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December 21 will mark the 2016 winter solstice (or Yule). This annual astronomical phenomenon lands on the shortest day and the longest night of the year. To many the winter solstice is considered a “turning of the year”, which is often celebrated as daylight hours begin to increase. Basically, many who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) […]
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Tis’ that time of year again! Every year since it’s inception, the crack team at ActiveBeat.com has gotten together as the end of the year draws near to discuss the big, and often strange and surprising, health food trends expected in the new year. To be clear, we haven’t tested many of these ourselves, and the verdict […]
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Just in time for holidays! Cookies, pies, fruit cakes, and gingerbread houses, oh my—it’s Gluten-free Baking Week, from December 18 to 24, 2016. If you or someone in your family are gluten free due to a food allergy or food sensitivity, Alicia Woodward, Editor and Chief at Gluten Free & More Magazine assures us that gluten-free baking goes far […]
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Decisions are hard, especially when it comes to an energizing cup of coffee or a soulful cup of tea. Still, many people take sides when it comes to these two popular brews. Are you a coffee connoisseur? Or a tea time devotee? Still, the benefits of both coffee and tea are undeniably plentiful when it […]
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week spans December 5th to 9th, 2016. Let us start by saying, not every older adult with a health problem is an unsafe driver. Most are, in fact, very safe drivers. However, as we age, we experience health issues and changes in mental, sensory, and physical abilities that can impact the way we […]
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