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I have always loved writing, and this Home In On Health Blog allows me to marry my love of writing with my passion for sharing accurate, science-based nutrition information.

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How Multivitamins Affect Cancer and Heart Disease Risk

Does daily multivitamin use help prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease? October 2018 Issue Multivitamin & Mineral Supplements By Jessica Levings, MS, RD Today’s …

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Jan 9, 2019

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Navigating the New Menu Labeling Changes

Chain restaurants recently began labeling calories on their menus. Find out how you can use this information to make better choices when dining out.

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Jan 9, 2019

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Supplements: Ginkgo Biloba Extract

Ginkgo biloba supplements are marketed for improving memory and brain function, but what does the evidence say about its benefits?

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Jan 9, 2019

Recipes

Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes

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May 27, 2018