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Unlocking the Secrets of Health: How the Van Andel Institute is changing the way we think about metabolism
Slow, fast, or somewhere in between, your metabolism is responsible for giving you energy to get through the day. And yet, have you really thought much about it? We’ve been talking about metabolism for decades. It usually has to do with weight loss, menopause, or weight gain. But Dr. Sara Nowinski at…
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Boosting Energy and Banishing Brain Fog: Hometown Pharmacy’s NutrEval Testing
I recently decided some things in my life needed a refresher. New exercise program, new career, and now new vitamins. Ok, so that one might seem a little strange. But as I was looking over some of the changes I wanted to make to my overall health I started to wonder just…
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LEFTY OR RIGHTY? The Science Behind Same-Arm COVID Vaccinations
Do you remember which arm you got your last COVID shot in? It could make a difference in how much protection you get from your next booster.
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Finding Zen and Flexibility with Goat Yoga: A Baa-rilliant Experience
If you’re yoga routine could use a little nudge, then you should check out one of the Goat Yoga studios in West Michigan that offers a furry friend to pose with!
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A NEW SEASON AND A NEW COVID VARIANT: BA.2.86 AND VACCINES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In case you were wondering, COVID-19 is still here and still re-inventing itself with new variants. The new BA.2.86 has some interesting characteristics.
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TOSS THE PILLS AND TURN UP THE TUNES: HOW MUSIC CAN REPLACE PILLS FOR A RESTFUL NIGHT’S SLEEP
Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. The CDC says lack of sleep is a public health epidemic. The good news? There’s a new trick that just might send you off to dreamland. Music.
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A Whiff of the Future: Can Our Sense of Smell Predict Alzheimer’s Risk?
My mother always had a strong sense of smell. I should have paid more attention when she lost it. A new study finds a link between smell and Alzheimer’s
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SAY GOODBYE TO EXTRA POUNDS: HIPHENOLIC: YOUR WEGOVY-INSPIRED WEIGHT LOSS HERBAL SUPPLEMENT
I wished for a magic pill to help take the extra pounds off. Well, it’s possible that wish has been granted in the form of an herbal supplement.
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BUZZKILL: Is Your Morning Coffee Really Giving You the Boost You Need?
That morning cup of coffee you love so much might not be providing the buzz you think it does. A recent study has some surprising insights about your morning cup of Joe
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H2O Hero: Quenching Your Thirst for Health and Happiness
What if I told you, there’s only one habit you need to change to improve your mental and physical health? Drink. More. Water
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Rise of the Micro Retreat
These quick rejuvenating getaways are the perfect way to unwind and recharge if you are short on time or money