All Entries For health issues
Exercise Reduces Sick Time Better Than Drugs
As cold and flu season quickly approaches, questions arise about exercise and illness. Can exercise help protect you from getting a cold? Research says "yes."
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When Too Much Water Can Cause Problems for Runners
Many of us are aware of the dangers of dehydration, but did you know that for many endurance athletes too much of a good thing can have fatal consequences?
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Why is There So Much Sodium in Restaurant Food?
When trying to limit your daily sodium intake, eating away from home can be very hard. We take a closer look at this popular problem and changes that may be on the way.
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Is Prevention the Way to Drive Down Health Care Costs?
With health care premiums rising at a record setting place, could disease prevention be the answer in curtailing the increase in cost?
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Have You Prepared a Flu Emergency Kit?
September is National Preparedness Month. Are you prepared?
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Is There Any Benefit to an Anti-Inflammation Diet?
There are about 50 million Americans living with autoimmune disorders or diseases today. Should they be eating differently?
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Obesity Ages Your Brain by 16 Years
We all know that obesity can negatively affect your quality of life. But new research is finding even more "hidden" incentive to lose the weight and work to keep it off for good.
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How Do You Feel about End-of-Life Nutrition and Hydration?
Have you ever thought about artificial hydration or nutrition and if it is right for you?
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Can Vitamin D Reduce Your Risks of the H1N1 (Swine) Flu This Winter?
Researchers are looking for new ways to fight the H1N1 influenza virus and Vitamin D may be your best defense this winter.
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Give Up the Fake Bake: Tanning Beds Cause Skin Cancer
A new report is classifying tanning beds as "carcinogenic to humans." So perhaps the "bronzed-beauty" look is no longer worth the serious risks to your health.
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Eating Disorders Can Strike at Any Age
Having spent 32 out of 44 years of my life dieting, only recently did I discover what I viewed as lack of willpower on my part was probably an eating disorder in disguise.
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But What if I Can’t Lose Weight?
If you have had trouble losing weight and been told you must be doing something wrong or must be “cheating,” this blog is for you!
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Is Moderate Drinking Really Good for Your Health?
Numerous studies have suggested that alcohol can be part of a healthy diet. But not all researchers are convinced that alcohol--even in moderation--is good for you.
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Young and at an Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancers are a common type of cancer for U.S. adults. New findings suggest a 17% increase over the last decade in those under the age of 50. Are you at risk?
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Notes From Behind Enemy Lines
Many of you have noticed that I haven’t been blogging recently. As this situation is likely to continue for awhile, I thought it would be good to let you know what’s going on.
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