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15 Heart Healthy Foods

  Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. And experts estimate that about 80% of these deaths are preventable. (1, 58) One major variable is exercise. But when it comes to heart health, diet is also a crucial factor. The meals you consume can have a significant impact on your blood pressure,[...]
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Stay Hydrated!

Water is such a tricky thing. Many of us aren’t quite a fan of having to drink water on a regular basis, despite its absolute necessity to stay hydrated. We absolutely need to drink enough on a regular basis to keep our bodies running properly, and to avoid catastrophic failure. While that might sound dramatic,[...]
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8 Health Benefits Of Pistachios

Seeds of the Pistacia vera tree, pistachios are tasty, fun to eat, and super good for you!  Popular in many dishes – including ice cream – pistachios aren’t new on the scene. In fact, they’ve been a snack of choice since 7000 BC! [1] That’s good news, because these nuts contain many nutrients and compounds[...]
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Do Ice Baths Have Any Benefits?

You may have noticed athletes or fitness influencers jumping in bathtubs of ice or really cold water following a workout. You may have then wondered why on earth anyone would do such a thing.  For such an uncomfortable experience, it must come with some amazing benefits, right?  In today’s blog, we take a look at[...]
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10 Easy Ways To Detox Your Home

The unfortunate truth is that it may be near impossible to remove every chemical from your home. This is due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These are the emitted gasses from certain household items such as paints, paint strippers, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers, disinfectants, and air fresheners.  These can also emit from new furniture,[...]
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8 Things To Avoid If You Have Arthritis

Arthritis is a common health condition that affects many people. An estimated 40% of men and 47% of women will be diagnosed with osteoarthritis – the most common form of arthritis – at some point in their life. [1] While osteoarthritis is the most common, over 100 different types of arthritis exist, including rheumatoid arthritis[...]
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