Health and Fitness
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Parents would rather talk drugs than life insuranceSep 03, 2013 11:26 am - Parents in the U.S. would rather talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol than life insurance. Just 38 percent of parents said they’re extremely comfortable talking ab...
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Doctors urged to advise patients on sex after heart attackSep 03, 2013 6:00 am - Many heart specialists are hardly Dr. Ruth — sex is not something they relish bringing up with patients. But new guidance says they should, early and often, to let survi...
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Are breast-fed babies smarter?Sep 03, 2013 5:59 am - Breast-fed kids are smarter, according to a Harvard University study that found the longer babies are nursed, the greater their intelligence. The research, which followe...
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Volunteerism may lower blood pressure, study findsSep 03, 2013 5:00 am - Helping others and building social relationships certainly make for a more satisfying life. Now there's reason to believe that they can help protect a person from the ri...
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Advocate for medical marijuana not eligibleSep 02, 2013 4:10 pm - A seriously ill woman who’d lobbied to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois won’t be eligible to get it herself because of a drug charge. The Chicago Sun-Times report...
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Some flu vaccines promise a little more protectionSep 02, 2013 9:00 am - WASHINGTON — Flu vaccination is no longer merely a choice between a jab in the arm or a squirt in the nose. This fall, some brands promise a little extra protection. For...
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Jewelweed may offset effects of poison ivySep 02, 2013 6:00 am - The Greek philosopher Aristotle is believed to have said, “in all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” It seems that for the treatment of poison ivy, n...
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Your health: How to stay mentally sharpSep 02, 2013 6:00 am - A sharp mind The way you live, what you eat and drink, and how you treat your body affect your memory as well as your physical health and well-being. Here are five ...
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Master diet to make sure you are eating healthySep 02, 2013 6:00 am - What is the secret to healthy eating? It seems everyone has their own idea of the perfect diet. But, regardless of what style of eating you consider healthy — food guide...
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Getting past those exercise excusesSep 02, 2013 5:54 am - You know the benefits of exercise and you have most likely heard them a zillion times: a healthier heart, reduced risk for some cancers, better sleep patterns, weight lo...