Winning the Battle of the Holiday Bulge
Fill up on vegetables. Skip the pecan pie, or at the very least the ice cream topping. Forgo the gravy; go really, really easy on the stuffing. And definitely say no to alcohol, because the wine an...
2006 Articles
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Sirens & Safety: Yield Roadway To Ambulances Responding To Emergencies
You are in a hurry. You left the house 10 minutes later than you should have. You are on your way to work, school, the store, your child's daycare or even to church on Sunday morning. You have lots...
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Stay Healthy During The Holidays
By Jan McKenna
It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's a time for bringing family and friends together in the joy of the season. However, the season also brings into our homes the potential for hazards if...
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Be Aware of Stroke Risks & Warning Signs
Stroke only happens to older people, right? So why should you worry? The fact is 28 percent of strokes occur in people under 65. Strokes have been known to strike people in their teens and twenties...
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MRSA Infections: Hospital Or Community?
Before antibiotics many infections were fatal. When antibiotics were introduced in the 1940s, many believed they were the definitive answer to curing bacterial infections. But within a few years so...
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Great American Smokeout Provides Motivation To Quit Smoking And Get Healthy
By Lester Griel
The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is this Thursday, November 16. With that date approaching, many people will begin to think more about either quitting smoking or encouraging a...
Diabetes Network News
Are You At Risk For Diabetes?
Over 21 million people in the United States now have diabetes. Medical experts think that 41 million people nationwide have pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition you might have and not even kno...
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Being A Good Visitor To A New Mom
Becoming a first-time mom is a life-changing experience. You are in a bit of discomfort as well. Your bottom hurts. Your abdomen hurts. You've been sleeping three to four hours at a time. Physicall...
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Halloween Treat Alternatives: Treat Your Little Goblins To A Healthier Halloween
While Halloween is a treat for kids it can be very tricky for parents. In fact, to some parents Halloween can be downright frightening! With too many sugary treats in your child's possession, late...