Common cancer myths not to believe
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You’ve been diagnosed with cancer – now what? There is much to think about and many questions to be answered.
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Why we lose height with age and how to avoid it
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Research from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging has found women lose an average of 2 inches between the ages of 30 and 70 while men lose a little more than an inch by age 70 and up to 2 inches by age 80.
Read MoreHow technology ruins a good night’s sleep
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What would we do without our cell phones, tablets, computers and other electronic gadgets?
Read MoreLifesaving tips on preventing winter house fires
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National Fire Protection Association states that cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries, especially on Thanksgiving, followed by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Read MoreHow hand hygiene saves lives
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Each of us has an obligation to do our part in protecting ourselves and others from contracting an infectious disease.
Read More5 nutrients women need over 40
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There are more than 30 nutrients required by the human body for maintaining good health and preventing deficiencies.
Read More8 Smart ways to asthma-proof your home
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Having an asthma attack can be a scary experience. The struggle to breathe in air, chest tightening and quickened breathing is comparable to drowning in air or the feeling of a cloud in your lungs.
Read MoreProtecting yourself from traveler’s diarrhea
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What is not a pleasurable experience is coming down with traveler’s diarrhea (TD).
Read More8 ways of naturally managing chronic pain
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Chronic pain can develop for many reasons – from an injury or illness, or can exist without an identifiable cause. The pain can last for weeks, months and even years creating emotional responses such as fear and anxiety.
Read MorePhysical activity’s amazing effect on diabetes
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A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is a wakeup call to taking better care of yourself. One way to accomplish this is through physical activity or exercise.
Read MoreThe invisible threat of carbon monoxide
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As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases.
Read More7 top tips preventing colds and flu this season
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There may not be snow blowing just yet this season but soon there will be more people blowing their noses and getting sick due to colds or the flu.
Read More6 surefire ways to release endorphins instantly
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Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system.
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Top 10 secrets of people who rarely get sick
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We all know that person who is always perennially healthy and almost never gets sick.
Read More7 ways to boost your “good” cholesterol
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Just the mention of the word, “cholesterol,” and most people automatically think bad things of it. But, not all cholesterol is “bad.”
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Your best bet for avoiding influenza? Get a flu shot
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Remember how bad the 2017-2018 flu season was – one of the worst on record. Unfortunately, medical experts believe the 2018-2019 flu season will be even worse.
Read MoreDon’t ignore a dry mouth
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Have you ever had your mouth feel parched and as dry as the Sahara desert? Then you know the feeling of a dry mouth.
Read MoreWhy grief can literally make you sick
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One thing for sure, grief never comes at a good time and we never know exactly how we may respond to it.
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