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Easy-Does-It Exercise

by Mari S. Gold

Exercise doesn't need to be heart-thumping or leave you bathed in sweat to be effective.

first appeared: 3/16/2008

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body

by Denise Mann

Many people don’t realize how important oral health is to their overall health.

first appeared: 3/9/2008

Be Happy for Your Heart

by Linda Wasmer Andrews

Happiness is not only good for the soul. An increasing body of scientific evidence suggests that happy feelings and an upbeat attitude are associated with better heart health and a longer life, too.

first appeared: 2/24/2008

Taking Care of Your Teeth

by Mari S. Gold

Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and they can, if you take good care of them.

first appeared: 1/27/2008

Do You Need a Flu Shot?

by Linda Wasmer Andrews

Every year, influenza strikes 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population, typically between November and March.

first appeared: 1/20/2008

What's Your Bone Density?

by Amy Green

You probably know that osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones and can lead to debilitating fractures

first appeared: 1/6/2008

Controlling Prescription Costs

by Carlene Ness

Controlling medication costs can be difficult, especially for people who take multiple prescriptions.

first appeared: 12/30/2007

Managing Your Medications

by Carlene Ness

Managing the nine medications her husband takes for Parkinson’s disease is an ongoing challenge for Sue Webert, 65, of Surprise, Ariz.

first appeared: 12/30/2007

Making the Most of Winter Workouts

by Barb Webb

Regular physical activity is essential for good health, so don’t let winter put the chill on your outdoor exercise routine.

first appeared: 12/16/2007

Holiday Foods

first appeared: 12/9/2007

Foods That Help Your Heart-Sources

Foods That Help Your Heart - Sources

first appeared: 12/9/2007

Foods That Help Your Heart

by David Grotto

What you eat can improve your cholesterol levels and heart health as much as what you don’t.

first appeared: 12/9/2007

Managing Stress for a Healthier Heart

by Debra Gordon

Janice Rodenberg, 46, knows just what to do when she begins to feel overwhelmed.

first appeared: 12/2/2007

Have a Heart-Healthy Holiday

by Amy Green

It’s tough to maintain a heart-healthy diet and exercise regimen during the holiday season.

first appeared: 12/2/2007

Caring for Your Skin in Winter

by Mari S. Gold

Winter can be rough on your skin. Cold, dry air and harsh winds, combined with indoor heating that removes moisture from the air, can result in skin that’s dry and chapped.

first appeared: 11/25/2007

Responding to a Diabetes Diagnosis

by Amy Eskind

You've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and your mind is swirling with questions.

first appeared: 11/18/2007

Avoiding Trans Fat

Avoiding unhealthy trans fats is easier than ever, if you pay attention to what you eat.

first appeared: 10/21/2007

Grocery Shopping for Health

by Mari S. Gold

Pushing her grocery cart while scanning the aisles, Karen McCarthy of Dorset, Vt. (pop. 2,036), shops the supermarket’s perimeter...

first appeared: 10/21/2007

Steps to Manage COPD

first appeared: 9/23/2007

Tips to Stop Smoking

by Amy Eskind

With each drag of a cigarette, a smoker breathes in 69 cancer-causing substances, raising their risk for heart disease and fatal heart attack, stroke and aneurysms.

first appeared: 9/2/2007

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