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3.3.26
| Food and Fitness, Healthy Eating, Parenting

Fortified Cereal Could Pose Risk to Kids

Fortified cereal for kids sounds healthy, but is it? Learn the risks of added vitamins, excess sugar and smarter breakfast swaps.
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2.26.26
| Care and Conditions, Heart, Food and Fitness, Recipes

The Heart Benefit of Berries

Learn how berries deliver great taste and potential heart benefits with an easy Peach Berry Crisp recipe you can make at home.
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1.28.26
| Mind Matters, Mindfulness

Benefits of Mindful Eating

Mindful eating encourages us to slow down, focus on the act of eating and build healthier habits by paying attention to how we eat rather than what we eat.
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1.21.26
| Food and Fitness, Healthy Eating

Add Variety When Eating Your Veggies

Discover how adding more veggies and more variety can boost your health and make meals more satisfying. Simple tips can help you enjoy them every day.
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12.8.25
| Food and Fitness, Healthy Eating

The Scoop on Eggnog

Eggnog is a classic holiday treat — creamy, flavorful and versatile. Learn about its health benefits and easy swaps for a lighter, nutritious option.
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8.5.25
| Parenting, Infants and Toddlers, School Age

Debunking Childhood Myths

Debunk childhood myths! Discover the truth behind common tales like 'reading in dim light ruins eyesight' and separate fact from fiction.
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2.20.25
| Food and Fitness, Healthy Eating

6 Steps to Pack a Balanced Lunch for Adults

Packing lunch saves money and boosts health. Include protein, fruits, veggies, healthy fats, snacks and drinks. Rotate items to keep it fresh and satisfying.
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11.13.24
| Food and Fitness

Easy Meal Prep for Healthy Eating

Healthy eating should be a top priority, but when you're tired or stressed, it's easier to choose the chips and chocolate over the complicated meal on Pinterest that needs to be prepared from scratch. With some easy meal prep ideas, you'll be eating healthier quicker. Set aside a day once...

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11.5.24
| Prevention and Wellness

End-of-the-Year Health Checklist

Take time this fall to plan for a healthy new year. From reviewing your health insurance plan to scheduling needed vaccines, use our simple end-of-the-year health checklist to help you stay on top of your health.

Insurance and Planning Checklist

Health Insurance: Review your current health insurance plan and see...

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10.3.24
| Food and Fitness

The Health Benefits of Pumpkin

As we head toward the cooler months, thoughts wander to leaf peeping, cozy sweaters, football and the appearance of the symbol of fall … the pumpkin. 

While we have come to see the pumpkin as the undeniable mascot of autumn, there’s more to the humble gourd than jack-o-lanterns, bread, Thanksgiving...

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