8 | HealthLinksSC.com 16 | LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT Is love at first sight real? If so, does it happen as often in real life as it does in movies and novels? Find out. 20 | THE HAZARDS OF RED DYE NO. 3 For health-conscious consumers, the hazards of red dye no. 3 have finally garnered national attention. California recently captured headlines not only by banning this artificial dye but by becoming the first state to outlaw a food product currently allowed by the Food and Drug Administration. 24 | POSTPARTUM DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SO BLUE A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2023 is a game changer for women who have depressive symptoms after birth. 28 | FIGHT FLU BITE BY BITE Give your body the immune support it needs to fight seasonal illnesses like the cold and flu by adding nutrient-rich foods to your winter meals. 33 | WIH With Women in Health, HealthLinks Magazine celebrates the leaders who share their intellect, compassion and perseverance every day. Because of them, our community receives the care and resources needed to be healthy and happy. To these women, and all other leaders in the health care profession: thank you. 59 | GOODBYE BIRTH CONTROL Easing off of hormonal birth control is not always easy physically and mentally. There are tools – nutrition, supplements, sleep, movement – that help women with the journey. 68 | HEALTHY SMILES START EARLY With better dental methods, more encouragement and more knowledge about how to keep teeth strong and lasting longer, dentists are getting children on board early with teeth and mouth care. 72 | BEYOND THE WINTER BLUES For some people, the winter months are an endless stretch of sadness and helplessness. There are ways to shorten, if not prevent, that stretch. Issue 13.1 JAN/FEB 2024 MAGAZINE FEATURES
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