Resolve to Give More in 2020 Research Proves That the Act of Giving Has Positive Effects on Physical and Mental Health

As 2019 ends and we reflect on all that we have received throughout the year, we should also ask ourselves if we have also blessed others in acts of giving as well. A new year always brings new opportunities. Why not add more acts of giving to our New Year’s resolutions for 2020?  As a …

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We Should All Be Mindful That Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Still Affects Many During the Holidays

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately “12.3 million American households remain food insecure – meaning that 1 in 8 households had difficulty at some time during the year in providing enough food for all their members.” Food insecurity is a major risk factor for malnutrition. Healthline defines malnutrition as “getting too …

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Holiday Feasts Giving You Heartburn? Control Your GERD Symptoms Through Dietary Changes

This is the season of giving. It is also the season of holiday parties, food, drinks and festivities. For GERD sufferers, approximately 15 to 30% of the U.S. population, the consequences of such merriment can be painful. GERD is an acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease and if you have already been diagnosed, you are fully …

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Ask About Your Family Health History as Your Families Gather During This Holiday Season

As families travel from far and wide to be together under one roof during the holidays, it is a prime opportunity to inquire about your family health history. It is a “reminder to assess health risks for illnesses known to run in families-like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.” According to the New England Cord …

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