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CDC boss names AIDS, obesity among 6 'winnable battles' PDF Print E-Mail
Written by USA Today   
Thursday, 30 September 2010

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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How To: Be good to your gut PDF Print E-Mail
Written by The Denver Post   
Thursday, 30 September 2010

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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My not drinking bothers friends PDF Print E-Mail
Written by Megan Knash - The Frisky   
Wednesday, 08 September 2010

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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School nutrition: Healthier ingredients, more education for 2010-11 PDF Print E-Mail
Written by Stacy Teicher Khadaroo - CS Monitor   
Monday, 23 August 2010

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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Few medicines work as well as exercise PDF Print E-Mail
Written by Jane Glenn Haas - The Denver Post   
Saturday, 21 August 2010

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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