| 10/31/2006 - The risks of taking painkillers |
| It's not hard to figure out that some drugs-especially painkillers-are riskier than others. But these days, we're actually getting more and more proof. |
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| 10/31/2006 - People won't eat their vegetables |
| No matter how much their doctors warn them, no matter how much the government spends on commercials encouraging them, and no matter how may times their mothers beg them, some people just won't eat their vegetables. |
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| 10/26/2006 - Exercise for your colon |
| Colon cancer can be one of the most difficult and dangerous cancers to treat, and it's just as hard to detect. That's why prevention is key. |
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| 10/26/2006 - Is exercising the wrong way putting your eyes at risk? |
| It's not that uncommon of a thing-you're lifting weights, and the weights are so heavy, or you're so into your workout that suddenly you realize you're holding your breath. |
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| 10/23/2006 - Fish - Good for a Healthy Heart |
| Turns out, the oils in fatty fish like salmon might be even better at preventing sudden death caused by heart problems than defibrillators. |
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| 10/23/2006 - Big bellies caused by big portions |
| For many folks, large portions-in some cases too large-are starting to look normal. |
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| 10/20/2006 - Foods that may speed up mental decline |
| I've told you before about foods that can prevent mental decline. Now I'm going to tell you about the foods that might speed it up. And the list might surprise you. |
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| 10/20/2006 - Marriage for health |
| It might be hard to believe when you're arguing over bills or closet space, but new research is confirming that marriage can actually be good for your health. |
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| 10/19/2006 - Cancer-free sunshine |
| Vitamin D has always been linked to a long list of health benefits, including healthier skin and muscles. Now you can add "cancer prevention" to that list. |
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| 10/19/2006 - Take a deep breath and calm down |
| Age isn't the only factor in declining lung power. Turns out, anger plays a big role as well. |
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| 10/17/2006 - Late-night eating |
| Your metabolism is a tricky, picky thing. It takes very little to set it off balance, and diet changes can have a big effect on it. But one of the worst possible things you can do for your metabolism is to eat the majority of your food at night. |
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| 10/17/2006 - Meditate to cool menopausal hot flashes |
| Hot flashes: They're probably one of the most uncomfortable parts of menopause. One minute you're feeling fine, the next you're undescribably warm, you're face is flushed, and perhaps you're even sweating all over your body. |
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| 10/13/2006 - Green tea lowers death risk |
| Green tea comes with so many health benefits-improved digestion and bowel function, not to mention all of the antioxidants it contains. |
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| 10/13/2006 - Another benefit of fatty fish |
| In a recent study out of Sweden, researchers found that eating fatty fish (but not lean fish or shellfish) can actually cut a woman's risk of cancer. |
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| 10/10/2006 - Baby steps for better living |
| One of the biggest misperceptions people have about healthy living is that you have to make incredibly huge changes to see any difference. But, in reality, all it takes are a few minor changes to actually help you live a little longer-and better, too. |
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| 10/10/2006 - Fall allergies |
| Most people think of autumn and imagine beautiful red and orange and yellow leaves and pumpkins and cool, crisp weather. Those are the fortunate ones. |
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| 10/06/2006 - Portions packing on the calories |
| It seems like people either don't realize how bad super-sized portions are for them, or they just don't care. But I'm banking on "they don't know." And I even have a study to back me up. |
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| 10/06/2006 - The flu vaccine |
| Every year you hear about flu vaccine shortages, and people standing in long lines, hoping to get their shot before they run out. Well, that probably won't be a problem this year. |
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| 10/05/2006 - Pomegranate Juice and Heart Health |
| Cardiovascular disease aside, few diseases are as hard on your heart as diabetes. In fact, diabetes pretty much guarantees heart disease sooner or later if you don't take care of yourself. |
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| 10/05/2006 - Broken Hearted |
| It looks like divorce isn't just heartbreaking on a figurative level. It turns out, divorce actually does break a woman's heart. |
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| 10/03/2006 - Complex sleep apnea |
| Anyone with sleep apnea is already struggling from enough sleep trouble. Now, to make matters worse, there's a new, harder-to-treat form of the illness, and research is showing that one in six sleep apnea sufferers are dealing with it. |
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| 10/03/2006 - Packing protein |
| You've heard all the hype about protein vs. carbs, and how eating protein-rich foods (in moderation, of course) can actually help you lose weight. But no one ever really talks much about why that is. |
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