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Labor Day

We all know that workers are an integral part of our economy. They provide their labor to businesses in exchange for wages. In turn, companies use this labor to produce goods and services. Labor...

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Depression: Its Causes and Prevention

Depression is frequently misunderstood to be the same as stress. Stress is a normal part of everyday life, whereas depression is a mental illness. Though stress is sometimes correlated to depression, they are not...

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Obesity: A Global Epidemic

Did you know that obesity is a global epidemic? According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight, and over 650 million are clinically obese. That’s more than one-third...

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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism, also referred to as an underactive thyroid gland, is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones, creating a deficiency of thyroid hormones in the body. This condition is common,...

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8 Supplements To Help Combat Depression

Depression is a subject that many people are hesitant to talk about. It’s an uncomfortable topic that many of us don’t understand. It is more than just feeling sad or down for a short...

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Gluten Fact vs Fiction: Do We Really Need to Avoid It?

Understanding the foods we consume is important because many of us have been misled by promising marketing campaigns related to health-related complications and waistline woes. Don’t be deceived by the appearance of food. For...

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Understanding GERD And Managing Acid Reflux

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects your stomach and esophagus. Usually, the stomach produces an acidic “gastric juice” to digest the protein content of food. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES)...

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Alternative Proteins – The New Norm

We need protein to grow and maintain our health. However, with populations growing across the globe, balancing the need for protein with sustaining our planet’s natural resources is a concern for many. We need...