The Top 14 Nutrition Trends

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A recent poll of 500 Registered Dietitians, conducted by Today’s Dietitian and Pollock  Communications, unveiled a forecast for the top food and nutrition trends. Here’s a recap of  what’s to come:  Ancient grains are “in” again. They’re back and nutritionally superior to many modern-day, refined grains. Some to check out this year include quinoa, wheat…

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11 Simple Ways To Thrive

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Looking for ways to live your healthiest, happiest, and most fulfilling life? Taking care of your body,  mind, and spirit will help get you there. Here are some ideas to get you started.  Act like a kid. Hula hoops, frisbees, and jump ropes are fun, and great for fitness.  Try something new. Experiment with new…

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11 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Losing Fat

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Belly fat doesn’t seem to budge. Getting rid of your belly bulge is important for more than just vanity’s sake. Excess abdominal fat—particularly visceral fat, the kind that surrounds your organs and puffs your stomach into a “beer gut”—is a predictor of heart disease, type 2 diabetes,  insulin resistance, and some cancers. If diet and…

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Why Hydration Should Be on Your Mind

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Research points to a link between dehydration and mental performance People who like to work up a sweat should definitely have proper hydration practices on their minds. A review in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found strong evidence that athletes who lose more than 2% of their body weight in fluids—all too common in prolonged…

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10 Things to Know About Measles

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In theory, the measles virus could be eliminated from the face of the earth entirely. An effective vaccine against the disease exists. Furthermore, accurate diagnostic tests to identify the disease are available readily. In addition, because animals do not carry the virus, an entire animal species would not have to be eradicated. Unfortunately, however, if…

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10 Natural Remedies for Anxiety That Really Work

Natural Remedies for Anxiety

By: Providence Health Team Almost everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another. Whether it’s about money, work, or relationships, modern life seems to be a minefield of anxiety-producing situations. But everyday anxiety isn’t necessarily something that requires turning to drugs or therapy. In observance of Mental Health Month, we’re sharing these simple anxiety remedies…

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10 Foods to Improve Your Acid Reflux

Acid Reflux

By: Providence Health Team Do you have a burning feeling? If you frequently experience heartburn or discomfort in the abdomen or chest after eating, you may have acid reflux. Don’t worry; you are not alone. A recent study suggests that 60 percent of the population experience acid reflux at some point. About 20 to 30…

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10 Easy Ways To Slash Calories

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Amanda MacMillan/TIME Cutting a few calories here and there won’t show up on the scale immediately but making consistent changes will. Here are10 effortless ways to sidestep excess calories throughout your day—without missing them at all. Drink your tea or coffee plain A recent study published in the journal Public Health found that people who…

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9 Ways to Age Gracefully

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Individuals who age ‘ gracefully are able to find a balance between the inevitability that every day brings them one day closer to death and the value of doing whatever they can to remain healthy and vital as long as they can. Although mortality is a fact of life, so is the fact that many…

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7 Ways to Set a Fitness Resolution You’ll Actually Keep

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Fitness, by Laura Newc This New Year, millions of Americans will don their sneakers, shimmy into their gym shorts, and resolve to transform their fitness in the months ahead. These visions of physical grandeur vary widely. One person might aim to walk for an hour three times each week; another might plan to run five marathons…

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