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9 Aging Habits that Add Years to Your Life

It's important to take care of yourself at every age. The healthy steps you take now can make a difference ...

Hepatitis Alphabet Soup

You may have heard about a recent outbreak of Hepatitis A, linked to organic strawberries imported from Mexico and sold ...

Try Something New: Green Beans Ceasar (recipe included)

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I receive many requests for holiday recipes. In one of my previous blogs, I asked ...

Careful Diet Adherence Improves Success After Bariatric Surgery

Sometimes after surgery, or just in general, someone will follow a clear liquid diet. However, a bariatric clear liquid diet ...

6 Pillars to Support Your Health

Improving your health can feel overwhelming at times, especially if you’re dealing with weight gain or a chronic health condition. ...

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugary Drinks

There are fingers pointing every which way when it comes to the cause of obesity. There is new technology which ...

Baking Basics for Diabetes and Blood Glucose Control

A common question that arises during diabetes education consults – is it necessary to eliminate all baked goods and desserts ...

Pregnancy Myths and Facts

When you’re pregnant, the list of dos and don’ts can seem daunting. Friends, relatives and even strangers will offer advice ...

12 Steps to a Healthier 2013

A few years ago, a worksite wellness coordinator requested that I write a presentation for her worksite. She wanted the ...

What Can My Newborn Taste and Smell?

Babies are born with all five senses: Sight Hearing Touch Smell Taste Newborns experience the world around them quite differently than adults do. We commonly hear ...

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