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Beating the odds against CHD: Peyton Peart
This is the final post in a series of blogs submitted by congenital heart disease survivors or parents for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is celebrated February 7-14 each year. By Jessica Peart Peyton was born on March 4, … Continue reading
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Beating the odds against CHD: AJ Burgess
This is the fourth post in a series of blogs submitted by congenital heart disease survivors or parents for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is celebrated February 7-14 each year. By Tracye Burgess I had an almost perfect pregnancy. … Continue reading
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Beating the odds against CHD: Oliver Hendricks
This is the third post in a series of blogs submitted by congenital heart disease survivors or parents for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is celebrated February 7-14 each year. By Erin Hendricks Oliver turned our family into a … Continue reading
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Beating the odds against CHD: Aspen White
This is the second post in a series of blogs submitted by congenital heart disease survivors or parents for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is celebrated February 7-14 each year. By Leah White My daughter, Aspen White, came into … Continue reading
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Beating the odds against CHD: Bianca Spencer
This is the first post in a series of blogs submitted by congenital heart disease survivors or parents for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is celebrated February 7-14 each year. By Bianca Spencer I was born on June 14, … Continue reading
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Sodium reduction made simple with basic meal-time changes
From processed meats in your local deli to cheeseburgers from popular fast food restaurant chains, the diets of American households are loaded with sodium. In fact, the average American consumes more than 3,400 mg of sodium per day, which is … Continue reading
GUEST BLOG: Wonderful Watermelon – Summer’s Favorite Food
By Angela Stancil, MS, RD, LDN Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors, finding new adventures, and enjoying light and refreshing summer foods. When temperatures rise, what’s better than a cool and refreshing treat? Composed of more than … Continue reading
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Stay cool this summer with refreshing sugary beverage alternatives
IT’S HOT. Yes, we know that is the understatement of the year. The past few days in the Mid-South, we’ve seen scorching temperatures and heat advisories, and the summer is not over yet. To help you beat the heat, we’ve … Continue reading
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GUEST BLOG: Secret Ways Food Color Affects Your Health
One of the best things you can do for your body is to make healthier food choices. Research has shown that filling up on fruits and vegetables can reduce risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, obesity and even some … Continue reading
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Love of theme parks provides motivation for Lifestyle Change Award winner
Trevor Feuring loves theme parks. In fact, he loves them so much that every year, he makes a solo trip to a different park for a weekend of thrilling rollercoasters and other rides. Less than a year ago, Trevor Feuring … Continue reading
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