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Don’t let weight-loss blockers hold you back
Few things are more frustrating than not being able to lose weight. You want to be slimmer and tone your body, but your weight won’t budge. The following seven tips will help you prevent blockers ...
Mar 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Implant therapy a jaw-dropping success
Many people are unaware of the consequences of losing their teeth or the effects of wearing partial or full dentures upon their jaws and bones. When teeth are lost, the surrounding bone immediatel...
Mar 10, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kristen Capps, seen here with her two sons, is the founder of Active 4 Diabetes, a nonprofit group supporting those with diabetes and their families. The group will be hosting Walk It Out for Diabetes on March 18 through 20 at Liberty High School. <br><i>Photo courtesy of Kristen Capps</i> Support group plans to Walk It Out for Diabetes
Each year more than a million Americans are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. In 2005, Kristen Capps’ young son was one of them. “This was a major change for our family, and devastating for our son,...
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Cancer survivors take to the track during last year’s Relay For Life in Brentwood.<br><i>Press file photo</i> Relay – cause for celebration
No matter where or when a Relay For Life event takes place, it always starts the same way. People dressed in purple shirts linked arms wearing big smiles and wave to the crowd of hundreds as they ...
Mar 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Genetics – no excuse for heart disease
For decades, physicians have believed that while some of the risks for developing heart disease could be managed, a lot of heart disease has to do with genetics. Recent research has shown otherwis...
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Get your daily dose of color
Americans are falling short on heart-healthy phytonutrients, according to a new report released by the Nutrilite Health Institute. It finds only two out of 10 Americans consume “prudent intake” le...
Feb 25, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Heart health – it’s a lifestyle
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in the United States. The good news is that there is much you can do to fight – as well as slow – the progression of heart disease by simply followin...
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Keep that ticker in tune
You probably know that cardiovascular disease is the single leading cause of death in America today, but are you aware that it is also highly preventable in most cases? There are many daily lifest...
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Shake the sinus blues
During the winter months and at other times when the air is dry, it’s important to keep our nasal passages moist. An easy way to do this is to sniff salt solution into both sides of the nose two t...
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Sweet and Spicy Tuna Pot Stickers Happy food for pregnant palates
Researchers have found that moms-to-be who ate no seafood were nearly 50 percent more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression than those who ate seafood at least three times per week (12 or m...
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9964_B30_rgb3.jpg How you can take action against heart failure
It’s a syndrome that affects more than 5 million Americans – and probably more: heart failure. Heart failure is a serious illness that can affect your quality of life and how long you ...
Mar 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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9966_B7_rgb3.jpg Knee pain doesn't need to slow you down
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a condition that causes “wear and tear” to your joint cartilage. If you suffer from osteoarthritis, what can you do to ease your p...
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10015_B10_rgb3.jpg Gardening - Why chefs and the first family are growing their own food
Everyone knows that some of the best ingredients to cook with can come from as close as your own backyard. These days, more and more chefs and restaurants are choosing to adopt an important tradit...
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10125_B1_rgb3.jpg Gambling on college sports can have consequences
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off March 18. And while the 64 qualifying teams hope to make the Final Four, the rest of the country will follow the tournament through brackets i...
Mar 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
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10016_B11_rgb3.jpg Cooking with root vegetables
Cooking with vegetables is deeply rooted in the culinary arts. Eating foods that live and breathe beneath the earth’s surface is just about as close as a person comes to being one with Mothe...
Mar 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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10065_B1_rgb3.jpg Tax credit helps homeowners get relief from 'sweating' windows
Water vapor on windows is unsightly. It obstructs the view to the outside, and a sweating window is a sure sign that it needs to be replaced. And, there couldn’t be a better time to replace ...
Mar 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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9859_B7_rgb3.jpg Gadgets for a healthier home and family
From MP3 players to e-books, technology is an integral part of the modern home. However, when we think of technology and how we use it on a daily basis, entertainment is top of mind, not health an...
Mar 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 45 45 recommendations | email to a friend
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Health, Beauty & Fitness Guide
The Press special section for
2010