Friday, November 13, 2009

The Refreshment That Gives Pause

Chronic overconsumption of cola daily can cause symptoms including muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, constipation and even paralysis, doctors warn. So let’s toast to moderation in all things (but please, make mine water).

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Is Your Sex Drive in Park?

Are you or your partner losing interest in sex? A variety of physiological and psychological factors can impact your libido. Check out this list of common sex-drive killers.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy

You can't control two of the strongest risk factors for the disease: age and family history. But experts are finding that in fact, lifestyle may play a very important role in who gets Alzheimer's and who doesn't.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Olive Oil and Alzheimer's

The olive oil you put on your salad seems to possess the ability to help prevent or combat Alzheimer’s disease.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Prepare for Fall Flu Season

As you get a flu shot, stock up on hand sanitizer and decrease your doorknob exposure, consider boosting your immune system's ability to fight viruses -- including H1N1 swine flu -- by adding certain foods to your diet.

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Bad Breath? Breathe Easy

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur for a host of reasons, but we can help prevent unpleasant odors on our breath. It's matter of finding the cause and taking action against it.

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Power of Diet

Omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest killer of Americans and more deadly than excess intake of trans fat.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Maximize Odds of Thwarting Breast Cancer

A new study provides good news for women, things they can do to protect themselves against risk of breast cancer.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Sniffing Out Flu Season

Regular nasal cleansing using a neti pot can keep your sinuses clear of disease-causing microorganisms.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

You Don’t Have to Be a Drug Addict to Die From a Drug Overdose

Many people from teens to the elderly mix their own prescriptions with over-the-counter medicines or worse, illicit drugs or alcohol with no heed to the warnings about such risks on their Rx bottles. Dangerous combinations could put you at risk of everything from car accidents to liver failure or sudden death.

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