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The holidays: a time for peace on Earth … and inner turmoil. 

A survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) shows that almost 9 out 10 U.S. adults feel stressed during the holidays. Their common concerns include a lack of money, longing for absent loved ones, and family...

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Preserving Your Mental Health Through the Holidays added sugars alcohol anxiety b vitamins carbohydrates cortisol cytokines depression dopamine herbal supplements holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays insulin mental health prebiotics probiotics proteins refined sugars saying no serotonin stress stress management Nov 16, 2024

Overwhelmed by the thought of holiday shopping, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists? You’re in good company. About nine in 10 U.S. adults say that the holidays cause them stress, based on a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA).1 

The holiday season...

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Are Some Sugars Healthier Than Others? added sugars allulose carbohydrates disaccharides fatty liver fructose galactose glucose glycogen high-fructose corn syrup insulin resistance lactose maltose monosaccharides prediabetes refined sugars starches stevia sucrose sugar type-2 diabetes Apr 06, 2024

When you hear the word “sugar,” a sweet white substance probably comes to mind. But there are actually many different types of sugar, and they’re not all processed the same way by your body.

There’s some debate about whether some types of sugar may be healthier than...

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