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Vitamins and supplements have increased in popularity over the years, with over half the population regularly taking at least one vitamin or supplement product. While used as a way to "supplement" our diet, just eating a nutrient-rich diet still sees a need for extra supplementation in many of us. Vitamins and supplements are used for many specific reasons: To increase metabolism and energy production, support the immune system and to produce hormones. Many symptoms can be related to a nutrient deficiency, including:

Conversations sounding a little fuzzy lately? You're not alone: According to Harvard Health Publishing, it's estimated that approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. That means people of all ages require the use of hearing aids. How do you know if it's time for you to wear one?

The whole journey starts at two pink lines. A positive test. You're pregnant. There is a tiny human the size of a poppy seed growing inside of you. For some, an instant connection is formed. For others, emotions ranging from excitement to fear to panic to disbelief begin rapidly firing through your body. Regardless, you flash forward to childbirth, nurseries, baby names, the first day of school, wedding days, first jobs, etc. You picture the life to come of this little poppy seed. You picture meeting them.

Between a global pandemic, new wars, political turmoil and more, the last few years haven't been easy on anyone's mental health.

Although more people feel comfortable talking about their mental health struggles these days, stigma associated with mental illness remains high. The fear of being labeled as "crazy" or being ostracized can cause people to avoid seeking treatment, fail to take medications, isolate, have lower self-esteem and even worsen their psychiatric symptoms.

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