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Take time this fall to plan for a healthy new year. From reviewing your health insurance plan to scheduling needed vaccines, use our simple end-of-the-year health checklist to help you stay on top of your health.

Insurance and Planning Checklist

Health Insurance: Review your current health insurance plan and see if it still meets your needs. If not, consider enrolling in a new plan. 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Check the balance of your FSA to make sure you use the funds before the end of the year. Unused funds may not roll over to the next year. 

Vacation: If you have unused time, schedule...

In 1994, we first showed that diet and nutrition played a role in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision loss in the central part of the eye. It’s now proven that some foods can reduce the risk of advanced types of the disease by 57%.

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe vision loss among people 50 years and older. Only the center of vision is affected by this disease, but AMD can make it hard to read, drive or do other daily activities that need detailed vision. 

I’ve done extensive research for decades on this topic, which has...

A Raspberry-Lemon Chiffon Icebox Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the flavors of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries in a light and airy treat. This no-bake dessert is perfect for warmer weather or any time you're looking for a delicious and fuss-free dessert option. Get the recipe. 

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Cilantro, chicken, black beans, corn and lime. A great combination for your summer picnic. 

This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Linda Lopez, Patient Access/Radiology, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast
• Juice from 2 limes
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 16 oz. bag frozen corn
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 t cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place all ingredients in a resealable gallon-size freezer bag. Mix together. Zip bag...