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[31 May 2010 | 5 Comments | 154 views]

Not sure what to give dad this Father’s Day? Consider giving the gift of health with any of these top Father’s Day gift ideas. Help dad to fight pain, improve his heart health, and to treat diseases such as arthritis and diabetes. These gift ideas also help dads to enjoy fuller and more active lifestyles.

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[17 May 2010 | 10 Comments | 196 views]

Most skin cancer is preventable. But, do you know all that you should about sun safety and other factors to protect yourself from this most common form of cancer? Test yourself in our quiz for Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.

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[27 Apr 2010 | Comments Off | 140 views]

April 24 to May 1 is National Infant Immunization Week. Today there are 11 vaccines for children between ages 0 to six that protect against 14 diseases. But, infant immunization can be a stressful time for baby — and mom and dad. Here’s how to make it easier. Plus, a few resources that will help.

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[1 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 368 views]

April is Cancer Control Month. Although cancer rates have been on the decline since the 90s, we still have to be vigilant about prevention and early diagnosis. This article provides tips on correctly performing a breast self exam.

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[28 Mar 2010 | One Comment | 153 views]

If you’re going into a hospital any time soon, you should take proper precautions. Every year about two million people in the U.S. contract nosocomial or hospital infections — infections contracted during medical care in a hospital or other health facility. These virulent bugs often cause serious illness or death. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family.

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[23 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | 156 views]

To help consumers save on health care costs, we’ve produced the article, “Health Care Costs — Safe Ways to Cut Back if You’re on a Budget,” which includes tips such as giving up that individual hospital room option on your health plan, and choosing generic drugs as much as possible over brand names. The article is available now for website, blog and newsletter publishers.

Health, Weight Loss »

[10 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | 134 views]

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that drinking fat-free milk in the morning will make you feel more full and help you to reduce your calorie intake at your next meal by up to 50 fewer calories, which is a significant amount. On the other hand, drinking fruit drink in the morning didn’t have this benefit.

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[9 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 95 views]

All those festive glasses of wine and other spirits may taste great going down, but leave you battling a throbbing headache, nausea and fatigue. Fortunately, hangover relief is at hand.

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[9 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 191 views]

Whether you’re an eco-conscious consumer or a concerned parent, you’re probably worried about pesticides in the food you eat. A new product on the market is a fast, inexpensive dipstick test that will warn you of even small amounts of pesticides in food and beverages.

Health, Weight Loss »

[9 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 356 views]

CLA is by no means a magic weight loss pill. The amount of extra weight loss you’ll see when taking this dietary supplement may amount to only four or five pounds per year. Still, CLA has proven weight loss benefits, and most of us don’t get enough of it. So it’s worth considering adding it to your diet.