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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Best drinks for blood sugar Worst drinks for blood sugar Other ways to balance blood sugar Why it's important for everyone. We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Your blood sugar...

4 Drinks That Will Keep Blood Sugar Low (And 2 That Will Spike It)

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Having a healthy gut not only aids in digestion and nutrient absorption, but it also supports a myriad of other parts of the body, including your immune system, brain, skin, heart and more. Since the extensive health benefits have come to light in recent years, many people are interested in boosting the well-being of our microbiomes. But contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to take an expensive supplement to support a healthy gut. In fact, certain drinks you may already have on-hand can make a big difference.

The Best Tea for Gut Health, According to Dietitians

Your gut health plays a huge role in how you feel physically and mentally. So making sure you are avoiding foods that upset it is vital. Here are five foods that are awful for your gut microbiome and you should try to avoid at all costs: 1. Ultra-processed Foods High intake of ultra-processed foods, like chicken nuggets, bread, cereal, and crisps, can alter the gut microbiome and cause inflammation. 2. Deep-fried Foods The oil used in deep-frying is highly damaged and rich in omega-6, which can disrupt the gut. 3. Sugar Sugar is fuel for bad microbes in the gut and has no nutritional benefit. We use nutrients just to break down sugar. 4. Artificial Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners boost “bad” bacteria in the gut and are tough to break down as they are made of man-made chemicals. 5. Protein Bars & Shakes Protein supplements are highly processed and filled with additives and artificial sweeteners.

The 5 Worst Foods For Your Gut

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There’s mounting evidence that artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease and other possible health risks. Scientists say the findings are far from definitive, however, with some leading researchers calling for better-designed clinical trials investigating the long-term health effects of sugar substitutes. That’s why, in separate trials, researchers...

Which artificial sweetener is the safest choice?

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Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RDMedically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RDResearch continues to highlight the importance of staying hydrated for overall health. Water is essential for many body processes, including metabolism, temperature regulation, and blood circulation.Your daily hydration needs can vary based on your age, body weight, activity level, climate, and more. However, experts recommend the daily water intake should be around 3.7 liters (15.5 cups) for adult males and 2.7 liters (11.5 cups) for adult females.Plain water is the most accessible form of hydration, but it isn't everyone's first-choice beverage. Some other more flavorful drinks have uniquely hydrating properties...

13 Drinks To Keep You Hydrated

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Drinking three or more cups of green tea a day has been proven to maintain and improve cardiovascular health.




  
  

by Matt SheehanOSF Healthcare




PEORIA - So, what’s the tea? 



You may have heard that tea is good for you, but when walking through the grocery aisle and being confronted by a barrage of options, it can be hard to choose.



Ashley Simper, the manager of dietetic services with OSF HealthCare, has done the research and has some helpful guidance.





  
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To start, it’s best to understand the different kinds...

Spillin' the tea; drinking it regularly will help you live longer and healthier

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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There are three kinds of people: those who love the Olympics, those who are "meh" about the Olympics, and those who love the essence of the Olympics. I fall into that third category. Technically, the Olympics has all of my favorite things: Foreign countries! Epic stories! Getting deeply invested in something that lasts two and a half weeks only to forget about it completely until it resurfaces four years later! Fanciful condoms! But no matter what category you fall into, the question of, “What Olympic sport should I watch?” can be overwhelming. There are so. many. sports. (40, to be exact). So if you're still deciding on how to “participate” in Paris 2024’s festivities, it might help to gain some astrological guidance on the matter.

Here’s the Olympic Sport You Should Watch, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

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In an enlightening TikTok video, facial plastic surgeon and content creator Dr. Monica Kieu addressed a question from her followers, discussing the potential impact of coffee consumption on aging. “I get asked this a lot, ‘does coffee cau...

Does Coffee Accelerate Aging? An MD Reveals Whether Drinking Coffee Can Actually Make You Look Older

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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No bones about it.

As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis — a condition that makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures. 

Broken bones are particularly disastrous for older adults, for whom fractures can mean long-term recovery, disability or even premature death. 



While age, gender and genetics play significant roles in bone health, there are diet and lifestyle choices that can slow bone loss.

In particular, experts point to a set of nutrients — such as calcium and vitamin D — that can keep the skeleton strong as the years go by.

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Skip the injections and lose weight naturally with these seven foods that can help control your hunger hormones and keep you feeling full. Want a less expensive and healthier alternative to weight loss medications?. If your TikTok and Instagram feeds are blowing up with videos showing how to make the...

7 Foods that Mimic the Effects of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs

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With construction prevalent across North Carolina, encountering a work zone during your commute is common. The Federal Highway Administration defines a work zone as an area of a highway with construction, maintenance, or utility work activities, marked by signs, barriers, and other devices.

Can you be ticketed for speeding in a North Carolina work zone if no one is working? Here’s the law

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Bloom’s New Energy Drinks Are the Latest Trendy Beverages to Contain Prebiotic Fibers, but Can They Really Help With Gut Health?

With gut health at the forefront of wellness these days, everything from granola bars to sparkling waters are touting microbiome-fortifying ingredients. The latest in gut health-promoting...

Bloom’s New Energy Drinks Are the Latest Trendy Beverages to Contain Prebiotic Fibers, but Can They Really Help With Gut Health?

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