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There is presently no scientific research that provides strong evidence that organic food products are healthier than nonorganic. (Photo: The Market at Park City)

Superfoods

Should Organic Foods Be in Your Diet? Winter has worn out its welcome. People are eagerly looking forward to the warm weather, getting outside and indulging once again in fresh, local produce. As consumers inundated with choices, we often wonder what’s the best food to purchase
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Annual well-woman visits are important to prevent health problems. (Photo: Angelo State University)

A Healthy You

Well-Woman Visits Important in Prevention Women everywhere can rejoice about guidelines that came out last year recommending Pap smears be done only every three or five years instead of annually for those with normal screening results. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should
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Summer Safety

Tips for Weathering a Heat Wave No need to tell anyone in the DMV that we’re in the midst of our first heat wave of the summer. Excessive heat warnings have been issued from noon to 8 p.m. and the heat index could hit between 106 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. At 6 a.m. this
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