Lifestyle Trends
Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness
Get involved to help stop diabetes
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This fall, thousands of people nationwide will join the movement to Stop Diabetes as they walk in the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Rain or shine, walkers will join together to change the future of this growing epidemic that is taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on our country.
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Your fridge can help you stay on track with healthy eating this summer
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Summer is here, and the key to making the most of the season is to ensure you feel your best. Although there are many tempting, calorie-laden foods at your disposal during the season, it can be easy to fill your diet with foods that are tasty and healthy. A good place to start is in your refrigerator. The contents of your fridge can either sandbag or support your healthy eating habits.
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Soft water contributes to more comfortable living
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Ensuring they drink enough glasses of water each day to be healthy is second nature for most people. But how many think about the advantages of soft water for their families?
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Some simple rules to follow on your next road trip
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Summer vacation has finally arrived for millions of families, and if you're planning an out-of-town trip to visit relatives or see another part of the country, you'll likely be hitting the road instead of flying.
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Back-to-school safety: Follow these tips to keep your child safe and healthy
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The back-to-school season can be both an exciting and anxious time. As a parent, you can teach your child a few lessons, and take a few precautions yourself, to put your mind at ease when children leave home to go back to the classroom.
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Myths about the aging brain revealed
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Who says you can't teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have the power to positively influence their brain function throughout life.
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Career-changers finding opportunity in booming day spa industry
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Even though the economy appears to be climbing out of recession, unemployment rates remain alarmingly high. Yet some industries continue to prosper, offering plenty of opportunity for career-changers and qualified job seekers. The day spa industry is an example of a "luxury" industry that has continued to do well despite the recession.
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Don't let achy knees keep you out of life's game
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) can happen to anyone; in fact more than 10 million
<br/>Americans are estimated to suffer from this painful condition.
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What are cancer clinical trials?
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Clinical trials play an important role in the development of cancer treatments. They are carried out in hopes of finding safer and more effective ways to screen for, prevent, diagnose or treat cancer. In fact, cancer medicines now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were first studied in clinical trials.
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Taking heartburn off the menu this barbecue season
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While a little burning is expected when you fire up the grill, a leading gastroenterologist says that if you follow some simple, at-home guidelines, you may be able to avoid the burning sensation in your chest.
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