Friday, July 17, 2009

Let’s See Your Hands

The Centers for Disease Control would like to remind that you have the best equipment for fighting germs right in your own home. But do you know how to use it properly?

Wonder if you’re doing it right? Green goo goes where soap did not, so you can see what you typically miss when you wash your hands.


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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Diet and Prostate Cancer

Results of a new review suggest that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial in preventing and treating prostate cancer.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Pass the Fish, Please

An omega-3 daily supplement, plus a serving of fatty fish once a week, may reduce your risk of heart failure.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Go East, Healthy Heart

Green tea adds “emperor’s guard” to its list of job skills, protecting the heart for a strong, healthy body that pulses with chi, the energy of life.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Good Night, Dear

Score another one for Mom. If she advised you “never go to bed angry,” Mom was dispensing more of that practical wisdom no one ever gave her enough credit for. Now there’s proof she was right: Couples in good relationships sleep better.

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Typical Stroke Symptoms

Knowing the typical signs is crucial to properly identifying a stroke--prompt treatment is key to reduce damage. Of course, Dr. Andrew Weil reminds, it’s better to address risk factors before things go that far.

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Heart Diseases

Breastfeeding has long been known to be good for baby. A report in Obstetrics and Gynecology (May 2009) suggests that breastfeeding also protects women who breastfeed from heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

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