By Jerome Stone, MA, RN Swamped and Stressed? Join the Club! Do you ever get a sense that how you’re engaging in your life could be a lot less stressful? Do you ever feel like stress is driving you and you’re in the passenger’s seat? We’re living in an increasingly complex and connected world, where […]
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The Occasional Red Wine
The Benefits of Red Wine The ancient Egyptians and Greeks considered wine to be “good for health” and used it as a form of medicine. Today, we are certain that the skin and seeds of grapes may have cancer-fighting properties. The red and purple grapes contain more resveratrol than green grapes. Resveratrol is an antioxidant […]
read moreFor Better Heart Health, Put Some Flax in Your Snax…
Many studies have shown that incorporating flaxseed in your diet on a regular basis has proven heart health benefits. Flaxseed is filled with Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for your heart because they lower blood pressure, improve your HDL/LDL (cholesterol) ratio, and can reduce your risk of heart attack. Grocery stores sell flaxseed in […]
read moreA MATTER OF THE HEART
Because it’s Valentine’s Day and because February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, we think it’s time we talk about matters of the heart. Over the course of the next several weeks, we’ll be posting information about how to take care of your heart in a way that fits into your daily routine. For now, […]
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