements in autoimmune science. Doctors with traditional medical training, operating on old information, are more than likely to sentence... 1/24/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Joanne Sonenshine For many nonprofits, and even some companies, federal funding constitutes half of an annual operating budget. Certain federally funded programs, like USAID’s Feed the Future or USDA’s Food for Progress, are necessary to ensure we, in the United States, have access to healthy food to serve our families and ourselves. Additionally, federally funded programs help build diplomatic capital, or in other... 1/23/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Kathryn Shattler Most people have heard of resveratrol, the amazing anti-aging supplement so prevalent in the news and historically referred to as being responsible for the “French Paradox.” Recent research is moving quickly to show us that resveratrol may now play a role in becoming our next anti-obesity pharmaceutical drug. We know that calorie restriction when adequate nutrients (the CRAN diet) are provided extends... 1/23/2018 5:00:00 AM
by Maggie Zhu Do you love Chinese food? Making it yourself at home not only saves you money, but it’s also way better for your health. Chinese dishes are filled with fresh vegetables, making them a great choice for eating right while keeping your palate excited for fresh new flavors. Here are 6 more reasons why you should make Chinese food at home for a healthier choice. 1. Chinese cooking primarily relies on peanut... 1/22/2018 10:00:00 PM
by Wellness Editor Roughly 1 in 8 women will acquire some kind of thyroid disorder, and 60% of them won’t even know it. With about 20 million people suffering from thyroid disease in the U.S. alone, an estimated 12 million Americans are unaware that they have a serious, even potentially life-threatening, condition. Are you one of them?Are You at Risk?Do you have a history of thyroid disease in your family? Or, perhaps... 1/21/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Mary Jayne Rogers Every year, we see more and more couples choosing not to marry. Many choose to cohabitate. Many do not want even that level of commitment. The Atlantic reported that these couples are not afraid of marriage per se, but instead are afraid they will be unable to stay married. In other words, what they fear is divorce; which is understandable considering the emotional and financial ramifications of dissolving... 1/16/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Dar Hawks Dating is often intimidating and challenging for smart, successful people. It often comes with rejection, meeting the wrong people over and over again, not having fun, or even giving up on ever finding the love of your life.You can dare to be different by being aware of these common dating pitfalls so that you can either avoid them altogether, or if you identify that you are stuck in a pitfall, you... 1/16/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Jenn Ryan Both supporters and non-supporters of animal testing have valid arguments. Proponents of animal testing say animal research has provided valuable medical advancements. People against animal testing say it’s actually hindered our research.When I first learned about animal testing several years ago, I uncovered page after page of misinformation about these experiments—from both sides of the argument.... 1/15/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Hilary Boynton I often find myself skipping around the grocery store drooling over all the deliciousness, loading my cart with grass-fed this, raw that, only to get to the cashier, panic, and start putting a few things back as the thought of the hub’s reaction to the bill makes me think again. Well, I know I am not alone - many a mama I talk to seem to feel the same way.We all have our vices, ya know? Mine just happens... 1/10/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Susan Raisch Remember the character Helen Parr (“Elastigirl”) in the animated Disney Pixar movie, The Incredibles? The moms are always pulled in a million different directions, so I made her stretch like taffy. - Brad Bird, writer and director. That is one of the most perfect and succinct descriptions of motherhood I’ve ever heard.And even on the days we don’t think we can stretch one more inch, our young child... 1/10/2018 8:00:00 AM
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