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There was a time when meat and potatoes was the standard American meal. But that seems to be changing.  In fact, more than a fourth of Americans are trading in meat for more plant-based diets, according to a Gallup Poll. On top of that, doctors are recommending replacing some of...

When you start taking a closer look at your health, one of the first questions that might come up is “Do I REALLY need a multivitamin?” It’s easy to assume the answer is no, especially if you eat a healthy diet and you exercise regularly.  But the answer might not...

Keeping cholesterol under control is an important part of maintaining your health as you age. 38% of Americans have high cholesterol. That also means they’re at higher risk for heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.  Most of us know that we need to keep our cholesterol lower—but what is a...

Stress—we all deal with it and most of us would prefer to face it less often!  With societal changes and shifts in norms and expectations, stress has taken over for many of us. We feel stressed about our responsibilities, the pressures of work and family, and our neverending to-do lists....

Brain fog can be scary. We’ve all had moments of forgetfulness, when we try to recall a word or a name but can’t quite place it.  But brain fog is different. It’s stronger and more persistent, and it isn’t pleasant. It might come across as difficulty completing tasks you used...