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The CDC warns the public of a new threat – Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE.

Many consider kale to be the most nutritious vegetable, with powerful antioxidant properties.

Women differ from men in both their emotional and physical responses to stress, especially as age and hormones play in to the situation. When reacting to stressors, the body releases hormones such as cortisol, which can impact and affect the digestive system, immune system and overall wellbeing. According to a recent article, when stress hormones are released, it causes a temporary increase in energy production, at the expense of normal bodily processes and system responses.   Here are a few ways stress can negatively affect a women’s body.   Lower Libido Levels- Hormones play a huge role in sex drive, and when compromised with high-stress situations, intimacy can suffer.   Poor digestion- Stress factors can also lead to unbalanced stomach …

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It’s that time of year again, when we reset our clocks and try to readjust to the time change associated with Daylight Saving Time (DST). Some of us breeze through the change seamlessly, yet others feel out of sorts for days. If you have trouble dealing with this sudden disruption in your routine, it is for good reason. Even though your brain knows that the time on the clock has changed, your body’s internal clock does not. In the fall, when you’ve gained an hour of sleep, you might not feel tired, but you may get cranky when you have to wait an extra hour before your lunch break or when it feels like work should have ended an hour …

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We’ve rounded up a few quick activities you can do with kids to keep things fun, entertaining, and most importantly… keep them occupied! 1. Send a hug in the mail For this activity all you’ll need is a long roll of paper, scissors and coloring supplies. Have your little one lay flat horizontally on the paper and trace around their head and arms. Once traced, allow them to color in their clothing, hair and face and help them write a nice note to their loved one! Fold it up, seal in an envelope and be prepared to make someone’s day with a custom hug delivered just for them! 2. Balloon Ping Pong If the weather is confining you to indoors, …

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