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Fred Fletcher
How is the "War on Cancer" a War?
by Fred Fletcher
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When you think of the word "war," what comes to mind? Doesn't it involve 2 or more entities confronting each other over some differences of opinion or possessions? While the tools and the motivation behind all wars may differ, one thing is always expected or understood: the goal is to win. Since the so-called "war on cancer" was launched in 1971, many things have taken place, including the investment... 1/11/2015 8:00:00 AM
Janet Valenty
​Which Vegetables You Should Buy Organic and Which Ones You Can Skip
by Janet Valenty
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There are many reasons you should purchase organic products at the grocery store. Foods with a USDA Organic label are not grown with chemical pesticides, genetically modified or treated with sewage or petroleum-based pesticides. We have the best intentions at the grocery store, but ultimately it comes down to a question of cost. Many families cannot afford to purchase all organic produce. However,... 1/5/2015 10:00:00 PM
DearJames
Struggling With Diabetes? What To Do About It
by DearJames
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Dear James, I have diabetes and I really need to lose some weight, workout more, as well as decrease my intake of a lot of things that aren't good for a diabetic such as sodas and chips. How do I stay motivated, when I only work out two days a week, and sometimes not at all? It's like my mind can't stay truly focused on that because of my career situation which is being without a job now for almost... 1/5/2015 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Are You Eating Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
by Wellness Editor
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Wellness Tip: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are not manufactured by the body, but must be ingested through diet. Omega-3s are necessary for blood clotting, cell health support and reduced inflammation. Evidence suggests they prevent cardiovascular disease. The average western diet is lopsided with Omega-6 fatty acids, which promote inflammation and compete with Omega-3s to metabolize.... 1/4/2015 10:00:00 PM
Rob Greenstein
2 Hidden Dangers in Everyday Products You Must Know About
by Rob Greenstein
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You walk down an aisle in the huge supermarket that stocks just about everything imaginable. Your cart already contains food, about which you feel virtuous because you conscientiously read labels to avoid unhealthy additives.Spying a shampoo brand you saw in a TV ad, you drop the plastic bottle into your cart. The same brand of hair conditioner gets snapped up next. Further along, toothpastes are displayed.... 1/4/2015 8:00:00 AM
James Hinton
​Avoiding the E-Room
by James Hinton
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Okay, great. It's happened again. You're sniffling, wheezing, congested, and your head feels like the morning after a Keith Richards party. The office cough has gotten around and you've caught it. Congratulations! It's time for another visit to the dreaded emergency room, with all of the wait time and out of pocket costs that entails. Or is it?Don't Go To The E-RoomGoing to the emergency room is probably... 12/22/2014 8:00:00 AM
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Simple Goals For Successful Weight Loss
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Wellness Tip: People often give up on a diet and exercise plan because they do not see results as quickly as they would like. While it is important to have a goal in mind, such as losing a certain number of pounds, these larger goals should be for the long term. Set a variety of short-term goals as well, such as losing a pound a week, walking for 30 minutes every day, or increasing the number of push... 12/21/2014 10:00:00 PM
Rob Greenstein
Why You Should Care About Bees (For Your Health)
by Rob Greenstein
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Bees are essential to the plant foods we eat. In the U.S. alone, industrious bees annually help pollinate crops worth more than $200 billion. Pollination is the main job they perform for humans. Raw honey is the main product they produce. What is “raw" honey? Isn't all honey the same—a sweet sticky substance made by bees that you add to your tea or drizzle into a bowl of cereal? Wrong! Raw organic... 12/21/2014 8:00:00 AM
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The Most Important Thing You Should Do In The Morning
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Have you heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Do you know why? Wellness Tip: The body is an exquisitely engineered machine - with muscles, nerves, and hormones, all operating within a cycle. You sleep, you eat, you play, you flex your muscles and you rest. After a full night's sleep of, say, seven or eight hours, while your body has been resting and regenerating, you... 12/17/2014 10:00:00 PM
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11 Ways To Reduce The Stress Before Christmas
by Wellness Editor
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As you probably already know, stress can have a negative impact on health. Although Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and sharing, many people find the holidays to be one of the most stressful times of the year. To keep stress levels from negatively impacting your health, following are some suggestions on ways that you can reduce the amount of stress in your life this Christmas season. On to... 12/16/2014 8:00:00 AM
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