Articles filed under Health
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Health bulletinDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Experts update 'food pyramid' for older adults A nearly decade-old food guide pyramid for older adults has gotten a makeover to make it more user-friendly and to emphasi...
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Restless legs can make for a long nightDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I suffer from severe leg cramps that sometimes will ease and come back again with a vengeance. They wake me from a sound sleep, and I have to get up. Nothing helps. S...
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Reading in dim light? Don't worry about itDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Reading in dim light won't damage your eyes, you don't need eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and shaving your legs won't make the hair grow back faster. Thes...
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Betrayed by your own skinDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Lee Thomas' skin is betraying him. His once brown, even complexion is now mottled with pale patches around his eyes and mouth, along his nose and on his ears; his arms, ...
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Regular shot may prevent bird fluDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Ordinary seasonal flu vaccines may provide a small amount of protection against bird flu, Italian researchers reported. Their study is among the first to support the ide...
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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 ...