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Health & Wellness

Now that Covid-19 is on the Decline, “Normal” Viruses like the Stomach Flu are on the Rise

Now that the pandemic seems to be easing (knock on wood), mask mandates are ceasing, and people are kind of returning to "normal," those age-old "normal" viruses like the Stomach Flu (norovirus) are once again on the rise, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. For most of the U.S., roughly 99.5%, it isn’t recommended to wear a mask indoors in public because of low or medium […]

todayApril 6, 2022

Health & Wellness

The Truth behind the 4 Greatest Nutrition Myths

Our immune system is built to fight viruses, bacteria, and fungi, which can cause infections. A strong immune system is important to keep us from getting sick. But does taking vitamin C supplements as a preventative measure really make a difference? Myth #1: “Vitamin C protects us from the common cold.”  Getting enough vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is important for keeping our immune system in fighting form. The Mayo Clinic […]

todayDecember 9, 2020

Health & Wellness

The Causes and Ways to Ease Hand Swelling During Exercise

Hand swelling during exercise is a fairly common problem. The cause isn't completely clear, but hand swelling appears to be a result of the way your body and blood vessels respond to the increased energy demands of your muscles during exercise. In a recent report published by the Mayo Clinic, they say that hand swelling is due to the fact that exercise increases blood flow to your heart and lungs, […]

todayNovember 7, 2019

Food & Drink

Have an Apple a Day in October… National Apple Month!

October is National Apple Month! National With all the wild and far-reaching foodie holidays, the simple Apple Month is the only national, generic apple promotion in the United States. Originally founded in 1904 as National Apple Week, it was expanded to the entire month of October because, well, apples are sweet, delicious, nutritious, and in season right now! Just consider the versatility of apples.  Along with blueberries, grapes, oranges and […]

todayOctober 15, 2019

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