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Written by USA Today
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Thursday, 30 September 2010 |
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Article Source: USA Today
ATLANTA (AP) — Where would you start if you were charged with keeping the nation healthy? Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has chosen six priorities — winnable battles, he calls them. They are smoking, AIDS, obesity/nutrition, teen pregnancy, auto injuries and health care infections. These are long-standing, major challenges that get a lot of attention already.
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Written by The Denver Post
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Thursday, 30 September 2010 |
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Article Source: The Denver Post
our digestive system doesn't just break down food. It also protects you from germs and releases hormones related to mood, stress and more, including bone growth. Here are some ways to help keep your gut healthy, doctors say. Nurture-friendly bacteria. "Good" strains of bacteria — which can stimulate your immune system to fight off disease — love to feed on fiber. So load up on fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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Written by Megan Knash - The Frisky
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010 |
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Article Source: The Frisky - CNN
(The Frisky) -- At a recent dinner party, my friend's roommate poured guests another glass of white wine. It smelled crisp, cold, and juicy -- clearly the sort of wine that prickles the gums, softens the face and transforms a summer evening into one soft-hued hum.
She stopped at me. I held up my glass of sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider. "Cheers," I said.
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Written by Stacy Teicher Khadaroo - CS Monitor
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Monday, 23 August 2010 |
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Article Source: CS Monitor
School nutrition has advanced for the 2010-11 school year as parents, children, and government programs push healthy menu options.
Schools searching for ways to improve school nutrition are starting to get sneaky."Replace three-quarters of the fat in baked goods with pureed beans and the kids don’t even notice!” according to a tip from an awarding-winning elementary school in Idaho.
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Written by Jane Glenn Haas - The Denver Post
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Saturday, 21 August 2010 |
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Article Source: The Denver Post
We all know we're supposed to exercise, to move our muscles and be strong. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates about three-fourths of older adults are sedentary, despite informative articles insisting activity helps prevent many related ailments, from coronary artery disease to cognitive decline.
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