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End-of-Life Doulas: Thinking Ahead

Many people are familiar with the concept of doulas, with the term introduced in the 1970s to refer to...

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Expired Drugs: Reading Between the Lines

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Mammograms, Starting at Age 40

In a major shift, an influential medical panel is now...

Lab-Grown Meat: The Future Is Here

Meat from animals is a great source of protein—and a...

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July 2024 Issue

Decoding Dates on Food
Speaking of Wellness: Healthwashing
Berberine Supplements
Boxing for Fitness
Noise Pollution
Marijuana and the Heart
Lung Cancer Screening
Crab, Grapefruit, & Avocado Salad

End-of-Life Doulas: Thinking Ahead

Many people are familiar with the concept of doulas, with...

Buzz Off

Whether you’re traveling to a mosquito-ridden area or just planning...

FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS

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A Guide to Dietary Supplements

What is a dietary supplement? By definition, it is a substance taken...

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July 2024 Issue

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Marijuana and Your Heart

It’s well known that smoking cigarettes takes a toll on the heart,...

WELLNESS ADVICE

Marmite … Anyone?

Over the years, I’ve heard about Marmite but have never tried it....

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Bah-Bah-Bah, Bah-Bah-Berberine

Berberine—a compound extracted from a variety of plants, including barberry, goldenseal, and...

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When Sound Becomes Noise

According to recent data from the University of Michigan, about one-third of...

MOVE WELL

Can Stepping Up Your Exercise Tamp Down Your Pain?

Exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a study published...

STAY WELL

A New Take on Bone Health

You may think all you need to know about your bone health...

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Expired Drugs: Reading Between the Lines

Part 2 of a 3-part series on product 'expiration' dates You have a...

FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS

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A Guide to Dietary Supplements

What is a dietary supplement? By definition, it is a substance taken...

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