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College athletes more depressed, study says
Preventing Depression College athletes more depressed, study saysThe aging, depressed former athlete remembering his glory days is a common stereotype. But a new survey suggests that it’s the current...
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5 ways to sneak in a workout
Walking Fitness 5 ways to sneak in a workoutMany of us have days where it seems impossible to fit in one more thing. So that trip to the gym often goes by the wayside. But a busy schedule doesn’t give...
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A simple test for baby’s heart
Newborn CheckA simple test for baby’s heartWhen a baby is born, there is so much to be excited about. Does she look like Mom or Dad? How much hair will he have? But most importantly, parents hope for...
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Good news about a touchy subject
Sensitive topics for docs and patientsGood news about a touchy subjectNobody wants to talk about hemorrhoids. Some with the condition rush to the local drug store to buy that familiar over-the-counter...
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Protect your heart before you play
kids' hearts at risk Protect your heart before you playIn August 2012, students and faculty at Hall High School in Spring Valley, Illinois were stunned by the sudden cardiac death of a student...
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Red meat’s effect on your heart
Belly UpRed meat’s effect on your heartMedical experts have long included red meat near the top of their list of foods one should limit to avoid heart disease. The high amounts of artery-clogging...
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How much sugar is really in your kids’ cereal?
Sweet CrunchHow much sugar is really in your kids’ cereal?For many adults, some of their earliest childhood friends they can remember were cereal mascots like Cap’n Crunch®, Count Chocula® and Tony...
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Talk therapy helping prevent repeat suicide attempts
Crucial ConversationsTalk therapy helping prevent repeat suicide attemptsCan professional talk therapy keep someone who has attempted suicide from trying again? A new study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg...
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Just how ‘germy’ are public restrooms?
Surprising ResultsJust how ‘germy’ are public restrooms?Nearly everyone remembers that one nasty gas station restroom that gave you the heebie-jeebies the minute you walked through the door. But you...
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When should kids get their first eye exam?
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Fatal bicycle crashes on the rise
Wear your helmet!Fatal bicycle crashes on the riseDeciding to ride your bike to work is a commendable New Year’s resolution, but be sure to take appropriate safety precautions: a new study shows that...
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Is pizza hurting our kids’ health?
Better options Is pizza hurting our kids’ health?It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t like pizza – and adults know it. So for many people, pizza is the fallback meal that keeps almost everyone happy,...
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How healthy is your toddler’s diet?
Food for totsHow healthy is your toddler’s diet?Adults have been told time and again that those convenient, pre-packaged meals they pick up at the grocery store are loaded with added salt and sugar....
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Can ‘SuperAgers’ help fight dementia?
Forever young Can ‘SuperAgers’ help fight dementia?Anyone who saw 93-year-old Betty White on the recent “SNL 40th Anniversary Special” would agree that she is not slowing down anytime soon. However...
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Suicide spike linked to recession
Sobering StatisticsSuicide spike linked to recessionThe effects of the most recent economic recession are still being felt as people rebuild their retirement portfolios and look for a well-paying job....
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What you don’t know about diabetes could hurt you
Ounce of preventionWhat you don’t know about diabetes could hurt youAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 86 million Americans – one in every three – are...
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Watching lots of TV could lead to diabetes
TUNING OUTWatching lots of TV could lead to diabetesNew research suggests binge-watching multiple episodes of popular TV shows like “Mad Men” or “Game of Thrones” could increase a person’s risk of...
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Do you know the dangers of listeria?
Keep it coolDo you know the dangers of listeria?Recent news headlines have brought the massive recall of ice cream and hummus into the spotlight and made consumers more aware of the harmful bacteria...
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Childhood trauma can lead to adult hypertension
Lingering effectsChildhood trauma can lead to adult hypertensionChildren who have been victims of abuse or neglect may be at greater risk of battling high blood pressure as adults, according to a new...
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Senior fall fatalities nearly double since 2000
Extra cautionSenior fall fatalities nearly double since 2000The number of U.S. seniors who die from injuries sustained in falls has almost doubled since 2000, according to a new National Center for...
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