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3 Tips to Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency

Posted by Elizabeth Hanes, RN on Sep 14, 2015 8:00:00 AM

Vitamin D deficiency has received a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so, because many Americans don't get adequate amounts of vitamin D. In fact, people who live in an area that the Harvard School of Public Health classifies as "north of the line connecting San Francisco to Philadelphia" likely lack adequate levels of vitamin D.

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5 Strategies for Managing Sodium in Your Diet

Posted by Gail Verderico on Aug 10, 2015 8:00:00 AM

We all want to eat healthy, yet still enjoy comfort food once in a while. Because of this, one aspect of nutrition that might slip by is daily salt intake. Do you know how much salt you consume on a regular basis, or how much sodium your favorite foods contain? Like most nutritional issues, salt intake is about balance. Because of the negative effects, you should be aware of your daily salt intake.  Try these five strategies to help reduce your sodium intake.
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Top 7 Heart Health Foods

Posted by Gail Verderico on Jul 13, 2015 8:00:00 AM

A growing body of research indicates that you can maintain  or improve your heart health by eating certain foods. In fact, eating heart healthy foods can improve your quality of life at all ages, and when you consume cardiovascular superfoods, you can reduce your chances of heart attack and stroke.  Here are our top seven foods for heart health.
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Is Your Office Job Bad for Bone and Joint Health?

Posted by Gail Verderico on Jun 8, 2015 11:00:00 AM

You may have heard about the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on heart health, but did you know inactivity is also bad for your bone and joint health? If you work in an office and spend most of your weekdays sitting down, you may be at risk for problems such as repetitive motion injury, poor posture, and even bone loss. In fact, the American Osteopathic Association lists "limb problems" as a key consequence of a sedentary lifestyle. Read this article for three helpful tips to help overcome this issue.

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Primary Care vs. Specialty Care Physicians

Posted by Gail Verderico on May 25, 2015 9:00:00 AM

How do you know what type of doctor to see when you are sick? Do you know the difference between a primary care and specialty care physician? Check out our infographic below to find out!

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Five Steps to Choosing a Primary Care Physician

Posted by Gail Verderico on Mar 18, 2015 11:00:00 AM

New job with a new insurance plan? 5StepsPCP_smallNeed to select a new primary care physician (PCP)? With so many out there, how do you choose the right one? Here are some tips that will help you find a good match!

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