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Supporting Our Kids' Mental Health

More and more young people are struggling with mood imbalances, stress, and anxiety. But there are things we can do at home to better support our children’s mental health. Just like physical health, we can proactively nurture mental health by passing on healthy habits to our kids.

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5 Ways Your Digestion Impacts Your Health

We’ve all experienced occasional digestive troubles. Common complaints such as gas, heartburn, or constipation are usually temporary. But if these things are happening all the time, it’s a sign your digestive health is out of balance. This can have wide-ranging effects on your overall health.

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What Sugar Does to Your Brain

Sugar is your brain's primary energy source. Your brain responds to it with positive reinforcement, releasing feel-good chemicals that result in a "sugar high." But if you trigger this rush too often, your brain becomes desensitized to it. This can cause a number of problems for healthy brain function.

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How Stress Can Mess With Your Gut

It's no accident that we have "gut feelings" about things. The brain and the gut are actually closely related. Your emotions can directly affect your intestinal function, and vice versa. This is why when you’re stressed, you can feel the havoc it is wreaking on your gut.

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