Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Up, Up and Away - With Supergerms

Some germs may be outpacing our ability to kill them, but there are still plenty of things we can do to slow their spread.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Where There’s Not ‘Smoke,’ There Might Still Be ‘Fire’

Smokeless tobacco increases the risk of fatal heart attack and stroke, say researchers.

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Play Helps Keep Dementia at Bay

Social activities that engage the brain–reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, playing card and board games, and having group discussions – help to keep us sharp.

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Friday, September 4, 2009

Get steamed. Stew a little. Grill away.

The way you prepare your food matters as much as the ingredients to get the most out of your meals, maximize the nutritional benefits of foods and minimize potential harm from improper cooking methods.

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Don’t Light Up - Drink Up

Juicing large amounts of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables can be a powerful way to flush from your system the chemicals and poisons that make it so physically difficult to quit smoking.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Maybe It’s Not the Caffeine That’ll Get Ya

Iced versions of normal coffee such as frappuccinos contain so many calories that they increase people's chances of becoming overweight, which is the second biggest cause of cancer after smoking.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Is Stress Keeping You Fat?

With years of chronic stress the adrenal glands — which govern stress response, help balance a woman’s blood sugar, and regulate many other body processes — can become imbalanced, leading to unwanted weight gain. When this happens, the body clings to every calorie.

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