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Don’t Fall For Exercise Myths

Exercise is a great way to stay healthy and shed pounds. But don’t believe everything you hear.

Stay Focused on Your Health Goals During the Holidays

The holidays are here and with that comes a flurry of events, food, traditions and more food.

Signs of Respiratory Distress

People having trouble breathing often show signs that they are having to work harder to breathe or are not getting enough oxygen, indicating respiratory distress.

Guard Against Deadly Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

You can’t smell it or see it, but carbon monoxide can be deadly, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

How to Manage Daily Stress

Stress can add up to serious emotional and physical health problems. Learning to manage it can help you handle whatever comes your way.

Take a Walk to Cut Diabetes Risk

You can’t yet take a pill to prevent type 2 diabetes.  But you have the next best thing: exercise. And you don’t need to spend a lot of time at the gym. In fact, a recent study suggests just a 15-minute walk after every meal may help protect you against the disease.

How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Vegetables and fruits can be a tough sell for youngsters. But two simple changes in your family’s eating habits can help make sure that your children get enough of these healthy foods every day.

What is a Gluten-Free Diet?

Gluten-free foods seem to be everywhere these days. Restaurants and cafes regularly feature gluten-free dishes and pastries. Supermarkets offer gluten-free bread, rolls, and crackers.

Preventing Zika Infection Where You Live

Zika is a virus that causes a mild infection in most people, but can lead to severe complications. It may cause Guillain-Barré syndrome in adults, leading to severe muscle weakness or paralysis, and rarely, death. And it can cause severe birth defects in an unborn baby if a pregnant woman has the virus. There is […]

Fruits and Veggies Matter

Eating 5 to 9 servings a day of fruits and vegetables may reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and macular degeneration.

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