Healthy Living: National News
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Your Social Signature
Can researchers predict your gender, ethnicity, religion, political views and sexual orientation just by looking at your Facebook likes? Eye-opening results from a new study.... Read more..
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Oh, Mummy!
What do CT scans of dozens of mummies tell us about heart health over 4,000 years of history? Find out!... Read more..
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Sleepwalking Dangers
New study warns that adult sleepwalking may lead to fatigue, symptoms of depression and violent behaviors.... Read more..
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Food Choice Consequences
Huge, new study asks Is eating processed meats associated with heart disease and cancer?... Read more..
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6 Instant Ways to Stress Less and Smile More
You can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way. And since stress is associated with all sorts of negative health effects like high blood pressure and a weakened immune system, taking a few minutes a day to fight stress keeps you not only happy and smiling, but healthy too. ... Read more..
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When it comes to sweets and teeth, our dentist suggests watching what you drink more than what you eat.
I wish I could tell you that cookies, cake, chocolate and other yummy sweets were good for your teeth. ... Read more..
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Trouble Falling Asleep
Eye-opening news about insomnia and a possible link to heart failure.... Read more..
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Life saving Screening
Routine colonoscopies may cut your risk of late stage colon cancer by up to 70 percent, according to new study.... Read more..
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Nervous New Moms
New research shows more than 15 percent of new moms suffer from postpartum anxiety.... Read more..
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Food for Thought
It's National Nutrition Month. Experts share their top tips for eating healthy and staying within calorie limits.... Read more..
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Not So Sweet News About Diabetes
Sugar, carbohydrates or obesity: Which is more strongly linked to increasing diabetes rates? New research may surprise you.... Read more..
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Breast Cancer in the U.S.
Major new analysis finds small, but steady increase in advanced breast cancer in women 25 and 39 years old.... Read more..
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Supplements for Stronger Bones?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issues its final recommendation on vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent fractures.... Read more..
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SIDS Risk
New study finds link between mother's alcohol use and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.... Read more..
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Viruses and Exercise
When you're battling a bug is it best to rest or will putting those sneakers on help boost your immune system?... Read more..
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Stroke Support
Do anti-oxidant rich foods in your diet help prevent stroke and dementia?... Read more..
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Rating Robotic Surgery
Researchers find substantial increase in robot-assisted hysterectomy. Is there a benefit to patients?... Read more..
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Acupuncture and Allergies
With allergy season around the corner, new research looks at whether acupuncture may help treat some of the miserable symptoms.... Read more..
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TV and Good Behavior
Can watching positive, educational TV programming help kids behave better?... Read more..
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Alcohol and Cancer Connection?
New research finds even moderate alcohol use may increase your risk of dying from certain types of cancer.... Read more..