health and wellness

  1. Aging

    The most important tips to stay healthy and live longer

    By Howard S. Friedman, PhD and Leslie R. Martin, PhD on Apr 17, 2011
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    We have the spent the past 20 years conducting an extraordinary research study of the lives and loves and careers of over 1,500...
  2. Wellness

    Vitamin D fact sheet: Celebrating the sunshine vitamin

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 17, 2011
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    Spring has finally sprung, the sun is shining (hurray!) and you’ll likely be spending much more time outdoors in the coming months...
  3. Wellness

    Summer health tips: Music festival survival guide

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 16, 2011
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    If part of your warm weather activities includes basking in the sun at any one of the many outdoor music and arts festivals -- such...
  4. Conditions

    Health effects of radiation: What you should know

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 16, 2011
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    Following the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, which caused explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant, we’ve been hearing...
  5. Aging

    Inspiring tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers

    By Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle on Apr 16, 2011
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    When my husband first received a tentative diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, I initially felt detached and numb. Could this really be...
  6. Dieting & Nutrition

    The HCG Diet: Your questions answered

    By Michelle Dudash on Apr 16, 2011
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    Swimsuit season is right around the corner, leaving many women looking for something new to try this spring to lose those stubborn...
  7. Dieting & Nutrition

    10 Sources of good sugar

    By Michelle Maffei on Apr 15, 2011
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    With 25.8 million US children and adults with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), watching...
  8. Skincare

    How to conceal a mouth sore

    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 15, 2011
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    Canker sores are not only uncomfortable, they also can make the wearer feel embarrassed about their appearance. Here are a few tips...
  9. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    What is bipolar disorder?

    By Meagan Morris on Apr 14, 2011
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    Catherine Zeta-Jones released a statement Wednesday admitting that she's seeking treatment for Bipolar II disorder. What is Bipolar...
  10. Sleep

    Top 10 Seasonal sleep tips

    By Tracy E. Hopkins on Apr 8, 2011
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    If the transition from winter to spring has you tossing and turning at night, you’re not alone. The National Sleep Foundation...
  11. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Dental health: 5 Ways to prevent childhood tooth decay

    By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Apr 8, 2011
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    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay is the most common chronic infectious disease in...
  12. Vaccinations & Shots

    When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011
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    Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....
  13. Vaccinations & Shots

    Meningitis vaccine schedule

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011
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    Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria that infect the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal...
  14. Exercise & Fitness

    The best exercises for disease prevention

    By Kendra Y. Mims on Apr 7, 2011
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    Not feeling inspired lately to hit the gym to work on your six-pack? Let disease prevention be your primary motivation. According to...
  15. Conditions

    Best disease-prevention tips for women

    By Janice McDuffee on Apr 6, 2011
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    When you hear the word “diet,” your mind likely goes right to “weight loss,” then maybe you start to think about your skinny jeans,...
  16. Dieting & Nutrition

    7 Diet changes that can save your life

    By Kendra Y. Mims on Apr 6, 2011
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    From health risk to disease prevention, studies show that what we eat impacts our bodies beyond the extra five pounds we gain from...
  17. Vaccinations & Shots

    Symptoms of meningitis

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011
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    When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an...
  18. Losing Weight

    How thin is too thin?

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 5, 2011
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    Victoria’s Secret models are known for their curves – they are modelling lingerie, after all. But one of their famous angels...
  19. Dieting & Nutrition

    6 Sneaky diet traps to avoid

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 2, 2011
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    You've been feeling pretty healthy lately, maintaining your ideal weight and working out regularly. Congratulations on your success...
  20. Exercise & Fitness

    Couples fitness: Tips for going on an exercise date

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Apr 2, 2011
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    Dating newsflash: Dinner and a movie can be detrimental to your waistline. That romantic glass of wine (or two) and a box of...
  21. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Quick ways to sneak protein into a school meal

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 2, 2011
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    Do you worry that your kids aren’t getting enough protein in their daily diet? Though some days it may seem that they eat nothing...