Health and Fitness
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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...
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Inducing labor may be tied to autism, study saysSep 02, 2013 5:49 am - The biggest study of its kind suggests autism might be linked with inducing and speeding up labor, preliminary findings that need investigating since labor is induced in...
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Major cancer study needs thousands of volunteersSep 02, 2013 5:32 am - The American Cancer Society is seeking to sign up 300,000 people across the country to participate in the third iteration of its long-term Cancer Prevention Study. Two e...
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Hay fever sufferers have plenty of optionsSep 02, 2013 5:00 am - Q. This year I'm suffering from seasonal allergies for the first time. What medications will make allergy season more bearable? A. Sneezing; itchy, runny, stuffy nose; r...
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Traditional cuff no longer best option for blood pressureSep 02, 2013 5:00 am - About 67 million Americans — a third of all adults — have hypertension, a symptomless disease that is a major contributor to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Bu...
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Flu shots already? Nothing like rushing the seasonSep 02, 2013 4:17 am - If your kids hate going back to school while it’s still hot outside, imagine how they’ll feel about getting flu shots in September. Not that they really need the vaccine...
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Des Plaines man’s magic the trick to living with disabilitiesSep 01, 2013 7:30 am - Confident that he’s on a roll, Trent Rivas smiles broadly as his magic card trick enthralls his small audience. The crisp shuffling, the precise cuts and the counting co...