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Have a Healthy, Happy Halloween With These Tips

by Jessica Malen

Are you ready for costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating? Seven in 10 Americans celebrate Halloween, with each person spending approximately $72.31 on candy and costumes annually. But where did the origins of this holiday begin? Halloween, also known as All Hallows’… Continue Reading →

Have Your Sports… And Be Healthy, Too!

by Jessica Malen

Just because football season is coming to an end and the Superbowl is approaching, doesn’t mean you should go all-out with the hot dogs and beer. It’s also not an excuse to sit for hours on end. Can you have… Continue Reading →

October Is Women’s Health Awareness Month

by Jessica Malen

Here are seven ways all women can maintain their wellbeing for a long, healthy life: Get regular check-ups. Ask your doctor how often you should be seen for a routine checkup and make sure you to address any health concerns… Continue Reading →

More Women May Consider Breast-Cancer-Gene Testing

by Maya Munot

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone has the breast-cancer gene, also known as BRCA. But did you know that mutations to two BRCA genes– BRCA1 and BRCA2 – occur in an estimated 1 in 300 to 500 women and account for… Continue Reading →

Simple Ways to Enjoy Apples This Fall

by Kristy Hegner

Did you know? There are more than 100 varieties of apples grown in the U.S.! Autumn is apple season in most states – so it should be easy to find some in your hometown. Enjoy apples in some of these… Continue Reading →

Five-Senses Mindfulness Exercise

by Megan Van Hoet

Stressed out? Can’t stop worrying or thinking about something? Can’t focus? Feeling upset? Sometimes we feel like we’re caught in a tornado of thoughts and emotions. The exercise below is a quick and easy method for feeling more centered on… Continue Reading →

What to Know About Raw Cookie Dough

by Jen Wynn

Is Raw Cookie Dough Safe to Eat?  It can be challenging to prepare a batch of homemade cookies without snagging a scoop of the dough before popping them in the oven – it might even be a fond childhood memory…. Continue Reading →

Sleep-Stealing, Healthy Foods

by Maya Munot

Four Healthy Foods That Might Be Keeping You up at Night While you may be doing a great job staying away from greasy, spicy and sugary foods at dinnertime, ever wonder what’s still keeping you up at night? According to Maggie… Continue Reading →

The Power of Gratitude

by Nishat Islam

When people think of having gratitude, they think about being thankful for what they have in their life. This might be a fleeting moment, only occurring during positive events. Practicing gratitude focuses on the acknowledgement and appreciation of your blessings…. Continue Reading →

Taking the First Step to Getting Fit

by Megan Van Hoet

Like most tasks in life, one of the hardest aspects of exercising is getting started: taking the first step, signing up for the first class or jogging that first mile. Exercise has countless benefits including improved mood, better sleep, increased… Continue Reading →

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