Health & Well-Being

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What Is All The Hype About Protein?
Along with the raising popularity of gym culture and building muscle, athletes and people in general have been all over the protein hype. Protein is a... Learn More
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Is Your High Blood Pressure Medication Putting You At Risk For COVID-19?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear-mongering and claims about miracle cures have brought lots of misinformation to the internet. Learn More
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Celiacs vs Gluten Intolerant and Gluten-Free Friendly Foods
What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in some grains such as wheat, rye, and barley, and foods made with those grains such as bread, co... Learn More
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IBS, A Sneaky GI Disorder
Did you know IBS sneakily affects more than 35 million Americans?1 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a type of functional gastrointestinal tract (GI) ... Learn More
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Foods That Support The Immune System
Does an immune-boosting diet even exist? It is important to understand some basic information before digging into how diet influences the immune syste... Learn More
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More Than the Winter Blues... Bring Some Joy Back This Season
Tis the season to be jolly, but for many it can be blue. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression people experience by means of a sig... Learn More
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Common Interactions Between Food and Drugs
Some foods can interact with your medications, making the risk of harmful side effects higher by changing how the medicine is absorbed, or how it work... Learn More
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Social Connection is Beneficial for Individual Health and Community Resilience
The U.S. Surgeon General published a report in 2023, that the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the prevalence of social isolation as a major public heal... Learn More
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Thanksgiving Food Safety Basics
Keep bacteria, viruses and other unwanted guests away from holiday festivities
Keep bacteria, viruses and other unwanted guests away from holiday festivities with these food safety basics for Thanksgiving. Learn More
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Can What You Eat Improve Your Metabolism?
What is Metabolism? In a nutshell, metabolism is the process of the body turning our food and drink into energy. Everyone has a metabolism, and it is ... Learn More