If you’re like most consumers, you’ve been hearing for years that organically raised meat and produce are “better,” but you may not be entirely sure why.
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We’ve probably heard (or uttered) every weight gain excuse ever imagined. But as it turns out, every one of us has a pretty good excuse for packing on a few extra pounds in the winter: our ancestors.
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Particularly during cold and flu season, annual check-up exams can take a back seat to more acute health problems—and if we’re not experiencing any noticeable vision changes, many of us will feel tempted to put that yearly eye exam on the back burner. Here are four important reasons to get your family’s eye appointments on the calendar right away.
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Like anything that seems too good to be true, caffeine can get a bad rap. You may have heard that it’s a drug, and this is technically true; classified as a stimulant, caffeine is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in nearly 60 plant species, including cocoa and coffee beans as well as guarana beans, some tea leaves and yerba mate.
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It’s time we faced the facts about the holiday season: many of the things we love about December (gifts, food and other indulgences) will soon become the things we hate about January (resolution season).
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With corporate wellness programs continuing to gain traction throughout the country, an increasing number of employers are exploring their options—including what’s available, what it will cost them, what outcomes they can expect and how soon they’ll see results.
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Even if you live in a place where temperatures don’t drop dramatically in the wintertime, ‘tis the season of parties, errands and commitments—and that means more time spent on sedentary activities, and less time dedicated to healthy, active pursuits.
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Here at Carepoynt, we believe setting aside time for self-care is essential to overall wellness. And, since we obviously believe people should be rewarded for healthy choices. This week, we’re proud to feature self-care partner Hylunia Wellness MD Spa: one of our favorite places to earn and redeem Poynts.
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For many, the arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks in early September is every bit as synonymous with “fall” as sweater weather and changing leaves. And, while the Carepoynt team loves a PSL as much as anyone—perhaps more—we also understand that sweetened seasonal coffee drinks are best enjoyed as an occasional splurge, not an everyday occurrence.
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If our Instagram feeds are to be believed, yoga is basically everywhere—and in fact, a 2016 study revealed that nearly 37 million people are already practicing yoga in the U.S., with another 80 million Americans likely to try it within the next year.
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