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Just the Facts-Prostate Cancer
Posted 05-19-2010 9:45 pm
Prostate Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, and second only to lung cancer in the number of cancer deaths. In 2005, 185,895 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 28,905 men died from it.  Some facts about prostate cancer.

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Just the Facts- Heart Attacks
Posted 05-18-2010 5:58 pm
A heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, occurs when a section of the heart muscle dies or gets damaged because of reduced blood supply.

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Just The Facts-Cancer
Posted 05-18-2010 10:36 am

Here are some interesting facts on Cancer:

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Fast Food America- Healthy Alternatives for Fast-Paced Lives
Posted 05-11-2010 1:10 am
Americans spend more than $110 billion on fast food annually. There are more than 50 million people who depend on these restaurants to give them the nourishment that they need in their busy daily lives. The #1 health problem in America right now is not cancer or some other incurable disease. America’s #1 health problem is obesity, due largely to the convenient access of fast food restaurants and sedentary lifestyles.

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On Earth Day Remember This: An Unhealthy Planet is an Unhealthy You
Posted 04-23-2010 5:55 am
On this Earth day, and every day, as you do your part for the planet, consider the fact that what harms our planet is destructive to our bodies as well. By taking good measures to do what’s best for your body, you could actually be helping the planet at the same time. How?

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Skin Care – Protection from Sun’s Harmful Rays
Posted 04-15-2010 12:42 pm
It’s getting warmer outside, and summer is on its way. There is no better time than now to talk about protecting yourself from the UV rays put off by the sun. Of course, it’s not just about wearing sunscreen when you’re out on the beach.

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Breastfeed Your Baby – Save Lives AND Money
Posted 04-06-2010 1:19 am
According to a recent study published today in the journal Pediatrics, as featured in an article on CNN.com entitled “Study: Lack of breastfeeding costs lives, billions of dollars,” if new moms breastfed their babies for at least the first six months of life, it could save approximately 1,000 lives as well as BILLIONS of dollars each year.

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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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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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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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