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Simple Ways a Keto-Friendly Diet Can Set You Up for Success

Chances are you’ve heard of the keto diet. Its popularity has soared in recent years, adding it to the list of diets many people try, especially in the New Year. The keto diet is founded on the belief that when your body is in a state of nutritional ketosis -- a metabolic state in which fat provides most of the fuel for the body -- you will lose weight. But what if you could take a less drastic approach?

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Are You Getting All Your Vitamins? Revamping Your Diet in 2020

Getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need each day is one of the most important things you can do to feel your best.

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Resolving to Start a Business? Website Trends to Consider for 2020

Is your New Year’s resolution the big step of starting a business? One of the first things you’ll need to do is build a website. Today a website is not only your brand, but it also provides the tools you need to operate your business, and is the central point for you to communicate with your customers.

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Tips for the Best Financial You in the New Year

At the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian.

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10 Doctor-Recommended Health Tips for the New Year

Four in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While certain conditions and risk factors are beyond one’s control, the new year is the perfect time to consider the many lifestyle choices you can make for improved health.

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Looking for a Healthy New Year’s Resolution? Don’t Overlook Your Eyes

The most ambitious time of year is upon us: the time to set New Year’s resolutions.

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For Healthier Eating, Grill More in the New Year

Planning to follow a trendy diet like keto in 2020 or simply want to eat right? There’s good news -- grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new year. Indeed, the American Heart Association recommends it.

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Tips for Relieving Joint Pain in the New Year

The health benefits of regular exercise are undeniable, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 30 minutes of exercise at least five times per week. However, high-impact exercises like running and weight training can lead to joint pain, especially if you have a joint condition. The good news is that smart exercises with low impact can alleviate joint pain and deliver the same health benefits.

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Resolve to Green Your Grocery Shopping in 2020

In our grab-and-go culture, plastic is pervasive at the grocery store. But as more supermarkets worldwide adopt smart strategies for reducing single-use plastic packaging, experts say that these same changes are possible here in the U.S., so long as retailers, companies and individuals commit to making them a reality.

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Why a Personalized Diet Can Help You Achieve Better Results

From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.

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Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx Awarded $3.75 Million Grant by New York State

New York state officials have approved a $3.75 million grant to help build the Universal Hip Hop Museum, according to cnn.com.

Ristorante Cavour Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Delights Guests in Two- Night Chocolate Dinner Spectacular

Ristorante Cavour Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Delights Guests in Two-Night Chocolate Dinner Spectacular. Acclaimed Hotel Granduca and Ristorante Cavour Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Hosts Immaculate Chocolate-Infused Dinner in Uptown Park.

Memorial Village ER Offering Free Flu Vaccinations January 1-15

Memorial Village Emergency Room is offering Free Flu Vaccines to anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot yet for the first two weeks of January 2020.

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DJ Tryfe’s Inaugural VIRIBUS Ball Hopes To Raise Awareness In the Black Community About Mental Illness and Donate Funds to Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness are treated yearly compared to the overall U.S. average of 43%. But there is reason to believe that the numbers are even lower than that. What isn’t debatable is the need for greater awareness and support of mental health wellness in the African American community.

Amy Welch to Host Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” Training Forum in Houston

Amy Welch, of Spring, Texas is part of the host committee bringing Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” event to Houston. Plexus’ Super Saturday is a massive training forum held simultaneously in more than 20 cities across the U.S and Canada on Jan. 11, 2020. Welch is a Plexus® Ambassador (independent sales representative), who will welcome hundreds of attendees to the event as they learn how to grow their independent, home-based businesses in an interactive workshop format.

Why Aren’t More CEOs Women?

4 Ways Corporations Can Clear The Path

While more women are rising to the top of the corporate ladder, a question persists: Why do female CEOs still comprise a small percentage of the highest leadership positions?

Business Aviation Community Welcomes Congressional Promotion of Aviation Fuel Sustainability

A group of aviation stakeholders welcomed congressional legislation including provisions aimed squarely at promoting the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

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Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice Winner Announced

The annual Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice winner was announced Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Visit Lake Charles’ Welcome Center, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive.

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Travis Scott Releases Jackboys Short Film and Official Video for "Gang Gang"

To celebrate the release of the debut pack from his Cactus Jack creative collective, JACKBOYS, Travis Scott has released the JACKBOYS short film plus the video for "Gang Gang" featuring Sheck Wes. Both clips were directed by Cactus Jack & White Trash Tyler and features the Tesla Cybertruck. Travis is the first person besides Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, to be seen with the coveted vehicle.

Blue Star Contemporary Celebrates Forthcoming DreamWeek with Joey Fauerso’s Final Teardowns Performance

Blue Star Contemporary celebrates the First Friday in 2020 with a viewing of its latest exhibitions Formal Proof, Healthy Machines, Sea Islands, and Teardowns; and a performance by artist Joey Fauerso. In her exhibition, Teardowns, Fauerso investigates themes of culture, gender, family and humor as response mechanisms to our socio-political climate. Her final performance for the exhibition takes place on Friday, January 3 and is an official program of the forthcoming DreamWeek, taking place in San Antonio January 10 through 26, 2020.