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Juice Abuse

The guidelines for a healthy diet include five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. So is sipping several cups of juice a day a healthy way to fit in...

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Caffeine Craze

Did you know, about 83% of adults drink coffee every day? While most experts agree that drinking some caffeine each day is harmless, intake should be limited to avoid potential...

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Soda Smarts

The average American drinks 44.7 gallons of soda each year, totaling 169.2 liters or 476.8 cans, equaling 66,752 calories. Whether you drink soda because it’s sweet or you like the...

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H2O Hydration Habit

The empty calories found in sodas, sport drinks, coffee creamer, and juices can lead to high blood sugar and weight gain, increasing your risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and...

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Resolve to Keep Your Resolutions

You’ve made your New Year’s health resolutions. Now the question is: How will you stick to them? The answer: By relying on tools and support that make getting healthy fun...

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Harvest of the Month: Chestnuts

Chestnuts have been harvested and traded in the northern hemisphere for over three thousand years. Unlike other nuts and seeds, chestnuts are lower in calories and have less fat, while...

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Tips for Healthcare Cost Shopping

For decades, our healthcare system pretty much discouraged cost shopping. After all, when you pay so little of the cost yourself and the pricing is so complicated, it’s easier to...

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Exercise Clothing: Wear to Start

As you begin this walking journey, you may be wondering where to start as you work toward your goals. How about we start with your exercise clothing. After all, you...

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Harvest of the Month: Cranberries

You may be surprised to learn that cranberries have a reputation far beyond the Thanksgiving table or Christmas tree. These bright berries have health benefits ranging from the ability to...

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Understanding Insurance Terms

Sometimes wading through insurance documents can be like swimming in alphabet soup or reading a foreign language. Here’s a quick glossary to help you with some of the abbreviations and...

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