Health News, Nutrition
Posted Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:00am by Camilla Cheung
Fish and other seafood are an important, but often-neglected, part of a healthy toddler’s diet.
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Health News, Prevention
Posted Tue, 08/03/2010 - 11:02am by Camilla Cheung
If you suffer from migraines during the summer, you may have something in common with many people who find that their migraines are aggravated by high temperatures and low barometric pressure.
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Lifestyle, Prevention
Posted Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:59am by Camilla Cheung
A diet high in fructose, a sweetener used in processed food and soft drinks, may put you at increased risk for high blood pressure.
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Exercise
Posted Fri, 05/28/2010 - 12:49pm by Camilla Cheung
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that babies under the age of one who participated in swimming classes ended up with better balance and motor skills than their peers who did not take swimming classes.
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Health News, Prevention
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 2:47pm by Camilla Cheung
Growing evidence shows that men who experience erectile dysfunction are more likely to experience a heart attack within five years.
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Health News, Nutrition
Posted Thu, 05/20/2010 - 9:19am by Camilla Cheung
As summer approaches, grilling and barbecuing will become a mainstay of many families' meals. A landmark new study from the University of Arkansas shows that adding spices to ground beef burger meat can reduce the amount of carcinogenic compounds that are produced when the meat is cooked.
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Lifestyle, Prevention
Posted Thu, 04/29/2010 - 7:15am by Camilla Cheung
With summer on the way, it will soon be time to break out the sunscreen again. But which sunscreen is best? With the proliferation of sunscreen products on the shelves, how do you know which kind to buy?
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Lifestyle, Prevention, Mind Body
Posted Tue, 04/20/2010 - 5:23am by Camilla Cheung
Studies have long shown that married couples tend to have better health and decreased risk for heart disease, cancer, and other health risks, than unmarried people. Now, studies from Ohio State University throw a more nuanced light on the link between marriage and health, showing that the quality of a marriage and the nature of marital stress can have a profound effect on our health.
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Prevention
Posted Mon, 04/12/2010 - 3:03pm by Camilla Cheung
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently admitted that it was concerned about the possible health effects of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a compound widely used in manufacturing hard plastic bottles and food packaging. BPA is prevalent in the packaging of our food and in many products we use on a daily basis. What can you do to reduce your family’s exposure to the chemical?
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