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Dietary Supplements Are No Substitute For a Healthy Lifestyle

Research shows that dietary supplements aren't as good for us as the packaging suggests.

By Carla Delgado
Aug 16, 2022 3:00 PMAug 16, 2022 3:01 PM
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The key to good health generally lies in eating a balanced diet, getting enough exercise, and sleeping adequately. However, living a healthy lifestyle is no easy feat. For many individuals, time is a luxury they don’t have enough of to prepare a well-balanced meal, exercise, and get enough sleep while working a demanding job (or two) every single day. 

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