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September 4, 2025

The ultimate fall produce guide

Heading to the farmers market? Make your grocery list with our seasonal fall produce guide.

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Tips to help your child find constipation relief

How to keep things moving when your child is constipated.

Is iron-deficiency anemia making you tired?

The condition affects more than 1 billion people worldwide. See if your symptoms match up.

Listen to your gut about when to take probiotics

Don’t waste your money on expensive supplements unless you’re taking antibiotics or having gastrointestinal symptoms.

Food when stressed? When sad? How to manage emotional eating

Turning to food because of mood, not hunger, is called emotional eating. Here's how to break the habit.

Plant-based diets: What’s all the buzz about?

Learn the benefits of a plant-based diet and create a strategy for optimal nutrition.

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Put food safety first at farmers markets

Keep food safety in mind when shopping at your local farmers markets.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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5 Southern holiday traditions that are actually good for you

We’ve rounded up some Southern customs actually beneficial to your health. Enjoy!

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Sip on these refreshing mocktail recipes

Use these mocktail recipes to create your own non-alcoholic drinks without sacrificing flavor.

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Ideas for healthier office meeting food

Workplace meetings don't have to be fueled by doughnuts and candy.

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The best fall fruits and vegetables

New season, new variety of fresh local produce.

5 tips for packing healthy school lunches

5 tips for packing a healthy school lunch

Packing a healthy school lunch isn't complicated with these simple tips.

Do children need a multivitamin?

Why a daily multivitamin is probably a waste of money — and what you should be giving your kids instead.

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