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| Get Extra Support When Needed
September 12, 2008
When a crisis is more than your usual support system can handle, a support group may give you the practical help you need. More >>
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| Quit Smoking and Benefit in Minutes
September 5, 2008
Twenty minutes after you quit smoking, your blood pressure and pulse will drop toward normal. More >>
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| Don’t Let Stress Give You a Heart Attack
August 29, 2008
Studies show that stress-related anger and anxiety increase the risk for a heart attack. More >>
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| Help Your Child Choose Smart Foods
August 22, 2008
If your child is 8-13 years old, then it’s a great time to start teaching him healthy food choices. More >>
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| Focus on Being Fit - Not Thin
August 15, 2008
If you want to lose weight, toss your bathroom scale and concentrate on the benefits of exercise. More >>
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| Don’t Wait to Prevent Osteoporosis
August 8, 2008
Bone density increases gradually until age 30, when it starts declining. More >>
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| Read the Label for the Whole Story
August 1, 2008
Whole grains are your healthiest choice for bread and cereal. More >>
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| Train for Childbirth
July 19, 2008
If you were running a marathon, you’d be training for it. It makes sense to think about pregnancy and childbirth the same way. More >>
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| Let Your Teen Talk Privately With Doc
July 11, 2008
It’s time to leave the doctor’s exam room, Mom and Dad. More >>
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| Taking Meds? Make Sure Grapefruit is Safe
July 4, 2008
If you take certain drugs, including drugs that lower cholesterol or blood pressure, it’s not safe to eat grapefruit. More >>
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| Start Your Own Fitness “Club”
June 27, 2008
Whether you join a fitness club or create your own club of friends, group fitness has many benefits. More >>
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| Considering Fertility Treatments?
June 20, 2008
There are many different types of fertility treatments, and some cost as little as a few hundred dollars. More >>
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| Poison Ivy? Start with Cold Wet Compresses
June 13, 2008
The day before you enjoyed a day of gardening. Now you've got a fiercely itchy rash. More >>
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| Stress Fractures: How to Prevent Them
May 30, 2008
You feel a persistent pinprick of pain. What’s going on? More >>
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| Get Fit With Household Chores
February 22, 2008
Staying or getting fit doesn't have to involve hours at the gym. More >>
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| Take the Shoe Leather Express
February 15, 2008
With gasoline prices seemingly always on the rise, run some of your errands the old-fashioned way: walking. More >>
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| Have a Cold? Hold Off on Antibiotics
February 1, 2008
You’ve got a scratchy throat, stuffy nose and a mild fever. Don’t demand antibiotics. More >>
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| Know the Heart Attack Signs. Then Call 9-1-1.
January 25, 2008
Don’t ignore these heart attack warning signs. More >>
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| Pay Yourself First
January 18, 2008
Have you made a resolution to save more money? More >>
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| Embrace Life after Menopause. Focus on You!
January 11, 2008
Your children are grown and gone. Your work isn't as engaging. "Now it's your turn!" More >>
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| Use Music to Improve Your Workout
January 4, 2008
Burn more calories and strengthen your heart by listening to music when you walk or run. More >>
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| Keep Your Fridge at 40 Degrees or Lower
December 21, 2007
This will help prevent bacteria growth. More >>
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| Resist the Pressure to Eat
December 14, 2007
Pressures to eat come at us from all directions. More >>
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| Know Your Choices in Bifocals
December 7, 2007
If small print is getting harder to read, you probably need bifocals. More >>
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| Cut Fat and Sugar in Cookies
November 30, 2007
You look forward all year to those buttery, sugary delicious holiday cookies. More >>
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| Help Your Aging Loved Ones This Holiday
November 23, 2007
The holidays can be a mixed blessing for many older adults. More >>
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| Protect Your Family From Schoolroom Germs
November 9, 2007
Did you know that children are the greatest transmitters of contagious illnesses like colds, flu and diarrhea? More >>
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| Be a Successful Stepparent
November 2, 2007
Blending families can be challenging, but here are some tips to building healthy relationships. More >>
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| Oldest, Youngest or Middle Child?
October 26, 2007
Birth order can sometimes help you understand yourself, your relationships to your children and even your parents' relationship with you and your siblings. More >>
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| Improve Balance and Prevent Falls
October 19, 2007
It's never too late to start a program to strengthen your core muscles More >>
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| Create A Healthy Home
October 12, 2007
Don’t let dry air, allergies or faulty home heating damage your health this winter. More >>
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| Do's and Don'ts at the Gym
October 5, 2007
Congratulations! You’ve made a plan to work out regularly at the gym. More >>
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| Consider Your Cookware
September 21, 2007
It’s not enough to cook healthy meals. More >>
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| Train Your Body and Mind
September 14, 2007
Martial arts don’t just train the body — they train the mind. More >>
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| Try Ethnic Eating
August 31, 2007
Now you have another reason to try that new ethnic restaurant. More >>
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| Help a Loved One in Denial
June 1, 2007
It’s very difficult to watch someone you care about behave self-destructively, especially when that person insists there isn’t a problem. More >>
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| Learn the Right Way to Power Walk
May 25, 2007
If you enjoy walking, rev up your routine with power walking. More >>
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| Store Your Food Safely
May 18, 2007
To keep foods fresh and safe to eat, double check your refrigerator settings. More >>
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| Have “The Talk” with Your Teen
May 11, 2007
If you’ve been putting off “the talk” with your teen, you may be relieved to hear you probably don’t have to go into graphic details. More >>
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| Make a List Before Your Appointment
May 4, 2007
You have a lot of questions when you see your doctor, but you run out of time. More >>
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| Tap Into Your Baby’s Nutritional Wisdom
April 27, 2007
If your baby leaves food, don’t worry. More >>
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| Popping Pimples Makes Acne Worse
April 20, 2007
If your daughter’s panicking because she has a pimple, tell her not to squeeze it. More >>
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| Know When it’s Time to Potty Train
April 13, 2007
Experts say to wait until your child shows an interest -- perhaps when other children are doing it. More >>
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| Use Your Brain to Keep It Healthy
April 6, 2007
Many activities that keep your body healthy can also keep your brain healthy. More >>
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| Get Your Personalized Food Pyramid
March 30, 2007
The newest government food pyramid is different from the one you grew up with. More >>
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| Take Your Fatigue Seriously
March 23, 2007
It's no secret that busy women often don't get enough sleep. More >>
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| Men, Watch That Gut
March 16, 2007
When men get older and less active, they often add extra weight around the waist. More >>
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| Take Your Blood Pressure at Home
March 9, 2007
If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may suggest you take your blood pressure at home. More >>
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| Don’t Chew the Trans Fat
March 2, 2007
Trans fat doesn't just raise the levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol. More >>
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| Get a Medication Safety-Check
February 23, 2007
Vitamins, calcium and other supplements, allergy pills, pain pills, prescription drugs ... many people take lots of different medications. More >>
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| Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Dark Chocolate
February 16, 2007
It’s OK to eat chocolate this Valentine’s Day weekend – if you stick to dark chocolate and don’t overdo it. More >>
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| Get Active to Prevent the Blues
February 9, 2007
Even two minutes of exercise prompts your body to release “feel-good” endorphins. More >>
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| Beef Up Your Meals
February 2, 2007
It’s OK to eat beef if you go for lean cuts and keep your portions small. More >>
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| Know the Hidden Risk Factors for Heart Disease
January 26, 2007
Even if you don’t have symptoms, you may have risk factors for heart disease. More >>
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| What to Do When the Flu Gets You
January 19, 2007
If you didn’t get a flu shot, there’s still time. Call your primary doctor! More >>
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| Find a Doctor Who Specializes in You
January 12, 2007
If you don’t have a primary care doctor, you’re missing out on one of the best ways to improve your health. More >>
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| Eat Right to “B” Healthier
January 5, 2007
The powerful B vitamin family has so many benefits, you don’t want to “be” without them. More >>
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| Keep Your Resolution With a Home Gym!
December 29, 2006
So, you made a New Year’s resolution to get in better shape. But maybe you’re concerned about finding time and money for a gym. Make your home a gym instead. More >>
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