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Every winter, some animals disappear into a deep sleep, surviving the freezing temperatures in hibernation. From bears and ...

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Nestled in the heart of Packerland, where the only thing greener than the landscape is the team’s jerseys, lies a hidden gem ...

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Lauren Manaker, a registered dietitian nutritionist, outlined the effectiveness of D2 and D3 in food and supplements. “While ...