Articles filed under Health
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A final checkupDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - In early 2007, letters poured into the Daily Herald from readers who had made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, grow strong and improve their health. A few comments...
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Your HealthDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Catch a few winks If you stay up later than usual tonight to welcome the new year, try to catch up on your sleep soon. Scientists have shown a lack of sleep wreaks havoc...
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Latest trends in exercise can help you burn off those must-have caloriesDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - You're probably willing to try the new fitness trends of 2008, but you're not willing to give up your Starbucks and Chipotle fixes. Fine, then. Just be prepared to work ...
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Dress up fresh fruit for healthy start to new yearDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. How can I jazz up my New Year's celebration table with a low-fat, fruit-based dessert? A. Fruit can be a delicious dessert in its own right. In fact, what bet...
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Count your cookiesDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Even though you might have a holiday tomorrow, your diabetes doesn't. But you can still enjoy holiday foods in moderation. The experts at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in ...
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Timing blood pressure pills might help high-risk patientsDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Taking a blood pressure pill at bedtime instead of in the morning might be healthier for some high-risk people. New research suggests that simple switch may normalize pa...
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Getting the beat on individual insurance policiesDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - If you work for yourself, retire before Medicare kicks in, or don't have health insurance through your job, finding individual coverage that you can afford depends as mu...
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A new way to tap into health infoDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Kate Hemond, a nanny who cares for six children, was considering salmon for their supper recently. Standing at the fish counter of a Whole Foods market, she pulled out h...
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Keep kids' focus on fun, fitness and sportsmanshipDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - The high school swim invitational was moving at a quick pace, with a small but supportive group of parents watching from the bleachers. One novice swimmer from the visit...
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Hold the salt -- it's better for your long-term healthDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Ed Goldston used to sprinkle salt on almost everything he ate -- from soups and salads to steak. That changed about 15 years ago when his doctor diagnosed him with hyper...