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Six Plan-ahead Tips to Eat Smarter This Holiday Season
Published on: November 19, 2021
Have a jolly, festive time at holiday parties this month while sticking to your healthy eating goals. Follow our tips to enjoy the season without having to pay for it later.
Get a Healthy Back-to-School Start
Published on: July 22, 2021
Put health on your back-to-school planning list this year. Vaccinations, nutritious lunches, and sleeping right are all part of the equation.
Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Published on: December 30, 2020
Some of the most common New Year's resolutions – to lose weight, exercise more, and quit smoking – are healthy habits that can help you lower your cancer risk and benefit you for the rest of your life.
Healthier Lunchbox Options
Published on: August 13, 2020
Get off to a delicious start this school year with our ideas for good-for-you lunches your kids will love, and get some inspirations for your own healthy lunches, too!
American Cancer Society Updates Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity
Published on: June 9, 2020
The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline on diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. Staying at a healthy weight, staying active throughout life, following a healthy eating pattern, and avoiding or limiting alcohol may greatly reduce a person's lifetime risk of developing or dying from cancer.
Is Chocolate Good for You?
Published on: June 2, 2020
We wish the answer were simply yes! But it’s actually a bit more complicated than that. Learn what the science tells us about chocolate and its possible health benefits.
Grow Your Own Garden
Published on: May 12, 2020
Enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, create beauty, and grow your own food all at the same time! Learn more about the benefits of working in your own garden.
Tips for Staying Healthy While Stuck at Home
Published on: March 19, 2020
Health experts are advising people to stay home as much as they can to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic and slow its spread. With a bit of creativity, you can find new ways to get plenty of physical activity and eat healthy food.
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