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Dear Readers, “Without your health, nothing matters!” Can you remember hearing your elderly relatives say those words, or a version of them, and also recall smiling and shaking your head, because it didn’t apply to you? I can’t remember exactly when, but I began finding myself saying the same not so many years ago. Truth is, eventually, we all end up expressing the sentiment. While we can’t choose our parents (and thus our genes), in 2015 there are plenty of lifestyle decisions that we may choose to enhance our health, our longevity and our quality of life. For instance, did you know that it is not just what you eat, but when you eat, that impacts your glucose surges? Check out the article about a Tel Aviv University study on the advantages of eating a high-caloric
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The list of benefits of Vitamin D, however, continues to grow. Here’s one of the latest: boosting Vitamin D levels can help manage asthma attacks. Learn more on page 22. QR code generated on http://qrcode.littleidiot.be
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Exercise, of course, is always an important component of leading a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that your exercise impacts your spouse? It seems to be true.
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In this section we offer other ideas for living and staying healthy, as well as a
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