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Spring Allergies – Hay Fever and More
Posted 03-09-2010 12:29 am
Spring is an enjoyable season for many people. However, for those people who suffer from springtime allergies, it can be difficult to enjoy the season when they are feeling less than their best. Hay fever is the most common spring allergy, but some people also suffer from ragweed and pollen allergies that flare up when spring comes around. No matter what the springtime allergy is that people suffer from, there is relief.

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5 Easy Ways to Eliminate Stress
Posted 03-02-2010 12:44 am
These days, it is just way too easy to become overwhelmed and feel stressed. With family, work, and other obligations, oftentimes we may feel that our heads
are spinning just trying to keep up. With this, here are five easy ways to manage the stress in your life. Start by taking a deep breath, and remembering
that what is "small stuff" should stay just that - and what is most important is our health and our families.

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Sinus Infections and Toothaches- Whose Fault Is It?
Posted 02-21-2010 11:24 pm
Many people don’t realize the importance of their sinuses when they’ve got a toothache. A simple trip to the dentist will help the patient to realize that their teeth are in perfectly good health, leaving them wondering why they’re in pain.

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Top 5 Myths That Put Women at Risk - Busted
Posted 02-07-2010 11:50 pm
February happens to be heart health month.  Around 450,000 women suffer heart attacks every year.  As a matter of fact, cardiovascular disease is the top killer in the United States.  So read on to learn about heart myths and how to prevent yourself from being a victim of heart disease.

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Top 10 Diet Myths You Should Know About
Posted 01-20-2010 10:17 pm
Are you trying to drop a few pounds?  Before you give up late night snacking and go on a no-fat frenzy to kick your slow metabolism into shape, take a look at what the experts have to say about some well known dieting myths.

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Does the average person swallow eight spiders over the course of one year?
Posted 01-15-2010 6:00 am
Have you ever heard the rumor that the average person swallows up to eight spiders a year in their sleep?  If you haven't, consider yourself lucky and don't start to panic because this is more than likely untrue.

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Possible to Predict Baby’s Sex Without a Doctor?
Posted 01-07-2010 11:37 pm
Expecting a baby? Are you in the least bit curious about if you will have a girl or a boy? There are several myths floating around that suggest you can actually determine the sex of your unborn child by weight gain, shape of belly, heartburn, etc.

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You or Fido – Who Has the Cleaner Mouth
Posted 12-30-2009 10:39 pm
It’s pretty certain that you have all heard this rumor at least once in your life – that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans.  Could this really be true?

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Working Out in a Winter Wonderland
Posted 12-22-2009 2:34 am
Cold weather got you down? Well, how about using it to your advantage? Outdoor exercise, especially in the winter, can be a fun way to shake up your fitness routine.

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Is It Safe to Double Dip?
Posted 12-07-2009 1:33 am

C’mon face it – we’ve all double dipped at least once in our lives. From French onion dip and salsa to ranch dressing or guacamole – most of us probably think sticking a chip back into the bowl of dip is not such a big deal, right? 

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Hand Sanitizer – Smart to Have or Just a Fad?
Posted 11-30-2009 3:01 am
Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible to step foot into the public without seeing hand sanitizer practically everywhere. From dispensers at schools, offices, and malls, staying germ free by rubbing the alcohol based product on your hands seems like the smart and practical thing to do. But is it effective?

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To Be or Not to Be…an Organ Donor
Posted 11-21-2009 2:53 am
Do you ever question your choice in becoming an organ donor?  Did you avoid becoming an organ donor because you have heard rumors that doctors don't work as hard to try and save an organ donors life?

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Turkey Time=Nap Time?
Posted 11-05-2009 9:36 pm
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, you know at least one relative is bound to blame turkey on his sleepiness. With that being said, is there any truth in the fact that eating turkey makes one sleepy?

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Nervous About the Flu? Build Up Your Immune System!
Posted 10-28-2009 1:33 am
Defending the body against diseases and other harmful invaders, including bacteria and the flu virus, is the immune system.

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The Power of Vitamin D
Posted 10-20-2009 1:40 am
You know taking your vitamins is important – especially if you have an unbalanced diet.  Gaining more and more recognition by medical and naturopathic professionals is Vitamin D – the vitamin necessary to build strong muscles and absorb calcium that has long been taken to prevent osteoporosis.

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Making Strides on the Breast Cancer Battle
Posted 10-13-2009 12:40 am
As many know, October is our national Breast Cancer Awareness month. With each passing year, we become more and more knowledgeable and apt to beat the battle that plagues the more than 190,000 women (and some men) each year.

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5 Ways to Stay Healthy at Work or School
Posted 10-06-2009 1:06 am
The fall is here, and winter is fast approaching. We all know that with the change of seasons, and all of the time we spend indoors, coming down with the cold or flu is a likely occurrence.

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Do Optimists Outlive Pessimists?
Posted 09-29-2009 3:44 am
Ladies, need a reason to smile? 

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Late Night Snacking Linked to Weight Gain
Posted 09-21-2009 6:09 am
It’s official, and honestly, not surprising. Those nighttime snacks we eat while resting with our feet up, watching our favorite television shows, are proven to have worse consequences than indigestion

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Eight Glasses of Water a Day – Myth or Not?
Posted 09-15-2009 1:00 am
You’ve heard it from your mother, your doctor, your favorite health magazine – drinking eight glasses of water a day is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy.

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