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Farmers Markets Offer Field-to-Table Fare

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
April 18, 2024
The farmers market scene is getting back into full swing. Each week, you'll find more opportunities to pick up fresh greens and other delectable produce at your local market. Here's a list to get you started. ...
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How Food Affects Chronic Conditions

By Jennifer Beach
March 25, 2024
Much of the research today is diving deeper into our diet and the role it plays on the growing numbers of chronic illnesses/conditions. What if eating different foods could reduce swelling, pain, improve bowel issues, slow cancer, or cognitive changes? ...
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No-Space Gardens

By Donna Hessel
March 3, 2024
Got a taste for home-grown veggies? (Yum!) Got limited space? (Yes!) A Square Foot Garden is the perfect solution… and you don’t even have to bend over if it’s in a raised bed! Read on to learn more about this manageable mini-garden concept with big yields. ...
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Grammy on the Go: The Gingerbread Man

By Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
November 16, 2023
What better way to pass a winter's day than making gingerbread men with the grandkids? Our columnist tells us how to have a sweet time with this sweet treat. ...
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Your Brain on Sugar

By Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A.
October 30, 2023
Halloween. Thanksgiving. Christmas. Americans’ sugar consumption is increasing year after year, and it's not just during the high holiday season. Read about where sugar hides in our diet and its effect on our brains. ...
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Looking for a Healthy Cat Diet? Keep it Simple

By Dr. Anna M. van Heeckeren
October 26, 2023
Being a cat parent is a lot of fun, but pet food can get expensive. Luckily, some of the best cat food diets are the less expensive ones. Your veterinarian can discuss your cat’s overall health, including their weight and the right kind of food (and amount) to feed them. ...
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Pumpkin Power

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
October 26, 2023
Cereal, coffee, candles; this is the season when everything either tastes, looks or smells like pumpkin something. Before you dismiss the autumn's most popular orange fruit (according to botanists) as just another marketing gimmick, you might want to consider its many health benefits. ...
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Food Assistance for Disabled Older Adults

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
October 19, 2023
Are you disabled and struggling to pay bills? Make sure to check your eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps – which can be a valuable lifeline for older adults. ...
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