Lifestyle Stories from July 23, 2012 (Change date)
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Barefoot runners picking up the paceJul 25, 2012 6:07 am - “I have really bad knees,” says Rebecca Ouding. “I have an old knee injury that gets aggravated,” says Bud Uyeda. “I ran a marathon 20 years ago, and after that, my arch...
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Ditching the dryer: Tips for airing clean laundryJul 25, 2012 9:31 pm - Think clotheslines are a relic of a bygone era, a time when our grandmothers slaved over their dainties with stiff birch-wood pins? Think again. Hanging clothes is hot, ...
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Good eating habits learned early prevent later obesityJul 23, 2012 12:29 pm - Q. I keep hearing about childhood obesity. What can I do now to make sure my 5- and 7-year-olds learn healthy eating habits? A. You've definitely got the timing right: N...
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Experts question prostate screenings, but men, doctors may reject adviceJul 23, 2012 6:00 am - That was the reaction from many men last week after a top-level task force bucked two decades of medical practice and recommended against routine use of a common blood t...
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Breast-feeding may help women fight obesity years laterJul 23, 2012 6:22 am - Breast-feeding may help mothers reduce the risk of obesity later in life, according to a study of 740,000 post-menopausal women in the U.K. For every six months women br...
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Mixed advice on prostate cancer testsJul 23, 2012 5:25 am - WASHINGTON — There’s more advice on the contentious issue of prostate cancer screening: A leading group of cancer specialists says the decision hinges in part on a man’s...
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Trans fat ban makes fast food a little healthierJul 23, 2012 3:14 pm - WASHINGTON — Turns out it’s possible to make a fast-food lunch a bit healthier even without skipping the fries. New York City now has hard evidence that its ban on trans...
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Early full-term babies may face school woes laterJul 24, 2012 6:12 am - Even for infants born full-term, a little more time in the womb may matter. The extra time results in more brain development, and a study suggests perhaps better scores ...
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Does extreme distance running go too far?Jul 25, 2012 6:07 am - In most every part of modern life — in how much we eat, sleep, work and play — moderation is the mantra. And in recent years, that mantra has extended to exercise. Scien...
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How to keep your insides working properlyJul 24, 2012 11:14 am - For your body to perform at its best, you must eat the right types of foods and you must be able to properly digest and absorb those foods. We've discussed in depth cho...