Prevention
Lifestyle, Prevention
Posted Thu, 11/25/2010 - 10:00am by Fred Lee
In addition to the number of life-threatening health problems associated with second hand smoke, experts now believe that it can contribute to hearing loss, as well.
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Health News, Prevention, Nutrition
Posted Wed, 11/17/2010 - 10:00am by Camilla Cheung
Research by the American Heart Association shows that reducing your salt intake as a teenager can help reduce your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and heart attacks as an adult.
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Prevention, Nutrition
Posted Mon, 11/15/2010 - 10:00am by Fred Lee
Arsenic in your drinking water poses a variety of health concerns, and now doctors are beginning to believe that strokes are part of that list.
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Prevention, Lifestyle
Posted Sun, 11/14/2010 - 10:36am by Fred Lee
Smoking as many as 40 cigarettes every day increases a person's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
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Health News, Prevention, Nutrition
Posted Sun, 11/14/2010 - 10:00am by Fred Lee
Regular consumption of green tea and mushrooms had a protective effect against breast cancer in women in China.
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Health News, Lifestyle, Prevention
Posted Fri, 11/12/2010 - 10:00am by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Vaccinations are not just for babies and little kids. Teenagers and young adults often miss getting needed booster shots. Keeping up-to-date on vaccinations is a critical step in strengthening your immune system and your overall health.
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Health News, Lifestyle, Prevention
Posted Thu, 11/11/2010 - 4:36pm by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Love to ski or snowboard? Can't wait to hit the slopes? Whether you are an experienced athlete or a rank beginner, cut down on your risk of injuries this winter by taking a few, simple preventive measures.
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Health News, Prevention, Nutrition
Posted Tue, 11/09/2010 - 11:23am by Camilla Cheung
You may want to think again when packing that sandwich for lunch. Research shows that eating processed meat, such as salami, bologna, and deli cold cuts, may contribute to an increased risk of developing heart disease.
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Health News, Prevention, Exercise
Posted Tue, 11/09/2010 - 11:23am by Fred Lee
Regular exercise has been shown to protect the body from respiratory infections.
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Health News, Prevention, Nutrition
Posted Wed, 11/03/2010 - 9:00am by Fred Lee
Eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats may reduce the incidence of periodontitis and the health problems associated with it.
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