Can I Prevent Heart Disease?

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the broad term for a group of diseases that typically coexist within a person and are interrelated. Examples include: About 1 in 3 Americans has at least one type of CVD. Prevention is the best treatment because CVD kills more people than cancer, accidents, and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined. CVD risk factors are a mix …

Let’s Hear It For Worrying!

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Some minds rarely take a rest—thoughts keep whirring, even throughout the night. What if you could let worrying and mental rumination work to your advantage?  Worrying, often perceived negatively, can have positive aspects when managed appropriately. Feelings at the Root of Thoughts  “He who fears he shall suffer already suffers what he fears” is a well-known quote attributed to the …

Diabetes Friendly Sweet Potato Pie

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Try out this exceptional sweet potato pie recipe. Not only is it diabetes-friendly, but it’s downright delicious!Ingredients 5 medium orange sweet potatoes, or 40 oz canned (no sugar added) 1 stick melted butter 1 cup monkfruit or Splenda 2/3 cup evaporated milk 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 9-inch unbaked pie …