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What is Folic Acid and Why do You Need It?


January 3-9 is Folic Acid Awareness Week, but folic acid should be part of a healthy lifestyle every day. You can start the New Year off right by taking a multivitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg) of the B-vitamin, folic acid, every day. Your body uses folic acid every day to stay healthy. Think you are getting all of the vitamins…

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10 Ways to Better Health During The Holidays


December is upon us! As the holiday season kicks into high gear, many of us lose track of our health goals until the New Year. Here are 10 ways to stay healthy during this holiday season (while still enjoying all of the celebratory goodies!). Get Moving – The weather may be less than motivating, but physical activity can help you…

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What is a Midwife?


Click here for the Spanish language version of this handout Most midwives in the United States are health care providers who offer services to women of all ages and stages of life. With their advanced education and their focus on research and partnering with women, they are among the most modern, forward-thinking health providers in the United States today. The…

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