Articles filed under Health
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How to get off weight-loss plateauOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I started exercising and began to lose weight but now the scale won't budge, even though I'm still exercising. What's wrong? A. When you started exercising yo...
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Perk up dinner with cauliflower powerOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - I spotted some good-looking cauliflower at my local supermarket, beautiful creamy-white heads, firm and heavy for their size (so no lost moisture from sitting on a store...
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Huntley company fined by OSHAOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday proposed a $170,500 fine against Huntley-based R&R Metalcraft Inc. It is the third time...
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Health risks eyed in caffeinated beerSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - State attorneys general have asked the U.S. government to crack down on beers that contain caffeine, saying the alcoholic energy drinks pose serious health and safety ri...
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Omega-3 may cut kids' diabetes riskSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - A diet rich in fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids helped cut the risk that children with a family history of diabetes would develop the disease, U.S. research...
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Your healthSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Dance it up Drag those Dance Dance Revolution mats out from under the couch. New research backs up the fitness benefits of the game. To play, you stand on a pad and move...
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Have a doctor's appointment? Here's how you should prepareSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Follow these tips to make the most of your next doctor's appointment: • Bring a list of questions. Writing down your concerns beforehand will give you time to think thr...
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Even opposites can keep in strideSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Running 26.2 miles with your spouse might be considered the ultimate act of togetherness. Or, maybe, a fast track to divorce. I've been a runner for much of my life. A t...
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Keeping 'good cholesterol' high important for heart healthSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - The amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood remains an important marker for heart disease regardless of how much "bad cholesterol" is lowered, researchers said. Among ...
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Asthma may be to blame for poor performanceSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Having a bad day on the soccer field or treadmill? Maybe you can blame asthma. According to a new study of 107 varsity athletes representing 22 sports, 39 percent experi...