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Alcohol Addiction And Abuse
Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Many times, alcohol abuse is overlooked by family and friends. But there are signs to watch for and treatment options.
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Statins (Lipitor) Reduce Stroke And Heart Attack
Statins are the most widely used prescription drug for people who have high cholesterol or are at risk of heart attack or stroke, and they are effective.
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Easy Exercises For Home And Office
Fitting in fitness at home or in the office is simple. Easy, no-cost exercise for strengthening arms, chest and legs; plus walking for cardio.
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Talking To Children About A Pandemic
Children need extra attention in time of stress and trauma, but there are ways to help them cope by offering them extra attention, speaking to them and asking questions.
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Pregnancy And Flu: Facts Every Mother Needs
Pregnant women are more likely to get very sick from influenza which can result in serious problems such as pneumonia, early labor and death. Avoid flu with vaccination.
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Children And Flu
Parents must attempt to prevent their children from getting sick. If attending day care, a child is more likely be exposed to the flu, but there are ways to prevent it.
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Visit Ashland, Oregon
Surrounded by mountains which hosts four distinct seasons, Ashland is known for its wine, theater, film and friendliness.
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MRSA Facts
MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that's spreading at epic proportions throughout schools, hospitals and the workplace. So, what is MRSA and how is it stopped?
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What Are Flu Symptoms?
Symptoms of flu include fever and aches, but several signs including rash and confusion when you are sick might require immediate medical attention.
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Shortage of H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine
Swine flu is spreading slower than expected in 2009, but doses of the virus' vaccine also have been slow to come. Even without it, there are ways to avoid getting sick.
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Best Beer in Oregon
The people of Oregon love their beer. With more breweries per person than anywhere else in the United States, brewing craft beers is more than a passion here.
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Swine Flu: Experts Worried About Its Spread
Spread of H1N1 influenza is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal influenza spreads. CDC recommends taking these steps to avoid H1N1 and seasonal flu.
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Swine Flu Prevention, Facts and Contamination
In spring of 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas.
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What Is Swine (H1N1) Flu?
HIN1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease caused by type A influenza viruses, but is considered more dangerous than seasonal flu. It can be avoided and treated.
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Generic Prescriptions Save You Money
The following information may help you save money on your medications now and on your health premiums in the future.
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Home Safety Tips
For many families, health care begins at home, and it can sometimes involve more than just thermometers, bandages, and ice packs. So be on the safe side. Prepare now.
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Walking For Exercise
One of the easiest, safest, and most effective activities you can do to maintain your health is right at the tips of your toes -- walking!
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Nutrition: How To Eat Healtier
Eating healthier is easier than you might think. Following these simple guidelines can help you and your family eat well and feel your best.
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Skip The Sun's Sizzle
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Although people with fair skin are at the greatest risk, anyone can get skin cancer.
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Suffering From Depression
Depression is more common than many people realize. Often, people who become depressed don't get help because they are ashamed or uncomfortable talking about it.
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Why Flu Shots Are Important
Many diseases preventable by vaccines have become rare in the United States, but that doesn't mean they've disappeared.
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New Method Adds Dates To Faith & Family Night
New Method, a quartet based in Ohio, announced the latest dates for its extremely popular concert series, Faith & Family Fun Night.
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Tips For a Good Night's Sleep
Sleep can be affected by simple things in life including stress and a person's environment. Follow these tips to improve your chances of getting some rest.
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Keeping Feet Healthy
Foot pain sometimes seems unavoidable, especially for people who are on their feet all day, but these tips can help keep your dogs from barking.
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Get More Fruits and Veggies Into a Diet
Most people don't get the daily servings of fruits and vegetables they need for a healthy lifestyle. Follow these tips to increase the number of servings you eat.
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What are Trans Fats?
Everyone has heard the term "trans fat," but it is rarely explained. So, what are trans fats and why are they in food?
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Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Brand-names?
Generic drugs can save you money because they cost less than brand-name prescriptions. And, in most cases they are just as effective.
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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
Periodontal diseases are infections of the gum and they seem to affect diabetics more than non-diabetics. Why?
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Duramed FUTURES Tour In Syracuse For 14th Year
The Duramed FUTRES Tour returns to Syracuse, NY for a 14th year while continuing to grow and provide opportunity for some of the world's best women golfers.
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February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and that's a good thing because caring for your heart is simple and there's no better time to start than the present.
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Using Generic Drugs
Generic medications work just as well as brand-name prescriptions, but cost patients much less. To help make the switch and save money, read on.
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Buying Medical Insurance
Buying health insurance is expensive, and having a policy is important. To help save money, follow these simple suggestions.
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How to Buy Health Insurance
Buying health insurance is tricky. Often it is like trying to learn another language, but following these tips should make the process go more smoothly.
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New Method Signs With Avista Records
New Method is on the verge of becoming one of Christian music's hottest new bands by signing with Avista Records.
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Protein Aids Breast Cancer Spread
Scientist discovered a protein that may aid in the spread of breast cancer. As such, it's a good time to learn about the symptoms and signs of the disease.
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Colorectal Cancer Racial Gap Continues to Grow
The number of deaths because of colorectal cancer has dropped, but according to a new study, black people are still more likely die from the disease.
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Antidepressants Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
There may be some hope for fibromyalgia sufferers who are debilitated by the disease in the form of antidepressants.
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Immune System Works Better at Night
The immune system repairs the body better at night during a good sleep. But for people not sleeping well, these five tips may make then feel better.
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Pancreatic Cancer May Have a New Foe
Scientists really don't know what causes the often fatal disease, but researchers at the Mayo Clinic think they are getting closer to a potential cure.
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Formatting A Query Letter
There are many schools of thought for writing a quality query letter, but it begins and ends with the structure of it's concise paragraphs that stick to the point.
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Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money
E-prescriptions can save patients lots of money, but the idea has not caught on in the medical field and doctors have been reluctant to use the system.
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9 Genes Are Linked to Alzheimer's
Scientists think they have discovered a connection between Vitamin D and Alzheimer's. People with low levels of the vitamin might be more likely to get the disease.
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How To Break Any Addiction
People looking to stop smoking, eating too much or chewing their fingernails have help from Harvard thanks to a new study.
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New Method Rocked At Universal Studios
New Method played last summer's Rock the Universe at Universal Studios marking the beginning of big things to come for the band.
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New Method Releases Single "A Safe Distance"
The band New Method is releasing its second national single and will continue to promote its free concert series The Faith & Family Fun Night Tour.
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Patients As Healthcare Advocates
Patients must take responsibility for the care they receive from their doctors and there are several things to note when deciding whether a doctor is worth his salt.
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Making the Most Out of a Doctor Visit
Patients should prioritize the time they spend with their doctors by being prepared and asking questions.
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How To Find The Right Doctor
Finding the right doctor is often tricky, and when asked, few people understand how it is done, but there are things to remember when locating a good doctor.
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Patient's Rights and Responsibilities
Doctors and patients both have rights, but patients also have several responsibilities when it comes to managing their health. Find out what they are.
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How To Choose A Doctor Who's Right For You
Finding a doctor may seem easy with the number of tools available, but few people actually know how to find a doctor that's right for them.
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First U.S. Face Transplant a Success
Life imitates Hollywood in Cleveland as the first face transplant surgey in the U.S. proves to be a success.
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New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids
The government's new food pyramid is aimed at getting children to eat healthy while serving as a tool for parents in the fight against childhood obesity.
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HIV Can Penetrate a Woman's Healthy Genital Skin
A new study finds that the HIV virus can penetrate women's healthy genital skin, something scientists did not think possible, but the research could lead to vaccines.
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Video Games May Boost Older Brains
Older brains may benefit from playing video games as a new study suggests, but is too much of a good thing bad?
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Experimental Drug Fights Bone Marrow Cancers
A new drug may be effective in fighting bone cancers; however, it needs more study, and eventually, approval from the FDA.
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Cancer Will Soon Be World's Biggest Killer
Cancer is about to be the world's biggest killer, and developing countries will see the most deaths because of lack of resources.
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Prostate Tests Less Likely For Single Men
A married man is much more likely to get tested for cancer of the prostate, and, therefore, is more likely to get early treatment of the deadly diseases.
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Money May Help People Lose Weight
Paying people to shed pounds may now prove to be an effective way to get them to lose weight, according to the results of a new study released in December 2008.
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Study Finds 11 New Cholesterol Genes
Scientists new discovery shows that 11 additional genes help blood metabolize cholesterol and fat and the results may lead to more prevention of heart attacks.
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Formatting Your Fiction Query Letter
A successful writer understands the importance of writing a quality query letter and these simple tips will help writers of all genres
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