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Melanie Potock
3 Reasons to Avoid the Kid’s Menu and What to Do Instead
by Melanie Potock
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What if the common restaurant kid’s menu was never invented? What if parents ordered right off the adult menu, asking for a side plate to share “grown-up foods” with their kids from the moment they were learning to chew? What would happen? Kids would be exposed to a wide variety of textures, aromas and tastes. Research shows that exposure to new foods is the first step to raising healthy eaters.Kids... 9/13/2023 4:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
5 Foods That Fend Off Hunger
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The idea of eating to suppress appetite is more than a little appealing, and it makes sense. Of course, when you think about it, we do in fact eat to remove hunger. That sounds like an oversimplification but sometimes keeping it simple works out for the best. Since many people reach out to food in times of stress, anxiety and depression, sometimes we do have to make sure we are eating to fully satisfy... 9/12/2023 4:00:00 AM
Stacy Reuille-Dupont, PhD, LAC, CPFT, CNC,
Fitness is a Feeling
by Stacy Reuille-Dupont, PhD, LAC, CPFT, CNC,
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Do you remember the last time you felt strong? How about powerful? Fierce? We feel them in our bodies as physical sensations and flood our minds with thoughts that reinforce how we feel. We make meaning of the physical sensations based on our past experience and current environmental context. We can tap this power to overcome obstacles on our fitness journey. Sometimes I might feel strong following... 9/10/2023 4:00:00 AM
Judith Finlayson
Healthy Diet, Healthy Gut, Longer Life
by Judith Finlayson
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Recent news on the projected lifespans of younger Americans isn’t good. A 2021 study suggests that if present trends continue they will be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents. Researchers found that the health of people born between 1964 and 1989 (Generations X and Y) has been declining.Compared to their parents and grandparents younger people had higher rates of anxiety and... 9/9/2023 4:00:00 AM
Nidhi Thakur
3 Ways to Recognize and Calm Bipolar Anxiety
by Nidhi Thakur
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Our minds naturally don't want to feel emotional or physical pain. The brain is hardwired to protect you from pain. Resisting emotional distress is a reflex, like yanking your hand away from a hot stovetop. In some situations, this mechanism keeps us safe, but not when what you are resisting is being present with your bipolar symptoms. The reality is that trying to protect yourself often - "backfires... 9/8/2023 4:00:00 AM
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Sleep Better: Get Your Own Blanket
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When it’s cold out, cuddling under a blanket with our significant other might seem sweet, comforting and romantic. But could there be negatives hidden beneath this blissful picture? If you want to improve the quality of your sleep during the night, read on to find out why sharing a blanket might not be your best bet. Temperature is a Factor in Good Sleep The temperature of the room when trying to sleep... 9/7/2023 4:00:00 AM
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Don’t Like to Talk to Strangers? Hello, ‘Liking Gap’
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Some of us love talking with strangers, even seeking out opportunities to meet new folks. Others...well, not so much. We may worry before, during, and after the entire conversation about what the other person thinks or hone in on our own quirks, wondering how awkward we seemed or if we said the wrong thing. Those of us who don’t like to talk to strangers might even assume that our new chat partner... 9/6/2023 4:00:00 AM
Dr. Chad Larson
Support Your Brain With These Clinically Proven Nutrients
by Dr. Chad Larson
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During the past 5 to 10 years, there has been a flood of research looking into the effects of different nutrients on brain function. One such study, published last year, investigated preventative strategies for cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. The researchers concluded that DHA from omega-3 fatty acids, along with an antioxidant, can theoretically... 9/3/2023 4:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
15 Tips to Shop Healthier at Your Supermarket
by Fred Fletcher
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Many consumers shop for food without thinking too much either about food safety or the repercussions of eating things with long-term harmfulness. Warning people about things posing immediate danger is generally well received and understood. But try telling people that glyphosate (the main ingredient in Roundup now found in increasing amounts in our food, beverages, and drinking water) causes cancer.... 9/2/2023 4:00:00 AM
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3 Ways You Might Strengthen Your Lungs
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How good is your lung capacity? The strength and elasticity in our lungs naturally decline with age, even in those of us who are healthy and don’t smoke. This can make breathing harder over time. And here we are in a pandemic where lung health can mean the difference between life and death. Fortunately, there are a few ways to fight back and preserve and strengthen the health of the lungs.Consume foods... 9/1/2023 4:00:00 AM
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