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HOT TIP: Natural Anti-Inflammatory?

A common herb is a natural anti-inflammatory - that's a bonus. Just add it to dishes, smoothies or take a supplement (like me!). Find out more from one of our favorite health activists.   Chronic low-grade inflammation has been linked…
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Winter Squash

   Our Food Editor Christine guides us through Winter Squash: Delicata, Kobocha and Sweet Dumpling.    Fall has arrived here in the Northeast! It makes me feel a little melancholy to see the days getting shorter, but I really love getting in…
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Foods to Help Insomnia

 We can all use a little help falling asleep sometimes, and for a few of us, that's just about every night. Insomnia's the best, right? Not. Try these suggestions from Shape Magazine the next time you need a dose of…
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Benefits of Strength Training

  Do you think cardio is the best way to lose weight and stay fit? Strength training is not only a major element to a healthy lifestyle, there are many more benefits than you have probably considered. We loved this…
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Help for the Caregiver

If you are new to caregiving, you likely have no idea where to start or the resources that are available to you. Here's a handy guide from Harvard Medical School's HealthBeat to guide you in the right direction.   Being…
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HOT TIP: Fiber-ama!

  Fiber is fabulous for you for more than the obvious reasons. Find out more...   HOT TOP: Scientists at Leeds University found that increasing your fiber intake by seven grams a day can lower your risk of heart disease…
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Easiest Home Detox Ever

   We love these tips from Health.com on the easiest ways to detox your home.   Green your home We carefully watch what goes into our mouths and on our bodies—organic this, petroleum-free that. But when it comes to keeping…
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HOT TIP: Mix it Up, Y’all!

  Variety is the spice of life, right? It is when it comes to exercise, according to a new study. Find out more...   According to a new study from Skidmore College's exercise and nutrition scientist Paul Arciero, Ph.D., those…
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Golden Toasted Panzanella

Our Food Editor Christine is making some magic with this hearty Italian salad. Sign us up!      I spent some time housesitting this summer in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. Not only is it gorgeously picturesque with lovely…
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