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Here's How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain While Still Savoring the Tastes of the Season

With the Christmas season in full swing, many of us tend to overindulge in all the delicious holiday goodies, then regret it later.  The good news is with a little know-how, we can still savor the tastes of the season while eating and drinking sensibly.  

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Alive and Ambulatory? Let's Be Thankful for These Blessings

And now, for something not at all political. That's kind of a blessing, right? Maybe the Thanksgiving spirit is coming to me early this year, but I've been thinking about the importance of gratitude.
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Trump Offers Plan for Healthcare Cost Crisis, GOP Senator Vows 'We're Going to Fix Obamacare'

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote in mid-December on whether to extend the tax credits for an estimated 22 million enrollees in the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. President Trump opposes extending the existing system of directly paying the insurance companies, saying he'd rather...
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At Least 6 Deaths, 27 Illnesses Reported in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Recalled Pasta Meals

Two new deaths and seven more illnesses have been reported in an expanding outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to recalled pasta meals sold at grocery stores including Walmart and Trader Joe's in many states. 

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As Americans Lose Trust in Media and Government, Faith in the Bible Is Starting to Grow

Consistent polling shows trust in America continues to fade – in government, institutions, even religion. Yet one new report finds that many still turn to the Bible, even as others question its relevance in modern life. 
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Doctor Recalls 'Divine,' Supernatural Moments as Patients Cross Into Eternity: 'Escorted to Jesus'

Dr. Pamela Prince Pyle has spent more than three decades caring for people both in the United States and Rwanda, and along that journey, she has had a front-row seat as many people have transitioned to their heavenly homes. 
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Dr. Steven Gundry's Brain Prescription: Good Gut Health Translates into Improved Mood, Cognition

For over a decade, best-selling author Steven Gundry, M.D., a heart surgeon and the director and founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine, has recommended that patients balance their gut microbiome between good and bad bacteria in the intestines.
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As Abortion Clinics Close, the Battle to Limit Abortion Pill Access Online Heats Up

Planned Parenthood plans to close more than 40 of its clinics this year–a move that on the surface seems like a big win for the pro-life movement.