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Dina A. Beck
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Dina A. Beck


Helicopter mom of a teen. Promoter of all things just. Family enthusiast. Dina co-founded HealthDiscovery.org and has dedicated her career to educating audiences for over 15 years in healthcare, financial services, wholesale and retail. A retired foster parent, she supports clean, farm-fresh eating and holistic therapies. Dina’s team is responsible for constructive educational events and effective digital & print communications in her role as Director of Marketing at Corporate Synergies, a national employee benefits specialist.

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Recipes
Recipes 

Types of Salt Compared


Salt is more than just the table shaker full of identical white crystals. Consumers can choose from a many different types of salt, varying in cost, nutrients, taste, form and texture depending on where they come from and how...

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  • May 2022
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General Health
General Health 

QUIZ: Can You Ground Your Emotional Distress?


Stress can be good in the right situations and manageable amounts, but all too often emotional distress can feel constant and consuming. Managing this stress involves a stable of coping skills for the moment, ways to prepare in...

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  • April 2022
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General Health
General Health 

7 De-Stressing Techniques for Total Well-Being


Sometimes we can anticipate a stressful event, but sometimes feelings of being overwhelmed can come on suddenly. Whatever the case, be prepared with proven de-stressing techniques.

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  • April 2022
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Recipes
Recipes 

RECIPE: Everything Egg Avocado Yogurt Bowl


Stress can cause overindulgence of all kinds and while that may feel good in the moment, poor diet and nutrition can cause long-term stress and mood issues. When feeling stressed, reach for something nutritious and protein-packed...

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  • April 2022
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative Therapies 

Johns Hopkins’ Guide to Herbal Medicine


Herbal medicine, or supplements, have been used for millennia to treat a variety of health conditions. They can be swallowed as pills or powders or brewed as tea. However, the FDA considers herbal supplements foods, not drugs, so...

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  • March 2022
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Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness 

QUIZ: Is it SAD or MDD?


Major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can appear to have very similar symptoms. However, there are specific differences unique to each condition. Do you know how to spot the differences and whether...

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  • February 2022
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Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness 

RECIPE: Uplifting, Roasted Root Vegetables


Psychologist Susan Albers-Bowling notes, “It’s clear that food plays a role in mental health in general, and we know that the gut microbiome is incredibly important for how mood is regulated.” In addition to a...

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Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness 

TAX CALCULATOR: Charitable Giving in 2021


Did you know the “charitable giving” deduction was increased for 2021? Itemizers can elect 100% (vs. 60%) of their adjusted gross income. Non-itemizers who take the standard deduction (also slightly higher than last year) are...

  • Dina A. Beck
  • January 2022
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Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness 

RECIPE: Cola-Marinated Pork Chops


These cola-marinated pork chops have a long-cooked flavor, but can be prepared quickly for a weeknight dinner. The barbeque sauce balances the sweetness of the cola and the sugars caramelize nicely under the broiler. All this...

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  • January 2022
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General Health
General Health 

QUIZ: Can You Climb the DNA Ladder?


The DNA found in our genes help determine aspects and characteristics like eye color, height and blood type. These are passed on from parents to their offspring and can contain a vast amount of health information. Scientists have...

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  • December 2021
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General Health
General Health 

RECIPES: The A’s and P’s of Superfoods


Take your spinach with a healthy dose of blueberries in this smoothie. Both are superfoods rich in antioxidants. This slow-cooked vegetable soup also has spinach, and beans, cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots. All those aromatics add...

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  • December 2021
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Benefits & Health Insurance
Benefits & Health Insurance 

QUIZ: Can you Answer these Health Insurance FAQs?


Health insurance is full of terms and concepts that may be unfamiliar to many consumers. We’ve complied this quiz of health insurance FAQs to test your knowledge of deductibles, in-network providers, COBRA laws and more. Having a...

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  • September 2021
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General Health
General Health 

Educate Yourself on these 9 Cooking Terms, Techniques & Tools


We are all familiar with terms like chop, sear and boil, but what about folding, plumping, reducing or rendering? Some cooking terms may sound unfamiliar, but expanding your repertoire with these cooking terms and techniques can...

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  • September 2021
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General Health
General Health 

QUIZ: Which States Have Breastfeeding Laws?


Breastfeeding may seem uncontroversial, but many states have passed laws to protect the mother’s right to do so. In addition to federal protections, these breastfeeding laws address nursing in public, taxation of breast pumps,...

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  • August 2021
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General Health
General Health 

RECIPE: Tuna Macaroni Salad


The nutrients found in fish are important for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. This tuna macaroni salad made with the low-mercury skipjack tuna found in canned light tuna is a great option. Crunchy celery and bell peppers...

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  • August 2021
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Diet and Exercise
Diet and Exercise 

INFOGRAPHIC: 10 Steps to Positive Body Image


The National Eating Disorders Association has put together a list of 10 ways to work on promoting a positive body image. It may take practice, but you’re worth it.

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  • July 2021
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Diet and Exercise
Diet and Exercise 

QUIZ: Good Fat, Bad Fat, No Fat?


Before you pour oil in the pan for dinner, consider if you’re adding a good fat. Fats are in many foods, there are many kinds and our bodies respond in different ways. Whether polyunsaturated, omega-3, omega-6, there’s a lot of...

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  • July 2021
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Diet and Exercise
Diet and Exercise 

Be Baby Fat: Your Guide to Healthy Fats


We’ve all heard that fats are bad for us, but some advocates recommend a return to diets of yore, rich in healthy fats.

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  • July 2021
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