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NUTRITION GUIDELINES
Is Southern Food Unhealthy?
Along with fried chicken, some traditional Southern cooking serves up heart disease. But dishes with greens, sweet potatoes, and heirloom vegetables can be healthy.
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WEIGHT LOSS
Americans Are Eating Too Much of the Wrong Foods
Americans still eat too much junk food, which tends to be loaded with salt or added sugar. We eat too few fruits and vegetables, too. Here's what you can do.
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SLEEP CARE
How to Use Melatonin
Melatonin is a popular sleep promoting supplement which helps “reset” your body’s internal clock — but it’s not without risks. Here's what you should know.
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EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Aerobic Exercises for Seniors
Firing up your cardiovascular system is important at any age. While doing aerobic exercise at moderate intensity, you should be able to talk but not sing.
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DIABETES CARE
Charcot Foot in Diabetes Is on the Rise
Yes, no, maybe; it really depends on your financial wherewithal, and your comfort with risk.
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HEALTH CONSUMER
When the Doctor Has Bad News
Some doctors aren’t trained to deliver bad news well — but loved ones can help. Here’s what you should know and what you can do when your doctor has bad news.
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ANXIETY AND STRESS
How Nature Calms Your Mind
To do our best work, we need to give our minds a rest periodically, even during a workday. Try resting your eyes on a babbling brook or majestic tree.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Jails Are America’s Largest Mental Healthcare Providers
The severely mentally ill are often more likely to find themselves in jail — and receive poor treatment — than to get the right care in their community.
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HEART CARE
The Trans Fat Ban Saves Lives
Crackers, margarine, and some other foods taste a little different than in earlier years. They no longer contain trans fats — and that’s a healthy change.