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A Spicy Way To Reduce Carcinogens In Meat

Posted Sat, 2010/06/05 - 03:45 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Cancer

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Spices and herbs can help reduce the formation of carcinogens in grilled meats.

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A Walk In The Woods For Good Health

Posted Wed, 2010/06/02 - 23:26 by Fred Lee

Prevention

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In the age of nutritional supplements and high tech exercise regimens, it turns out that something as simple as a walk in the woods is all that is needed to maintain good health.

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Too Much Good Cholesterol Not Always A Good Thing

Posted Sat, 2010/05/29 - 00:47 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases

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Increasing levels of good cholesterol (HDLs) does not always mean better health in certain people.

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Health Consequences Of Eating Processed Meats

Posted Wed, 2010/05/26 - 19:10 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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Processed meats have been found to increase a person's risk for such chronic conditions as heart disease and diabetes.

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Art Helps To Relieve Anxiety From Asthma

Posted Tue, 2010/05/25 - 02:27 by Fred Lee

Mind and body, Conditions & Diseases

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Art therapy has been found to be effective in reducing children's anxiety and stress related to asthma.

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Viagra And Hearing Loss

Posted Thu, 2010/05/20 - 02:34 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases

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Viagra has changed the quality of life for many people, but it may contribute to long term hearing loss in men.

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Urban Living Can Increase Blood Pressure

Posted Wed, 2010/05/19 - 02:31 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases

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Pollution that comes from living in the city can contribute to a number of health problems, including high blood pressure.

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Death Rate May Not Be A Good Indicator Of Hospital Quality

Posted Thu, 2010/05/13 - 01:25 by Fred Lee

Patient Care

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Death rates don't tell the complete picture when it comes to a hospital's performance.

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Weight Loss Can Boost Immunity

Posted Thu, 2010/05/06 - 19:06 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Diabetes

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Even modest weight loss can have a positive impact on our immunity.

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Controversial Lyme Disease Guidelines Upheld

Posted Tue, 2010/05/04 - 06:17 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease, Tests & Procedures, Drugs & Treatments

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An independent review has upheld previous guidelines regarding the treatment of Lyme disease.

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