Monthly Archives: October 2014

10 healthy strategies to survive the holidays

10 healthy strategies to survive the holidays (BPT) – The holidays are a wonderful time of year. A chance to see old friends and distant relatives, take a vacation or just put the stresses of everyday life behind you so you can focus solely on family and fun. If you’re trying to manage your weight,…

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Treats without tricks: Safety and nutrition tips for Halloween

Treats without tricks: Safety and nutrition tips for Halloween (BPT) – Halloween night is swiftly approaching and parents want children to stay safe while having fun. It’s easy to take the tricks out of trick-or-treating with simple Halloween safety and nutrition tips. As you prepare to send off your little ghouls and goblins for a…

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Taking responsibility for your health

Taking responsibility for your health: Ask for yourself, do it for your family (BPT) – Every day you sit around the dinner table with your loved ones and ask about their lives−“How was your day? What’s new at work? Do you have any plans for this weekend?” But how often do you ask the truly…

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Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you

Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you (BPT) – Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and lifestyle factors do play a role for some serious eye conditions…

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5 totally bogus things you only think you know about allergies

5 totally bogus things you only think you know about allergies (BPT) – You sneeze when a cat walks by, wheeze through the spring and summer, and can’t even get close to a Christmas tree. As one of the 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies, according to the Allergy and Asthma Association, you may…

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