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Wishing all of you a happy, healthy New Year!

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This is for all you tea lovers, and for those of you who are making the switch over from coffee to tea. Did you know there is a right way to prepare tea that gives you the best benefits?
We know that green tea is especially high in antioxidant polyphenols called catechins. The best type [...]

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If you have not gotten a flu shot, or choose not to this season, make sure you do everything you can to keep your immune system strong. Foods rich in antioxidants, plenty of fluids and sleep will help keep you healthy this season.
It’s no secret that cold and flu season peaks in winter. And [...]

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So it’s less than a week before Christmas, and Hanukkah is in a few days. If you feel like the flurry of the holidays is one more thing to juggle in an already busy schedule, then try to remember these few things to stay healthy:
1. BREATH- Take even a few minutes to breath and get [...]

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A recent study in the current issue of the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma linked the osteoporosis drug, Fosamax to femur fractures.
Oh no…not again. That’s all we need, is a half written small observational study that doesn’t give people enough information but that stirs up a hugh amount of fear and panic. I remember something [...]

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We’ve seen studies before claiming the benefits of adding nuts to your diet. Here is another one that shows improvement in metabolic syndrome, obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Nuts have a great combination of including complex carbohydrates, protein and quality fat. They also help you feel “full” during those holiday parties, so there’s less [...]

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A new study showed that the vaccine for girls to help prevent genital warts and cervical cancer may soon make it to prime-time for boys.
The vaccine Gardasil, was recently studied on men and boys. Those who received the Gardasil shots were >90% less likely to get genital warts than those who received placebo. [...]

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