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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted June 13, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Vivacious Vitamins: Vitamin A

Posted February 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements

Vitamin A is essential for bone growth, immune function, reproduction and maintenance of skin tissue (epithelial cells). It works with DNA to direct the development of the body’s cells, oversees the growth of those cells and directs stem cells into becoming other…

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Do You Need to Detox Your Liver?

Posted December 6, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Martha Jones

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Supplements, Her News

You may have seen new products on the shelves advertising themselves as effective liver detoxification supplements - but does your liver really need to be cleaned out? Dr. Gabe Mirkin has investigated this new health claim, and reports back with his…

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Eating Healthy to Prevent Liver Disease

Posted October 2, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Her News

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a range of conditions from cirrhosis to liver inflammation that can lead to liver disease and death, and afflict individuals who drink little to no alcohol.  Why should you care about this?  According to…

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