Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms: Managing Stress and Supporting Your Health Mothers are the ultimate jugglers—coordinating family schedules from soccer games and band practice to doctor’s appointments, planning and preparing healthy meals, and, for many, balancing a full-time job. We seem to do it all. Unfortunately, being the “24-hour woman” often comes with a price:…
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Honoring Wangari Maathai: One Woman’s Legacy of Environmental Action Professor Wangari Maathai was a woman who lived life with passion, determination, and inspiration—so much so that she made a lasting impact on millions of people across the globe. A Life of Historic Firsts and Global Impact Some of her accomplishments include being the first woman…
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Spring Cleaning Made Simple: Three Tips for a Fresh, Organized Home Spring cleaning season is here! I say this with joy and excitement—ready to clean under the beds, organize the garage, dust the ceiling fans, move the refrigerator, and sweep. For many people, though, spring cleaning can feel overwhelming and daunting, and simply knowing where…
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Get Your Plate in Shape for National Nutrition Month Next year will mark the 40th year since the first National Nutrition Week campaign was launched. And I know I am showing my age, but I remember 1973! I was an intense pre-med college student working in a research lab and studying to take the Medical…
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Why Losing Weight Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Heart Do you know your BMI? If you are among the more than 70 million Americans whose BMI is greater than 30, you are at a significantly increased risk for developing heart disease. In fact, being overweight may be a bigger…
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How to Support Your Body’s Natural Detoxification Systems Every day, your body works hard to eliminate toxins produced from metabolizing food, fluids, medications, and even the air you breathe. Your liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, and digestive system all play essential roles in filtering, neutralizing, and removing waste and toxic by-products from the body. How the…
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10 Heart Disease Prevention Tips for a Strong, Healthy Heart Did you know that about four people will have a heart attack—and one person will die—in the time it takes to read this blog? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for adults in the United States, but the good news is that it…
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Eco-Friendly Eating: Simple “Eating Green” Tips for a Healthier Planet Why Sustainable Eating Matters Did you know the food choices you make and the way you shop for, prepare, and serve food can negatively impact the environment? Well, that is absolutely true—and it is becoming increasingly important that we all help our environment in every…
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