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Tips for Staying Healthy While Flying

July 20, 2009 - 11:06am
from MSN.com

Dr. Andrew Weil offers up his tips for keeping healthy during your next flight. Whether it's a trip home or a much-needed vacation, this advice will be sure to keep common plane-induced illnesses at bay.

 


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Would You Gain Weight for Cash?

July 20, 2009 - 10:07am
from Glamour
Actress Renee Zellweger is gaining wait yet again for another Bridget Jones movie. Do you think it's unhealthy? Would you gain weight for a nice check?
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Can a Lower IQ Cause Heart Disease?

July 15, 2009 - 6:52pm
from BBC News

It turns out not hitting the books in the good ol' days may have had a larger affect on you than just your wealth of knowledge. A recent UK study says a lower IQ may in fact be related to a higher risk for heart disease.


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Eating Disorders Stem Well Beyond Younger Years

July 14, 2009 - 7:00pm
from New York Times
Eating disorders are so often associated with our years of teenage angst or early twenties, when losing a few pounds turns into one pound too many. But some health experts point out disordered eating can be triggered at any time, including our adult years.
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Tennessee Town Feels Toxic After Spill

July 13, 2009 - 6:01pm
from CNN

Six months after after the largest industrial spill in U.S. history, this East Tennessee town is still concerned about their health when stepping outside. Harmful chemicals, including arsenic and lead have been released into the environment, and residents are wondering: Will this ever feel like home again? 


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Drop an F-Bomb -- It'll Make a Boo-Boo Better!

July 13, 2009 - 5:50pm
from MSNBC
A new study shows a few curse words can help to ease pain. That's right: Next time you knock your toe against the table, it's OK to give a whooping $#%@!!
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Athletes Need Healthy Living Tips, Too

July 8, 2009 - 7:12pm
from StarTribune.com
It would seem the athletes who are a part of the PGA Champions tour would have the whole health thing down pat. But even superstars need a bit of fitness and nutrition help, prompting tour organizers to include healthy living accessibility for its athletes.
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Sexy Smoking Stars Influence Kids to Light Up

July 8, 2009 - 7:00pm
from MSN Health
Can a movie star who smokes lead to a jump in young smokers? A new study says, yes, it can -- and it is. The good news? An upfront parent can squash those glamorous smoking tales.
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Michael Jackson: Did a Lack of Sleep End His Life?

July 7, 2009 - 10:42pm
from MSN
A nutritionist who worked with Michael Jackson says a lack of sleep may have caused his early death. This leads us to wonder: Can a lack of shut-eye lead to illness, or worse, death?
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Is BMI a Joke?

July 6, 2009 - 8:37pm
from NPR

A recent study showed Americans aren't slowing down on the weight gain train any time soon -- more than two-thirds to be exact. But the report takes body mass index into account and some sources say it can't be trusted.What do you think?


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