Health and Fitness
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Are sunscreen chemicals something to worry about?Jul 08, 2013 6:00 am - As the season of bare skin and scorching sun draws near, you — like so many other people — may find yourself scratching your head over sunscreen. Yes, skin protection is...
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Traveling abroad means taking health precautionsJul 08, 2013 6:00 am - Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all eagerly awaited the first face-to-face encounter with their little American relative. The 2-year-old couldn't appreciate all ...
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Your health: Eating for your teethJul 08, 2013 6:00 am - Tooth health Some old dental advice that still may be helpful is to chew parsley as a “natural” way to brush teeth when you're in a pinch. In fact, there are a num...
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Convincing a stubborn man to get to the doctorJul 08, 2013 5:22 am - How do you help the men you love overcome the obstacles and get to the doctor? We checked with several experts. Some responses: Ÿ Get the facts: “Education is the only a...
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Getting a little forgetful? It doesn’t always signal dementiaJul 08, 2013 5:15 am - It’s a thought that crosses many middle-aged minds when a word is forgotten or a set of keys misplaced: Is this a fluke, or the first sign of dementia? “Most of us will ...
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Autism tied to air pollutionJul 08, 2013 5:06 am - Researchers seeking the roots of autism have linked the disorder to chemicals in air pollution and, in a separate study, found that language difficulties of the disorder...
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'Almost anorexia' requires intervention nowJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Q. My teenage daughter is obsessed with her weight. She doesn't eat enough, and although she's thin, she believes she's fat. Could she be anorexic? A. Think about eating...
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Let's count the benefits of natural carbsJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Chances are, you're somewhat familiar with the term “carbs.” If you've tried to lose weight before, you've probably come across low-carb options or may have heard someon...
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Getting men to see a doctor — before it's too lateJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - For a good 10 years, Josh Hastings had annoying stomach problems. Food just didn't sit well in his system. It got so bad he went to a doctor, who recommended a colonosco...
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Alzheimer’s educational programJul 07, 2013 2:35 pm - The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter’s educational program “Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters”, will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesd...