Tag: healthy
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May 27, 2008 01:26 PM EDT --
Swallow hard—your grocery bill is getting more expensive.
According to a U.S. Government report, this April's food prices were 14% higher for bread, 13.5% higher for milk, and 5% higher . . .
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September 11, 2008 04:18 PM EDT --
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a brain disorder that most often affects the elderly and whose main characteristic is the gradual but irreversible loss of memory. Personality changes often occur as well. . . .
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June 17, 2008 05:24 PM EDT --
When it comes to foods that prevent or promote disease, experts know less about dietary protein than they do about fats and carbohydrates. Still, large ongoing studies have revealed some connections between . . .
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March 31, 2008 09:45 AM EDT --
I've written here about diabetes and eye disease before, so readers probably already know that diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people ages 20 to 74. But you may not know . . .
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December 19, 2008 12:45 PM EST --
Are you living a healthy and happy life? I know I’m always trying to be healthier with all of my life choices. I try to eat well, exercise, get enough sleep and do activities that make me happy – because . . .
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March 24, 2008 10:42 AM EDT --
Many of my patients with diabetes are surprised to learn that the diet advice for people with diabetes is similar to that for the general population. In general, everyone should eat a well-balanced diet . . .
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December 08, 2008 04:29 PM EST --
With the economy floundering, it’s a good time to talk about medical costs, which can contribute to financial worries. It can be expensive to stay healthy. There are costs for medicines, medical visit . . .
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July 14, 2009 01:55 PM EDT --
Join us for a live chat, tonight at 8pm ET to discuss keeping your kids safe and healthy for summer. Dr. Claire McCarthy of Harvard Medical School will be here to answer all of your questions . . .
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July 08, 2008 04:45 PM EDT --
For many people, the words "snack" and "healthy" don't belong in the same sentence. It's so easy to reach for the chips or candy bars that you might not realize that snacking . . .
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July 29, 2008 04:19 PM EDT --
My six-year-old son Casey has always been a busy child, and he barely touches down at the table to eat his meals. I take pride in being a parent who is non-alarmist, and I’ve never really been concerned . . .
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November 20, 2008 04:29 PM EST --
Staying healthy around the holidays can be very difficult with all that yummy food that everyone prepares. The term “healthy holidays” seems more like an oxymoron than anything else! Would you like to . . .
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July 08, 2008 04:39 PM EDT --
Whether it's about the obesity epidemic affecting children, or the fattening of the America adult population, information about obesity and being overweight permeates the press each day. Put simply: . . .
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May 31, 2007 02:45 PM EDT --
One of the best parts of being an obstetrician/gynecologist is that I get to see women at all times in their lives, and help them prepare for the future. This preparation is especially important when we . . .
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November 25, 2008 11:25 AM EST --
Don’t wait for New Year’s resolutions to kick start your health goals this year – start with healthy holiday eating! Learn exactly what you can do to keep your holidays healthy before the New Year. Join . . .
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July 08, 2008 04:50 PM EDT --
Health care providers use body mass index (BMI), an approximate measure of body fat based on a person's height and weight, to determine whether a person's weight falls within a healthy range. . . .
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April 07, 2008 01:40 PM EDT --
More and more of my patients seem to know about sleep apnea-a breath-stopping type of snoring. But I bet most people will be surprised to hear that research has linked sleep apnea to depression. If you . . .
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June 14, 2007 04:52 PM EDT --
Pregnant women should not drink alcohol, smoke, or use recreational drugs during their pregnancies. If you are addicted to these substances or have trouble quitting, get help immediately. In addition: . . .
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September 08, 2008 05:45 PM EDT --
As a primary care doctor, I take care of many different muscle and bone problems. But the most frequent acute problem I see is shoulder pain. Usually, shoulder pain comes from injury or inflammation . . .
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June 02, 2008 11:14 AM EDT --
Eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep are perhaps more useful and valuable than the most expensive of medications. These three keys to a healthier life should be encouraged, regardless of . . .
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June 24, 2008 11:39 AM EDT --
Q. I read in the newspapers about a study that said older women taking calcium supplements are at increased risk for experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. Should I be concerned?
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