Wellness For Real People
Perhaps you’ve heard about it on the news, or from your healthcare team. But what exactly is the Mediterranean diet? And why should you care? The Mediterranean diet, characterized by a primarily plant-based eating plan, has gained recognition for its...
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Can you believe that over 70 million Americans are sleep deprived!?! It's time to debunk the myth that sleep is merely a luxury and instead recognize it as the necessity it truly is. Sleep is necessary for restoring nutrients and...
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Grocery prices are on the rise! So what can we do to stay on budget, while still eating healthy? Registered dietitian nutritionist, Lauren Larson, shares some great tips: Planning ahead is crucial While it can be tempting to just roam...
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Could prolonged sitting be as dangerous to your health as smoking? A growing body of evidence suggests it might. However, on the positive side, a recent study reveals that incorporating just five minutes of light walking for every 30 minutes...
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Can meditation be as effective as an anxiety medication? A recent study suggests that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), can be as effective as antidepressant medication in reducing symptoms of anxiety disorders for some people. The study randomly assigned nearly 300...
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