People today can expect to live longer. Many countries are experiencing population growth in terms of size and proportion of older persons. Even the WHO (World Health Organization) estimates that by 2030, one in six people worldwide will be 60 years or older. But with aging comes the impact of the accumulation of a wide
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Have you heard the saying, “If you eat right, your pants won’t be tight”? Whether you have upcoming events like a High School reunion, Thanksgiving gatherings, a company Christmas party to attend, or a New Year’s bash. We all want to look and feel good about ourselves when we put on that new outfit, or
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Like the rest of us, you might realize how important it is to stay on top of your health, but your busy schedule and your life’s demands get in the way. Our health needs tend to slip to the very bottom of our “to-do” list each week. In an effort to provide you with practical
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New Year’s Day is right around the corner, which means the resolutions and goals are too. Are you ready? If you’re like most of us, setting health and weight-related goals for the new year may have you feeling a bit overwhelmed. In a society filled with temptations and so many examples of what not to
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We often think everyone is struggling with the same health problems. It’s easier to ignore the symptoms and blame an excuse for the way we are feeling. For example, Lindsey could have ignored her fatigue and shortness of breath but instead, she listened to what her body was trying to tell her. Health concerns don’t
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Have you ever come in from a long, hot day of yard work and grabbed the plump, juicy looking orange out of the fruit bowl only to peel it open and find that it’s rotten on the inside? That moment is always so disappointing! Sometimes our bodies can pull that trick on us too. How
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Did you know that 45.2% of women over 20 have hypertension, and that heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death in women? Regular blood work is one of the number one things a woman can do to stay on top of her health and can catch these issues early, potentially saving her life!
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Why would you need to have a nutritional blood test for vitamin deficiencies? We are breaking down the health benefits behind each test. Ideally you’d get your vitamins and minerals from food, but that can be harder to do than you think. There are some foods out there that pack a heftier nutritional punch than
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The holiday season can be busy and stressful. While you are focusing all your time and energy on the ones you love, it is important to take time for yourself to stay happy & balanced. Use this time to check in with yourself, do your favorite things, enjoy each moment and cherish the reason for
Read More...“You are what you eat.” “Food is fuel.” “You can’t leave the dinner table until you eat all of your veggies.” “Eat your vitamins.” “Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.” Sounds familiar? We’ve heard these sayings way too many times, but do you ever really think about what they mean? How
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