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Is Sourdough Bread Healthier Than Regular Bread?
Made without commercial yeast or additives, sourdough bread offers several unique health benefits over regular bread. Clinical dietitian, Lizzy Traxler, LD, explains why.

Can Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Sleep Apnea?
Unlike most therapies that only treat symptoms, weight loss medication treats a common cause of sleep apnea.

Are Plant Milks Safe for Kids?
Some families turn to plant milks because of a lactose intolerance, dairy allergy or to limit saturated fat or calories. Others make the choice for environmental reasons. But are plant milks a safe choice for kids?

Beef Tallow: Miracle Oil or Wellness Fad?
Proponents of beef tallow say it works wonders in the body and on the skin – but does the hype stand up to the science?

Want to Manage Weight? Pack in the Protein
When trying to maintain a healthy weight, protein intake is as important as monitoring the number on the scale.

Managing Chronic Sinus Symptoms? There’s an App for That
New technology can help patients take a more active role in their sinus health and find relief from symptoms.

Cycle Syncing: How to Understand Your Menstrual Cycle
Learn how adjusting diet and exercise during each phase of the menstrual cycle can improve how you feel and help manage symptoms.

Pre-Workout Supplements: Are They Worth Taking?
Pre-workouts are multi-ingredient dietary supplements taken to boost energy, strength and/or endurance during exercise. But do they work?