Over five million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's disease, but a new study shows that those who have a specific purpose and ambition in their life may cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by a stunning 52 percent. The study involved over 900 patients. Read More
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Over five million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's disease, but a new study shows that those who have a specific purpose and ambition in their life may cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by a stunning 52 percent. The study involved over 900 patients. Read More
Over five million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's disease, but a new study shows that those who have a specific purpose and ambition in their life may cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by a stunning 52 percent. The study involved over 900 patients. Read More
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Health officials say that despite fewer reports of swine flu cases and fatalities in recent weeks, another wave of H1N1 may be on the horizon for Maryland and the United States.
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Find out why the government thinks this group has been hit so hard by the disease.
The latest news out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is very troubling, to say the least.
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Making a joyful noise unto the lord... local black churches join the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Colorectal cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is preventable, and it is curable when detected early, but many shy away from the invasive test to detect it. Read More
Colorectal cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is preventable, and it is curable when detected early, but many shy away from the invasive test to detect it. Read More
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One of the best ways to live a longer and better life is to reduce the likelihood of dying from heart disease.
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One of the best ways to live a longer and better life is to reduce the likelihood of dying from heart disease.
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Jordan Watts, left, and Dominic Ouellette are roommates. Ouellette thinks a catastrophic plan, where the enrollee has to spend a lot before getting benefits, is impractical. For instance, a recent trip to the emergency room for stitches in his thumb cost him several hundred dollars, none of which would have been covered under a catastrophic policy. Read More
Jordan Watts, left, and Dominic Ouellette are roommates. Ouellette thinks a catastrophic plan, where the enrollee has to spend a lot before getting benefits, is impractical. For instance, a recent trip to the emergency room for stitches in his thumb cost him several hundred dollars, none of which would have been covered under a catastrophic policy. Read More
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Over the last few decades we have increasingly left natural light and fresh air out of our lives. Man now constructs buildings with no windows at all. Already many of our schools have classrooms with no windows and our children are studying in artificial light and artificial ventilation. Read More
Over the last few decades we have increasingly left natural light and fresh air out of our lives. Man now constructs buildings with no windows at all. Already many of our schools have classrooms with no windows and our children are studying in artificial light and artificial ventilation. Read More
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The Bad News - Research
Obesity is already recognized as one of the leading preventable causes of death from heart disease and diabetes, but it's also a key factor in sight loss, according to a report from the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) in Britain.
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Germs in the gut may help drive appetite, says new research into the link between obesity and bacteria.
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New studies are finding that terminal cancer patients do better when doctors and medical staff are spiritually supportive.
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New guidelines released Wednesday stress the importance of telling patients about the uncertainties, risks and benefits of getting screened for prostate cancer, a reflection in part of conflicting data about whether the tests themselves save lives.
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Eating right on a budget can be a challenge, but it's certainly not impossible. Consider this your cheat sheet to the 5 inexpensive foods you should eat everyday for optimum health.
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Sleep, or the lack of sleep, is a huge problem that affects our overall health. Many problems, including fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings are associated with a poor night's sleep.
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Sleep, or the lack of sleep, is a huge problem that affects our overall health. Many problems, including fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings are associated with a poor night's sleep.
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Extremes in sleep duration are related to increases in abdominal fat in young adults, claims a new study.
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In December, NEWSWEEK argued that new signs of life were showing in the AIDS activism movement. Let's hope so. Read More
In December, NEWSWEEK argued that new signs of life were showing in the AIDS activism movement. Let's hope so. Read More
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Looking for practical solutions to that tidal wave of obesity that's washing over America today? Here are some achievable, commonsense, age-appropriate exercise plans for you and your whole family. Read More
Looking for practical solutions to that tidal wave of obesity that's washing over America today? Here are some achievable, commonsense, age-appropriate exercise plans for you and your whole family. Read More
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Researchers from Harvard Medical School have reported that the recent decline in breast cancer incidence was restricted to White non-Hispanic women in high-income counties and probably reflects discontinuation of hormone therapy.
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Researchers from Harvard Medical School have reported that the recent decline in breast cancer incidence was restricted to White non-Hispanic women in high-income counties and probably reflects discontinuation of hormone therapy.
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Valentine's Day may be long over, but Sacramento State's Student Health Center is promoting something it believes everyone should love: their body. Read More
Valentine's Day may be long over, but Sacramento State's Student Health Center is promoting something it believes everyone should love: their body. Read More
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As a non-believer, my life looked great on the outside. I had a terrific job and appeared to have it all together. But inside, I was fighting a terrible battle with a life-zapping monster called bulimia. It was a secret no one could know.
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It was a crime so heinous, so hideous, that it defied many, if not most people's imagination.
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Shoppers at the Fresh Grocer in North Philadelphia early Friday were surprised to hear that a VIP would be joining them: Michelle Obama.
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Surveys indicate that of all the senses, people cherish their vision the most. Here are a few simple steps you can take if you are concerned about maintaining your vision and protecting your eyes.
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First lady Michelle Obama appealed Saturday to the nation's governors to join in her initiative to reduce childhood obesity, saying years of handwringing over what has become a national crisis should give way to coordinated action by Washington and the states.
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