On Stress: How to Manage

Stress is a common experience for most people, and it can affect both our mental and physical health. It’s important to understand how stress works, the ways it can impact our bodies, and how to manage it. What is stress? Stress is a response to a perceived threat or challenge, and it...

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Fats: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Are you feeling confused about fats in your diet? Do you want to know which fats are good for you and which ones to avoid? Well, you’ve come to the right place!  The Different Fats in Your Diet First things first, not all fats in your diet are created equal. Some are essential for our...

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The Truth About Hypertension

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and many don’t even know it. What you don’t know about hypertension could hurt you. Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United...

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Sodium is out, Spices are in

Sodium is found in many of the foods we eat, and most of us get more of it than we need. This is because salt is already added to a lot of the foods we buy and dishes we order, and you may not even realize it. It is used by food manufacturers and others who prepare foods as a preservative and to...

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Defining Alcohol Misuse

Alcohol affects different people in different ways. Drinking alcohol in large amounts, too often, or being unable to control alcohol consumption are each signs of alcohol misuse. It feeds off of the same reward circuit that anyone with any addiction faces, which you can read about in our drug...

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Stretch Daily for High Benefits

The benefits of including a daily stretch in your routine can make a world of difference in your life. If you find you are someone who struggles with flexibility, posture, or even stress, this is for you. To learn some basic stretches, check out our post on flexibility stretching. 1. Flexibility...

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