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What you should know about your antidepressant
(ARA) – May is Mental Health Month — did you know that depression is the leading cause of disability in people
ages 15 to 44? If you take an antidepressant, there is important information you should know before you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription:
Cost isn’t everything
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Inexpensive ways to lose weight and stay fit
(ARA) – Trying to lose weight could cost you a lot of money – gym memberships, special diet foods, exercise equipment for your home or even hiring a personal trainer
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Pack your breakfast with the power of protein
(ARA) – Nutrition experts agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing the fuel you need to stay productive, energized and healthy. But when it’s a busy morning, don’t settle for the quick fix breakfast fare offering little to no substance, because those same experts also agree that a great breakfast includes the right ingredients.
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Easy ways to center your diet on foods that help keep you healthy
(ARA) – Americans could learn a lot about healthy eating habits from the ordinary people of the Mediterranean nations. Eating healthy foods is a mindset, and while it may take some practice to change your habits, it’s not difficult.
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Tips to manage the silent emotional and physical stress of caring for a loved one
(ARA) – More than 34 million people are caring for an aging parent in the United States today. It is estimated one in two of these caregivers are baby boomers, adults in the “sandwich generation,” caught between caring for their aging parents while raising families of their own.
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Fun, tasty ways to get fit in 2010
(ARA) – If you resolved to get healthier this year, you’ve probably started evaluating exercise programs
and healthy foods to eat. But don’t forget to include fun and enjoyment in your resolution, because that
is the best way to keep it going all year long.
Here are some suggestions to start your wellness resolution off on the right foot:
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Save money while hosting smashing family gatherings
(ARA) – Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, chances are you plan to host at least one family gathering this holiday season. Which means it’s time for you to think of some creative ways to keep expenses down, but still have excellent food and festivities.
Here are some tips to save you time and money on your holiday planning:
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Parents pull out all the stops to keep their babies healthy this winter
(ARA) – Keeping their families healthy is top of mind with parents these days – and they are taking all precautionary measures to keep their babies out of the doctor offices during the H1N1 flu season.
Katie Tobin, a psychologist from West Windsor, N.J., says she is concerned about keeping her 8-month-old daughter healthy this winter, especially since her daughter will be in daycare soon.
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Those six comforting words: A tribute to the rhinovirus
By Alisa Singer
As the country braces for a pandemic of swine flu I am called back to a kinder gentler time, and a kinder gentler virus – one that kept us company for many a cold winter day and that, like the polar bear and the other 12,258 endangered species, is now being threatened with extinction. Researchers have hunted down and decoded the genomes for the 99 strains of the rhinovirus (DBA “the common cold”) and a cure appears to be just around the proverbial corner.
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Moms, do something tasty and healthful – eat a pear
(ARA) – With the kids back in school and the holidays a heartbeat away, this is a busy time for mothers everywhere. While you’re busy taking care of the family and work, you might forget to take care of yourself. But this busy fall season, there’s an easy and delicious way
to do something good for your health – eat a pear.
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Discover the great taste of whole grains
(ARA) – For many, finding a simple way to get good nutrition without sacrificing taste can be a challenge – a daily dilemma between flavorful foods and products that promote a wholesome diet. Great solutions can easily be found thanks to the introduction of new better-for-you foods and beverages that are surprisingly delicious
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The ultimate gardening workout
(ARA) – With all the bending, lifting and stretching involved, gardening can be a fun and effective workout – if you know how to make the most of it.
Stacy Walters, registered kinesiotherapist, fitness director and creator of the Fit to Garden program, provides tips on how to turn a day of lawn and garden care into a day of healthy exercise.
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Fresh ideas for fitness fun with your family
(ARA) – With kids and adults alike banking more hours than ever in front of the TV and computer, it’s time for a fresh outlook on staying fit. Working out by doing fun activities with your kids is not only healthy for everyone, but it’s a great way to bond and build memories.
Here are some unique exercise ideas that will get you and your family in shape…
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Four doctor-recommended tips for avoiding H1N1
(ARA) – It’s not unusual to see viruses make headlines, but the recent threat of H1N1 swine flu has captured everyone’s attention. On June 11, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised the H1N1 pandemic status to level six, indicating an international pandemic. This change has left many people wondering what they can do to keep themselves and their families healthy.
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Cut connections to find comfort in the outdoors
(ARA) – Between conference calls, cooking dinner and clipping coupons, women are escaping to the outdoors this summer for an everyday oasis from stress.
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Summer guide to guiltless grilling
(ARA) – People around the country are getting ready to enjoy the great outdoors and fire up the grill on a warm summer day. The warmer weather and longer days are perfect for enjoying fresh flavorful foods and outdoor activities such as walking.
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Thwarting summer’s little creepy-crawly – the tick
(ARA) – For sheer skin-crawling summer creepiness, few experiences beat a tick bite. But worse than the unpleasant surprise of discovering you’ve been bitten by a tick are the health risks that come with the bite.
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