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We all know that eating fruits and vegetables can be difficult, especially when it comes to reaching the recommended five servings per day. However, there are several reasons why consuming enough fruits and vegetables is important. Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients that most individuals don’t get enough of, such
Maintaining good posture is tough. We sit a lot — at work, in the car, at the dinner table, while visiting with family and friends. Sitting is not a bad thing, but sitting incorrectly with slouched shoulders is. This position tends to happen frequently when we’re not paying attention to
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