Pets and wellness

Happy French BulldogHave you been warding off the winter chills by snuggling up to a four-legged friend? If so, you’re reaping more benefits than just keeping warm. Having pets, it turns out, is great for your long-term health. 

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5 simple, healthy office snacks

If you work in an office, chances are you’re familiar with that “snack attack” that strikes around 10 or 2. When the hunger hits and you don’t have much time for a break, it’s hard to make a good choice—especially when the vending machine features an alluring array of empty carbs, soft drinks that may contain 10 teaspoons (!!) of sugar, and cleverly rearranged iterations of corn. Many of these snacks are not only bad for you, but they’re also overpriced, not very filling, and can set you up for a “sugar crash” later in the day.


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Are energy drinks dangerous?

energy drinksA recent report revealed that last year there were more than 20,000 emergency room visits due to energy drinks. Most of these visits were by young adults and teenagers, and the symptoms ranged from anxiety to seizures. I have seen the commercials saying these products are safe, and you’ll see them sitting there at almost every gas station and grocery store checkout counter.
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