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However, there are ways to enjoy the bounty of the holiday without wreaking havoc on your body. "Patients with diabetes are faced with challenges daily, and events such as Thanksg Healthy chocolate treats to give or receive 11/16/2021 07:00am • Here's great news about chocolate: Reams of research shows that enjoying dark chocolate can have positive health benefits, from improving your heart's health to tamping down inflammation, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure. The only catch is that the most health benefits associated Keto Diet vs. Plant-Based Diets 11/16/2021 12:00am • For something as basic as eating, there sure is a lot of confusion over how to best do it. For centuries, humans ate what they found or could grow -- it was simple. For the past few decades, though, we have created "diets," or prescribed eating plans that purport to provide the best possible nutrit What Are Postbiotics? 11/15/2021 12:00am • Over the last few years, there's been a lot of buzz about probiotics, the so-called "good" bacteria that reside in the gut. They're believed to offer a wide range of health benefits, from a robust immune system to improved digestion. Not long after we started hearing about probiotics, prebiotics be 8 Best Cryptocurrency ETFs to Buy 11/15/2021 12:00am • These crypto ETFs simplify access to blockchain investments.Exchange-traded funds are one of the easiest ways for investors to gain diversified exposure to a particular theme or asset class. One of the challenges of investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the early years of crypto was fig Paddling for Health and Inclusion 11/15/2021 12:00am • We get plenty of chances to be inspired by professional athletes. But the media can create a stereotype of what an athlete is "supposed" to be. Yet athletes come in all bodies, ages and sizes, and everybody deserves to have role models that look like them. In this series, we introduce you to inspir Anne Arundel Co. author discusses 'Leaving Large' 11/14/2021 11:50pm • When you go to grab that second helping of food this Thanksgiving, ask yourself the question — are you eating because you're still hungry or is it about something else? Michelle Petties, author of the book "Leaving Large: The Stories of Food Addiction" said, "We have these stories in our consci Best kitchen tools for healthy eating 11/12/2021 10:30am • Meal prep tools to help you cook and eat better If you find that you're spending more time in the kitchen attempting to create meals and snacks that are healthier for you than years past, you're among friends. 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