Don't Wait -- Vaccinate
- Published on Monday, 27 February 2017 00:04
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This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending flu vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Even healthy adults 19 through 24 years of age should get vaccinated.
The best (and worst) foods for heart health
- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 00:03
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No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women and most racial/ethnic groups. Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming more than 33,000 lives per year.Pros and Cons of Animal Testing
- Published on Saturday, 18 February 2017 00:21
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Cosmetic testing on animals is banned in countries like the U.K., Belgium, and Netherlands, but the United States still has many companies that test an assortment of products on animals. Animal activists and eco-conscious individuals want this type of testing to cease.
Some estimates suggest as much as 94 percent of animal testing is
Maintaining Healthy Weight a Several-Step Process
- Published on Monday, 30 January 2017 00:22
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Arguably the most difficult thing about losing weight isn't losing the weight itself, but keeping it off once it's been lost. Those who have struggled with their weight often admit their weight fluctuates regularly, illustrating the struggle that maintaining a healthy weight can present.
Tips for managing and preventing stress
- Published on Thursday, 26 January 2017 00:41
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