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Why Spending Just Two Hours a Week in Nature Is Good for You
By | March 17, 2023 |
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Why Spending Just Two Hours a Week in Nature Is Good for You
Recent research has found clear evidence that going for a hike can help your health. Anyone who’s watched a child run free in a f...
By: Shawn Radcliffe | March 24, 2023
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18 Terrific Foods to Help Relieve Stress
If you’re feeling stressed, it’s only natural to seek relief. While occasional bouts of stress are difficult to avoid, chronic st...
By: Jillian Kubala, MS, RD | June 08, 2020 | Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE, Nutrition
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Why Earth Day Matters to People with Asthma: It’s the Air We Breathe
Each year on April 22, Earth Day acts as an invitation to reconnect with nature. Many people choose to spend the day exploring the...
By: Morgan Meissner, PhD | April 21, 2021
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17 Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Candy
Candy is popular worldwide but mostly made from sugar, artificial flavors, and food dyes, which provide calories but very little n...
By: Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA | September 18, 2019 | Medically reviewed by Adda Bjarnadottir, MS, RDN (Ice)
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The Best Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home
Indoor air pollution Living in an energy efficient, modern building can have unintended side effects. One of these side effects i...
By: Ellen Riley | September 18, 2018 | Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT
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Your Relationship with Money Is Affecting Your Health
Chances are, stress and anxiety about money are a part of your daily life. From rent and mortgage payments to health expenses and ...
By: Cathy Cassata | July 18, 2017
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The Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Stress
What is stress? Stress can be defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. It...
By: Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD | December 14, 2021 | Cydney Ortiz, PsyD
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Daily Intake of Sugar — How Much Sugar Should You Eat Per Day?
The amount of sugar that is safe to eat per day may depend on your total caloric intake, activity level, and other factors. In gen...
By: Kris Gunnars, BSc | June 10, 2023 | Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD, Nutrition
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11 Reasons Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You
Sugar is fine for you in small amounts, but too much can lead to weight gain, acne, type 2 diabetes, and can increase your risk of...
By: Jillian Kubala, MS, RD | September 26, 2022 | Amy Richter, RD, Nutrition
