It’s All Connected: The Gut-Brain Axis
Your gut, your microbiome (the trillions of bacteria in your colon), and your brain are closely connected through your vagus nerve. The gut-brain axis is basically an endless three-way call, …
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Tips for dealing with the changes, challenges, and opportunities of family gatherings
The holiday season is upon us. For many that means family gatherings and celebrations. Part of this busy time is how we deal with changing family as we face aging …
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A Home-Cooked Cobbler
(Family Features) During the season for outdoor parties, reunions, picnics and delicious desserts, try bringing a new dish to the table with a recipe like this Apple-Cranberry Cobbler. Find more …
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3 Holiday Activities to Engage with Loved Ones
(Family Features) Any time can be the right time to enjoy memorable moments with family members, but the holidays present a special opportunity to have meaningful conversations and interactions with …
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9 Proven Health Benefits of Pumpkins
Pumpkins were essential to the Aztec and Mayan diets thousands of years ago. And early Native Americans ate pumpkin flesh to help them survive the long winters. They also ate pumpkin seeds …
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Thanksgiving Pie Survey Breaks Down America’s Favorites
When it comes to their Thanksgiving pies, Americans are staunch traditionalists, according to the annual Delta Dental Thanksgiving pie survey out today. The survey has been tracking this key facet of America’s sweet tooth …
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7 Tips for Gut Health During the Holidays
Let’s face it – the holidays are tough on digestion. The stress of the season (which tends to slow the digestive system), combined with too much running around plus travel …
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The Medicinal Relationship between Cranberries and UTI
About 60 percent of women will experience Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and the painful, frequent and sometimes urgent urination that goes with it over their lifetimes. Literature often discusses that …
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Why Do We Call Dog’s Fido, Rover and Spot?
If you ask your neighbor why they called their dog Spot, you may be told that they have a spot on their chest. Or your co-worker may have called theirs …
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How to Get an Emotional Support Dog: A Complete Guide
There’s nothing quite like the love and companionship we get from dogs. They listen without judging, comfort you when you’ve had a bad day, and make you smile every time …
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