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Best Diet for Heart Health Hint…Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet
Heart Disease Basics What about the American Heart Association Diet? Whole Food Plant-Based Diet vs. Mediterranean-Style Diet Why Don’t We…

5 Best Diets for Weight Loss
Nutritional Basics Advanced Nutrition The Mediterranean Diet The Low-Carb Diet, aka the Atkins Diet The Paleo Diet The Intermittent Fasting…

Kratom: What You Need to Know
Kratom is a substance obtained from the leaves of the kratom tree—a tropical evergreen in the coffee family that is native to Southeast Asia.

Fibromyalgia Your Complete Guide
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia Symptoms What causes fibromyalgia? What Makes Fibromyalgia So Difficult to Treat-Central Sensitization How do I know if…

The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test
This Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) will assist in determining if you have a drinking problem?

Healthy Drinker Quiz
Can you spot the Healthy Drinker in these 4 Examples?

Alcoholism: How Much is Too Much?
The answer to how much alcohol is too much is not as simple as stating a certain number of drinks.

11 Red Flags That You Have a Drinking Problem
Do you have a drinking problems? If you experience any one of these 11 red flags, you may be an unhealthy drinker.

Underweight Adults: Reasons, Risks and Recommendations
A healthy weight is about more than just your appearance. A healthy body weight reduces your risk of certain illness and can increase your life expectancy.

Weight Matters – Achieve and (Maintain) a Healthy Body Weight
Losing weight is hard. Be kind to yourself during your weight loss journey. Give yourself credit for your efforts and stay focused on the positive.

All You Need To Know About Influenza (The Flu)
Are Influenza and the Flu the Same Thing? How is Influenza Transmitted? What are the Symptoms of Influenza? How is…

What is Diabetes?
Diabetes and You Series – Part 1 What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the glucose, or sugar…

Diabetes Treatment
Treatment of Diabetes Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lifestyle!– Lifestyle changes are vital to manage diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes. Treatment options are similar…

Diagnosing Diabetes
Diabetes and You Series: Part 2 How do I know if I have diabetes? Usually, the best way to find…

High Blood Pressure and Hypertension
Blood pressure is the amount of force your heart uses to allow your blood to circulate. You want this number to be just right…