Lean and Mean: Turkey
Lean and Mean: Turkey Helps Build a Balanced Lifestyle As the calendar flips to a new year, many Americans try to tackle a tough task: building a healthier lifestyle. According to Statista, the sense of being unhealthy is especially strong among Millennials, with nearly 80% of adults under the age of 36 reporting that they […]
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Reduce Your Risk for Another Heart Attack
How to Reduce Your Risk for Another Heart Attack (Video end of page) Reduce your risk for another heart attack today. After a heart attack, as many as 1 in 4 survivors will have another one. Lifestyle changes and working closely with your doctor to manage your health can help minimize the risk of a […]
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Understanding Rare Cancers
Four facts to know about one type of rare cancer, soft tissue sarcomas (Family Features) Although rare cancers don’t occur often, they can affect people of all ages and genders. A rare cancer is defined as fewer than 15 new diagnoses per 100,000 people per year, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Additionally, […]
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5 things we wish we’d known
5 things we wish we’d known: Advice from families who have lost a loved one to addiction Every day in America 185 people die from a drug overdose — that’s like a plane crashing each day, day after day. Families who have lost their loved ones have united to help other families impacted by the […]
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COVID-19 and Volatile Markets
Making Sense of COVID-19 and Volatile Markets By Dan Keady, TIAA Chief Financial Planning Strategist While the health and wellbeing of family, friends, and neighbors remain top of mind, it’s perfectly normal to think about savings and investments given recent market fluctuations. It’s important to remember to stay calm and keep your eye on the […]
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Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition (Family Features) With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right. Consider these simple suggestions from Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, health and nutrition communications manager for Dole […]
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Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Peppermint Shortbread Cookies. Holiday celebrations call for recipes of all kinds, but perhaps the most popular area at many parties is the dessert table. Add flavor to your get-togethers with a festive treat like these Peppermint Shortbread Cookies, which call for the seasonal taste of peppermint and the versatility of dairy for a sweet bite […]
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Encourage Picky Eaters
5 Tips to Encourage Picky Eaters (Culinary.net) Feeding an entire family can be difficult enough on its own with busy evenings full of hustle and bustle. One additional factor that can cause even more headaches is dealing with a picky eater, especially a child whose preferred menu ranges from hot dogs to candy. If you’re […]
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Eat more plants and less meat in 2020
Simple, Plant-Powered Summer Meals (Family Features) With more than half of Americans willing to eat more plants and less meat in 2020 (and beyond), according to a study conducted by Yale and Earth Day Network, one thing holds true: Even when food is better for you and the planet, families crave a quality taste. […]
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Child’s Diet with Low-Sugar Options
Refresh Your Child’s Diet with Low-Sugar Options (Family Features) Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh as children may also need to focus on healthier food choices. A study […]
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‘It Impacts Weight, Sleep and Mental Health
‘It Impacts Weight, Sleep and Mental Health (Family Features) Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be diagnosed. Adams has always been an active person, but for a few years, she had […]
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Better Balance for Every Day
Better Balance for Every Day Resolve to make nutritious eating a priority (Family Features) Discovering a better version of yourself is all about striking balance. That’s especially true when it comes to making smarter food choices that you can maintain over time. A sustainable, long-term healthy eating approach, such as the Atkins low-carb lifestyle, emphasizes […]
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Make Cents of a Healthy Diet
Make Cents of a Healthy Diet (Family Features) One of the great myths of healthy eating is that it’s expensive. Making healthier choices can actually save you money when you know how to shop smart. To help encourage healthier communities, the American Heart Association and Aramark have simple tips to keep in mind as you […]
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Recipes with Big Flavor
Wholesome Recipes with Big Flavor (Family Features) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes a variety of commitments, from exercising to eating right. However, serving up healthy meals doesn’t have to be boring. From earthy and nutty black ripe olives to rich and fruity kalamata olives, Lindsay adds a hearty and flavorful punch to just about any […]
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How to Start a Keto Diet
(Family Features) Starting a keto diet continues to be one of the leading trends in nutrition, though many find the transition to be daunting. Kristin Kirkpatrick, RDN, Quest Nutrition spokesperson and former nutrition lead for the Cleveland Clinic, recommends these guidelines for a day on the meal plan to help you get started. Find more […]
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Tech Gifts Can Make Resolutions a Reality
Tech Gifts Can Make Resolutions a Reality. While many people who make New Year’s resolutions drop them within a couple weeks or months, pulling those newly received tech device gifts out of the packaging and putting them to good use may be just the help you need to keep your resolutions on track. (Family Features) […]
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Time-Saving Recipes for Healthier Living
8 Time-Saving Recipes for Healthier Living. Kickstart the new year by making meaningful changes for yourself and your family. Finding nutritious recipes can help you stay on track when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle. (Family Features) As you look to start 2020 off right, opt for fresh ingredients. No matter what your goal […]
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Resolve to Be a Healthier You
While traveling more, losing weight and quitting bad habits are annually among some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, the turn of the calendar does represent a perfect opportunity to better yourself in multiple ways. The impact of taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle – from committing to eating well, sleeping better, drinking cleaner […]
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Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season
Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season (Family Features) Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, […]
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Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season
Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging. (Family Features) Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, particularly children, may want things to be […]
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