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Happy Native American siblings riding their bikes to school

Ways We All Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

One of the most common chronic illnesses in children is obesity – affecting more than 14.4 million children in the U.S. today.
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A Week of Healthy, Easy School Lunches

A parent chops vegetables for their child's school lunch.

A parent chops vegetables for their child's school lunch.

Need inspiration for balanced school lunches? These easy options cater to all of the nutrients kids need and some can be prepared in just a few minutes.
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Family having dinner together

Benefits of Family Meals

People are cooking more and eating in. Research shows there are many benefits associated with eating together as a family.
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Is There a Healthy Energy Drink?

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A man shops for energy drinks.

Some trendy new energy drinks market themselves as healthier alternatives to the brands we've come to know. Are they actually healthy, though?
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Home workout routine. Black man doing suspension straps exercises

Can You Out-Exercise a Bad Diet?

Think you can down a bag of potato chips, eat fries, snack on candy and just exercise away all the bad stuff? Think again. 
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Self-Checks to Do at Home

Senior African Male Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure Having Hypertension Indoor

Senior African Male Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure Having Hypertension Indoor

Breast self-exams, temperature checks and even measuring heart rate are all things that can be indicators of how healthy a person is.
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Adult Strength Training

Adult Strength Training

How Strength Training Can Help You Age Gracefully

Adding weights and resistance training to your workout can make a big difference in how well you age.
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What is a Healthy Weight?

A woman steps on a scale.

A woman steps on a scale.

Determining a healthy weight depends on what is proportionate to a person’s size. BMI is not perfect, but it can help indicate future health risks.
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elderly woman holding adult woman's hands

Who’s Caring for the Caregivers?

Taking care of a sick or elderly family members is an extremely noble act. But be careful not to abandon your own self care.
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Best Foods to Prevent Diabetes 

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Plus size , caucasian woman learning to make salad and healthy food from social media,Social distancing, stay at home concept

Food as preventative medicine? When it comes to preventing diabetes, certain foods can help lower your risk. 
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