• How to Spice Up Everyday Oatmeal

    Want to add pizzazz to your morning bowl of oats? Here’s how to spice things up and boost the nutrition. Oats are rich in important minerals like manganese, which plays a role in controlling blood sugar. They...

    • Posted October 14, 2019
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  • Suicide Attempts Rising Among Black Teens

    Historically, black teenagers in the United States have had lower suicide rates than whites. But a new study finds that more black teens have been attempting suicide in recent years — and experts are not sure why....

    • Posted October 14, 2019
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  • Frequent Male Pot Use Linked to Early Miscarriages

    Men who use marijuana at least once a week are twice as likely to see their partner’s pregnancy end in miscarriage, compared to those who use no pot, new research suggests. Miscarriages related to frequent male pot...

    • Posted October 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Pregnancy and Amusement Park Rides

    Pregnant women should not ride roller coasters or other jarring rides at the amusement park, says the American Pregnancy Association. The rapid starts and stops and jerky motions that characterize these rides can lead to premature separation...

    • Posted October 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Gum Disease Risk Factors

    The leading cause of gum disease is plaque, says the American Academy of Periodontology. However, other factors can affect the health of your gums. The academy mentions these risk factors for gum disease: Old age. Tobacco use....

    • Posted October 14, 2019
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  • A Parent’s Guide to Managing Kids’ Asthma During the Fall

    SATURDAY, Oct. 12, 2019Fall can be a challenging time of the year for kids with asthma, an expert says. “Although asthma can flare up for a number of reasons, a lot of people with allergies also have...

    • Posted October 12, 2019
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  • Exercise Might Guard Against Heart Damage of Chemo

    Chemotherapy can be hard on the heart, but an individualized exercise program may mitigate some of that damage, new research suggests. Heart problems are a common side effect in patients with cancer because cancer treatments can impair...

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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  • The Surprising Benefits of Weight Training

    The most common misconception about weight training is that it adds bulky muscle mass, a fear of some women. While elite male lifters can — and want to — get very developed, for most people the result...

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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  • Farm-to-Table Movement Goes to School

    There’s a healthy new twist in the farm-to-table movement: Getting farm-fresh food to school lunchrooms and even having students grow their own crops as part of learning. Colorado was a pioneer in passing the “Farm-to-School Healthy Kids...

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2019

    U.S. Government Urges Caution When Taking Patients Off Opioid Painkillers Royal Couples Add Voices to Mental Health PSA Washington State Bans Flavored Vaping Products

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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