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NUTRITION GUIDELINES
Southern-Style Food Is Dangerous to Your Health
Along with fried chicken and other downhome fare, traditional Southern cooking serves up heart disease.
Category,
WEIGHT LOSS
Americans Are Eating Less
We’re cutting calories, especially from drinks. But we still eat too much salt and too little fruits and veggies.
Category,
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Aerobic Exercises for Seniors
Firing up your cardiovascular system is important at any age — over 50 is no exception.
Category,
DIABETES CARE
Diabetes-Related Foot Deformity Is on the Rise
Yes, no, maybe; it really depends on your financial wherewithal, and your comfort with risk.
Category,
HEALTH CONSUMER
When the Doctor Has Bad News
Some doctors aren’t trained to do this well — but loved ones can help.
Category,
CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
What Science Says About Spanking
Children who are hit become more aggressive.
Category,
ANXIETY AND STRESS
Nature Calms Your Mind — Even in Photos
To do our best work, we need to give our minds a rest periodically even during a workday.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
Jails Are America’s Largest Mental Healthcare Providers
More than half of those incarcerated nationwide may have mental health problems.
Category,
HEART CARE
Banning Trans Fats May Save Lives
Your crackers may taste different. That’s worth preventing a few heart attacks.