Curbing Children's Sweet Tooth
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The days of singing “Just a teaspoon of sugar helps the medicine go down” are over for kids.
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Moderate drinker vs. problem drinker
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When adults gather to enjoy conversation and companionship, alcoholic beverages may be part of the scene. How alcohol affects the picture depends on how it is consumed.
Read MoreHerbal supplements - helpful or harmful
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Treating various ailments from coughs to constipation with herbs has been used in many cultures throughout the world since the dawn of mankind.
Read MoreCaregivers - make sure to care for yourself too
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The position of being a caregiver is both rewarding but quite challenging. The responsibility of caring for someone depending on you for their well-being can take a toll on even the most dedicated caregiver out there.
Read MoreDrinking Too Much Water
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It may be tough to imagine drinking too much water. But it is possible, and it creates a condition known as water intoxication.
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Immune System Healthy
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A study from Oxford and Basel universities may point the way to maintaining our immune systems as we get older.
Read MoreCauses of heel pain and how to get rid of it
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A condition called plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The planta fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes and normally acts as a shock absorber supporting the arch of your foot.
Read MoreDo You Floss?
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Is it good dental hygiene, or one of the longest scams in medical history?
Read MoreAfter Work Email Health Risks
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New research scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Anaheim this month suggests that reading, writing and wrangling work email during off-hours may be hurting us more than it is helping our careers.
Read MoreThe top 5 nutrients for healthy skin
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We all want that dewy, youthful glow to our skin and there’s no better way to make that happen than to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
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Are you are at risk for metabolic syndrome?
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The saying goes, ‘It’s not a matter of if you’re going to have a heart attack or stroke, but a matter of when.” This saying applies to a condition called metabolic syndrome which is more common than many realize.
Read MoreHow to stay safe from sepsis
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You may not think it could happen to you but all of us are susceptible to sepsis if the conditions are favorable for it.
Read MoreCoping with Neck Pain
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Neck pain can sometimes be caused by osteoarthritis, but is more commonly a result of just holding your head in the same place for a long time.
Read MoreKeep Your Kidneys Cleansed
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Detoxification diets are all the rage, and like medieval self-flagellants, there is no denying we derive a certain smug satisfaction from the pain we inflict upon ourselves with these
Read MoreSeek help for sleep apnea
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Sleep apnea is one of the more underdiagnosed and undertreated conditions among Americans.
Read MoreStop stress eating
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Stress eating is eating in response to stressful events or situations creating difficult feelings.
Read MoreSummer Heat Waves Can Be Deadly
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Every single year it happens – across the country we get a heat wave during the summer with unbearable heat and humidity raising the risk of heat-related illnesses and death.
Read MorePartnering For Spotting Skin Cancer
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Once a person has had melanoma, they are at risk of developing a second skin cancer with their risk elevated for up to 20 years and are 10 times greater than the risk of a first melanoma.
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How To Prevent Motion Sickness
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The expression ‘getting there is half the fun’ may be true for some but for others who suffer from motion sickness all they care about is getting to their destination without getting sick.
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