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Air Pollution: The Invisible Kind Is the Deadliest
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Air Pollution: The Invisible Kind Is the Deadliest

October 2, 2015

Fine particulates kill. They’re so tiny—less than 2.5 micrograms (about 1/10,000th of an inch). Because they’re too small to be…

Natural Ways to Beat the Heat
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Natural Ways to Beat the Heat

Jamison Starbuck, ND | July 8, 2015

Summer is HOT! Sure, it helps to crank up the air conditioner. But there are plenty of natural cool-off strategies…

6 Health Mistakes You’re Making Before 10 am
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6 Health Mistakes You’re Making Before 10 am

Reza Yavari, MD | June 17, 2015

And Easy Ways to Fix Them You had plenty of sleep, a good breakfast and maybe even got in some…

Got Hurt? What’s Sending Us to the ER
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Got Hurt? What’s Sending Us to the ER

June 11, 2015

The leading causes of nonfatal injuries treated in US hospital emergency departments... #1... Falls #2... Unintentionally being struck by or…

Guide to Preventing Falls
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Guide to Preventing Falls

May 26, 2015

Your 60s, 70s and beyond can be some of the happiest, most vibrant, fun-filled years of your life—unless your fun…

Standing Up While You Work May Boost Brain Power
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Standing Up While You Work May Boost Brain Power

May 20, 2015

Sitting too much is a killer—literally. The more time you spend sitting down each day, the higher your risk for…

Guide to Relief for Shoulders
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Guide to Relief for Shoulders

May 6, 2015

A painful or stiff shoulder can feel like torture and keep you from doing the things you want to do.…

Superbug Danger from a Common Procedure
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Superbug Danger from a Common Procedure

Lawrence F. Muscarella, PhD | April 14, 2015

By now, you’ve probably heard about the “superbug” that infected seven patients (two of whom died) during a common medical…

Guide: How to Keep Your Hands Strong, Pain-Free…and Happy!
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Guide: How to Keep Your Hands Strong, Pain-Free…and Happy!

March 31, 2015

Whether you’re dealing with achy carpal tunnel…swollen arthritic knuckles…painful cracked fingertips…cold “blue” fingers…or some other hand issue—when your hands aren’t…

Wine or Beer—Which Is Worse for Osteoarthritis?
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Wine or Beer—Which Is Worse for Osteoarthritis?

Weiya Zhang, PhD | March 24, 2015

If you like to end the day with a cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with…

6 Secrets to Holistic Heart Care
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6 Secrets to Holistic Heart Care

Joel K. Kahn, MD | February 25, 2015

These fun, easy changes really do help… You don’t smoke, your cholesterol levels look good and your blood pressure is…

Stay Fit and Beat Disease with These Powerful Mental Techniques
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Stay Fit and Beat Disease with These Powerful Mental Techniques

Ellen Langer, PhD | January 22, 2015

Did you know that you can turn back the clock and regain the vigor of your youth by putting yourself…

A Little Massage Pain Is Good
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A Little Massage Pain Is Good

Jamison Starbuck, ND | January 19, 2015

Most people think of massage as a nice way to relax and unwind. But sometimes what you really need is…

Why You Should Avoid Restroom Hand Dryers
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Why You Should Avoid Restroom Hand Dryers

January 9, 2015

You may dislike the roar of electric hand dryers that line the walls of public restrooms, but you probably “get”…

Colon-Cleansing Products
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Colon-Cleansing Products

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | December 19, 2014

Cleaning your colon is easier than you think with the help of an over-the-­counter colon-cleansing kit. These products, available at…