All Entries For health issues
News Flash: Maintaining Weight Loss is Hard (There's Proof--and Hope!)
Did you see the study that found that it's hard to maintain weight loss? Dr. Birdie did. Don't give up! She's here to explain it--and offer hope (plus ways to stay on track).
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Staying on Track When You're Hurt
Ever have an injury, but not sure how you are going to stick to your health goals? Coach Denise offers some tips on how to stay on track with an injury.
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Are Medical and Life Issues Getting You Down?
Life and medical issues happen. Learn ways to keep yours from causing a major setback in reaching your goals.
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Health and Fitness Resources for Kids
September marks National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Read about measures you can take to help keep your kids fit and healthy.
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Study: Control Migraine Pain with Cardio Exercise
Exercise has long been touted as a remedy for many health issues, however according a recent study migraine sufferers may actually benefit from exercise in relieving their pain.
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Don't Be Afraid to Talk to Your Doctor about Weight Loss
Afraid of talking to your doctor about weight loss? Dr. Birdie allays your fears--and offers advice for getting the help you need.
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VIDEO: Dear 16-year-old Me
It's important to remember to protect our skin from the harmful rays from the sun, along with tanning beds. We're sharing a video about melanoma cancer and how it can affect anyone
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VIDEO: Hands-Only CPR Made Easier
Ken Jeong, an actor/comedian/physician, teamed up with the American Heart Association to create this funny video to help continue promoting hands-only CPR.
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You're Never Too Young for High Blood Pressure
You'd think that the number of younger people with the condition is relatively small. But according to a recent survey, it could be much higher than previously thought.
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Suffering from Celiac? Tips for Going Gluten-Free
Though gluten-free foods are popular these days, life without gluten is not a fad diet for those suffering from celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Learn more.
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How to Save a Life
Whether it's a family member, friend or stranger who's in trouble, wouldn't you want to know what to do if they needed your help?
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Autoimmune Disease: Could You Be At Risk?
Autoimmune diseases affect more Americans than cancer. Do you know how they may impact your health or that of people you love?
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Poll: Did You Get a Flu Shot This Year?
Every year, especially since having kids, I go back and forth about getting the flu shot. I've never gotten the vaccine for myself, which I might live to regret some day.
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5 Miles a Week Protects Brain for 10 Years
New research shows that walking could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's or even help prevent onset of the disease in healthy individuals.
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