Heart disease and everything that comes with it — heart attacks to high cholesterol — run in my family… both sides. Because of that, and the fact that I don’t ever want to go down that road myself, it’s a subject that I’ve had to learn about inside and out. So when my mother’s doctor…

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I don’t do it often, but sometimes it’s just easier to pick up dinner on my way home than it is to worry about what’s in the freezer that can be thawed quickly, chop and peel vegetables and stand over a hot stove once I get home. And yes, like many of you I’m sure,…

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I’ll be honest… I love to relax with a nice glass of wine in the evening. I enjoy sitting with my husband, talking about our day and sipping my favorite pinot grigio. That’s why when I heard that a contaminant linked to serious health risks had been found in some of the most popular brands…

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My family and I took a short trip this last. We didn’t do anything big — just got away for a few days to have some fun and see places we hadn’t seen before. We swam, saw some great shows and ate way too much junk food. It was a blast! But, you know what?…

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For years I felt sick… I was always fatigued. Every joint in my body hurt, my brain was always foggy or I was fighting a headache. My weight kept climbing, my skin got drier and my hands and feet grew colder by the day. As if all that wasn’t enough to keep me in a…

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A few days ago, I was working at my desk when suddenly I got a sharp pain behind my eyes and my vision became blurry. The words on the screen, that I could see clearly just moments before, were now hazy around the edges… and the problem worsened as each moment passed. When I reached…

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Are you as thin as you used to be? Maybe you’ve noticed a few extra pounds creeping up around your hips and thighs… maybe your jeans don’t fit as well as they used to or you can’t get your favorite shirt buttoned anymore?

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Over the past few years, I’ve been noticing a change in my skin. More fine lines are showing up around my eyes, and my jawline is just not as firm as it used to be. I know, I know — I’m not as young as I used to be. But, wouldn’t it be nice if…

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I still remember having to miss my daughter’s first grade Christmas pageant. I was sitting in the front row with my camera ready, excited to see my little angel step out on the stage when it hit… the cramping, clawing, urgent need to “go” that anyone who lives with irritable bowel syndrome knows all too…

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Quick question — you’re getting ready to make dinner… What oil do you reach for? Why do I care? It’s simple… According to a new study, one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world could be stealing your memory. Which oil is it? How does it steal your memory? Here are the…

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