Healthy Living: National News
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3 Super-veggies for a Quick Beauty Boost!
Some of us switch up our lipstick shade more often than our diet. While we may go from nude to coral or berry to fuchsia in just a matter of weeks, when it comes to salad, we always stick with romaine.... Read more..
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Should men 50-69 get the PSA Test? The American College of Physicians releases its new recommendations.... Read more..
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Dishing Up Healthier Portions
New research shows using smaller plates at mealtime may help prevent obesity in kids.... Read more..
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Exercise for Your Heart
Walking vs. Running: Does one form of fitness work better when it comes to your heart health?... Read more..
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Your Hairline and Your Heart
New research finds a link between baldness and coronary heart disease, but the location of that hair loss may be key.... Read more..
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Melatonin and Diabetes
Melatonin, the hormone you most associate with sleep, may play a crucial role in your risk for Type 2 diabetes.... Read more..
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Snack Attack! Healthy Snacks, Happy Kids
Crunch, munch, dip, dunk, sip and savor. We are a nation of snack fanatics! ... Read more..
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Cashing In On Weight Loss
Do financial incentives work best for individual dieters or a group working towards a weight loss goal?... Read more..
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Skin Cancer and Kids
New research shows melanoma rates in children on the rise.... Read more..
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Fiber Protection?
Eating fiber-rich foods may lower your risk of first-time stroke.... Read more..
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Alcohol and The Talk
Do serious, pre-college chats between parents and teens help stop drinking problems when students hit campus?... Read more..
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Proper Oral Hygiene for Better Health
Most of us know that oral hygiene is critical to healthy teeth, white smiles and first impressions. But not nearly as many are familiar with the extreme consequences of what can happen if you don't take care of your mouth. ... Read more..
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Fighting the Obesity Epidemic
According to Dr. America Bracho, one of the most difficult things that Latinos face today is learning to manage their weight.... Read more..
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Hair Loss and Men's Health
Baldness in African American men linked to increased risk of prostate cancer.... Read more..
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Concussion Concerns
New study shows a single concussion can cause permanent changes to the brain.... Read more..
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Sleep and the Scale
Too little or just the right amount of shut-eye Which one causes overeating and weight gain?... Read more..
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It's Spring Cleaning Season!
What room do experts say you should tackle first this spring? Find out!... Read more..
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Aspirin and Melanoma
An aspirin a day may help keep the skin cancer doctor away for women.... Read more..
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I constantly crave chocolate chip cookies and other sugary foods. How can I break my addiction?
The American Heart Association recommends limiting daily sugar consumption to 7 percent or less of our daily caloric intake -- that's about six teaspoons (100 calories) for women and nine teaspoons (150 calories) for men. If you find yourself reaching for sugary foods and regularly exceeding those limits, you may need to take steps to curb your cravings.... Read more..
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Dangerous Drinks?
New study links sugar-sweetened beverages to tens of thousands of deaths each year.... Read more..
