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  1. Avoid sickness on vacation
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Feb 2, 2010
    If the inclement weather in your part of the country has you planning a vacation somewhere warm and sunny, be aware that traveling...
  2. Pregnant women and alcohol
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 29, 2010
    Think non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks are safe to imbibe during your pregnancy? A new study released in the Canadian Journal of...
  3. 8 Realistic steps to a healthier you
    By Margaret Lewin, MD, FACP on Jan 28, 2010
    It’s a new year: time to take stock and start anew for a healthier you! However, setting realistic goals is the key to healthy...
  4. New online health and fitness tools
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 26, 2010
    Over the past few months, we’ve been busy testing dozens of new online tools to help you with your healthy living resolutions....
  5. 5 Eco-friendly ways to stay healthy
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 26, 2010
    It’s never been easier to green your healthy living routine. Here are our top five eco-friendly health and fitness tips.
  6. Getting ready for a healthy baby
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 18, 2010
    Getting your body ready for baby is no easy task. In fact, preconception planning should start at least one year before you actually...
  7. Inexpensive ways to stay healthy
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 18, 2010
    Getting healthy this year doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, all you really need to do is follow these quick and easy...
  8. The benefits of waiting to have sex
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jan 14, 2010
    How often has your heart been broken after being dumped by a seemingly promising guy who loses interest once you two have shared the...
  9. Reduce your risk of diabetes with caffeine
    By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 24, 2009
    To say that coffee is a world-wide phenomenon is an understatement. Statistics show that people around the globe consume more than...
  10. How to keep your home flu-free
    By SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts on Dec 21, 2009
    It’s prime flu season, and each year we hear the same advice: get your flu shot, wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth...
  11. Living with epilepsy
    By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 16, 2009
    When Veronica Crowe was a young girl, she would often feel herself “spacing out” for 30 seconds or so when staring at the...
  12. Diet tips to prevent Type 2 diabetes
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Dec 12, 2009
    Did you know diabetes is a leading cause of death in the US today? With two-thirds of the adult population -- and nearly one-fifth...
  13. 10 New Year’s resolutions you can easily keep
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Dec 11, 2009
    Do you get excited at the prospect of a New Year -- you know, the chance to commit to resolutions that will make you slimmer,...
  14. Cold remedies that work
    By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 2, 2009
    The H1N1 flu pandemic has made headlines this year, pushing people to take precautions to avoid the potentially fatal disease. But...
  15. The health risks of New Year’s resolutions
    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 30, 2009
    Every New Year you are bombarded with messages of change and starting over. You’re told to make New Year’s resolutions to better...
  16. Kiss safely under the mistletoe
    By Karen Hawthorne on Nov 27, 2009
    With the H1N1 flu virus on people’s minds this season, what’s the best way to keep the merry holiday traditions alive and well?...
  17. Natural cold and flu fighters
    By Jennifer Weatherhead on Nov 23, 2009
    Whether or not you decided to get a flu shot this year, you can still take alternative measures to boost your immune system...
  18. Protect your child's vision
    By Karen Hawthorne on Nov 19, 2009
    Startling news: About 60 percent of children who have been identified as problem learners have undetected vision problems and many...
  19. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Nov 8, 2009
    Are you struggling to conceive or experiencing an erratic menstrual cycle? Have you noticed excessive facial, chest and back hair?...
  20. 5 Top ways to live longer
    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 4, 2009
    Though there is no surefire way to add years to your life, you can certainly follow a healthy lifestyle to increase your odds of...

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