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7 Ways to Incorporate Better Health and Wellness into Your Life

7 Ways to Incorporate Better Health and Wellness into Your Life, by Rachel O'Conner. Photograph of woman on yoga blanket by Jared Rice.
Photograph by Jared Rice

Start your new year with simple shifts that produce big results

Good health is something we’re all after, but in truth, the finish line looks different for everyone. Someone who already eats well may supercharge their health by cutting down on sugars and sweets even further. Or someone who currently eats the standard American diet may feel lighter and healthier after adding more greens and a short daily workout. 

Health and wellness are more of a journey than a destination, and you don’t

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