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Plate of turkey cranberry sauce, green beans and mashed potatoes on a table with candles and saucer of gravy. (Photo: Getty Images)

Healthy Thanksgiving

Moderation, Creativity Key to Happy Holiday The temptation to overindulge at Thanksgiving is immense, but before going overboard, it is worth pausing and remembering you can eat, drink and be merry – as well as healthy – over the holiday season. A mixture of party invites, big
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We all love our sugar, especially during the holidays. But a study shows that the FGF21 hormone made in the liver suppresses consumption of simple sugars. (Photo: christmasxcite.com)

Sweet Tooth Control

Liver Hormone May Control “Sweet Tooth” We all love our sugar, especially during the holidays. Cookies, cake, and candy are simply irresistible. While sugar cravings are common, the physiological mechanisms that trigger our “sweet tooth” are not well defined. A study
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