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Tis’ The Season to Eat, Drink, & Be Merry, But Pay Attention to Your Cholesterol Too!

The National Institutes of Health defines cholesterol as, “a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones and other substances but having too much of it in your blood is linked to higher risks of heart disease and stroke.” With this definition in mind, we …

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Eating Together As A Family During The Holidays Can Have Great Health & Wellness Benefits

According to research conducted by the American College of Pediatricians, there are great benefits to adolescents spending time with their families at the family table at mealtime to protect against negative, high risk behaviors. The report explained that conversations among families at the dinner table over the past 30 years has declined by 30%. There …

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