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Seventeenth-century British scholar Thomas Fuller once said, "Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved." He is also known for the famous quote: "We never know the worth of water till the well is dry."

I'm not exactly sure what came over me when I decided to sign up for the upcoming Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon this coming October. Perhaps it was the fact that I ran it exactly 10 years ago and figured, "why not do it again?" Or maybe it was the allure of having a goal to work towards over the next few months. Either way, my running routine and gear needed some refining and upgrading, as I fully knew the casual 5k I typically do with friends during the winter months wasn't exactly going to carry me through to the 13.1 finish line as a happy and healthy runner.

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?

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