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Health Tip: Dental Association Supports Fluoridated Water
Not every community in the United States adds fluoride to drinking water. Nonetheless, the American Dental Association supports the practice, saying fluoridated water: Helps prevent tooth decay. Protects all ages against cavities. Is safe and effective. Saves...
- Posted December 14, 2017
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Health Tip: Practice Mindful Eating
Slowing down and paying more attention to what you eat can make you appreciate food more and eat healthier. The American Heart Association suggests: Ponder: Ask yourself if you are really hungry before you eat. Appraise: Notice...
- Posted December 14, 2017
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Drinking More Wine These Days? Your Glass May Be to Blame
Wonder why people seem to be drinking more these days? Perhaps it’s the size of their wine glass. British researchers suggest there’s a connection between the rise in drinking — especially wine — in the U.K. since...
- Posted December 14, 2017
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Rain May Not Cause Achy Joints After All
Many people insist their joints ache more when it rains. But that popular notion might be all wet, a new study suggests. The study of more than 1.5 million older Americans found that people were no more...
- Posted December 14, 2017
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Some Great Holiday Foods for Weight Loss
Many of the foods most associated with holiday meals can actually be good for you and, because they’re filling, leave you feeling satisfied with small servings. Skinless white turkey meat tops the list. A 3-ounce slice has...
- Posted December 13, 2017
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Can Video Games Hone ER Docs’ Skills?
Emergency room doctors must think fast — and video games might help boost their decision-making, new research suggests. A study led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found an adventure video game improved ER doctors’...
- Posted December 13, 2017
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Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2017
FDA Warns Companies Selling Products as Alternatives to Illegal Drugs Next Flu Pandemic Could Appear in Spring or Summer: Study
- Posted December 13, 2017
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Health Tip: Plan for Better Sleep
Even getting a good night’s sleep requires some thought and preparation. The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions: Go to sleep at the same time every night, even on weekends. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual. Avoid naps....
- Posted December 13, 2017
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Health Tip: Keep Gift-Giving Stress Under Wraps
Finding the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your shopping list is a major source of stress. To help relieve seasonal gift-giving woes, the American Psychological Association suggests: Keep a “to do” gift list, and check it...
- Posted December 13, 2017
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Friday Is the Deadline for Obamacare 2018
This coming Friday marks the end of the shortened sign-up period for most Americans to buy health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace. Dec. 15 is the last enrollment day for people living in...
- Posted December 13, 2017