LIVING HEALTHY

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• Low levels of vitamin D in childhood associated with signs of atherosclerosis in adulthood.

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• Feb 12, 2015 08:32 PM EST

• A Finnish study has found that adults who had been deficient in vitamin D before age 18 were more likely to have some thickening of an artery in their necks when they were between age 30 and 45.

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• It turns out that smoking is even worse for your health than previously thought.

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• Feb 12, 2015 08:00 PM EST

• Five more diseases and 60,000 more deaths a year in the United States may be attributed at least in part to smoking.

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• Smartphone apps are pretty accurate step counters

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• Feb 12, 2015 02:45 AM EST

• Using an activity monitor, a small device that you wear on your wrist or clip to your clothes, can help you do those things. Even better, there are inexpensive apps that you can download to your smartphone that can help you just as well.

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• A Broken Heart Can Really Break Your Heart

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• Feb 12, 2015 02:33 AM EST

• The downside of romance is a broken heart and there actually is a medical condition called broken heart syndrome.

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• Dementia Linked To Brain's Inability To Repair DNA

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• Feb 11, 2015 10:17 PM EST

• A new study reveals that the brain has no ability to repair damaged DNA that may be the root cause for dementia.

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• Lithium Can Be Placed In Tap Water To Combat Depression, Suicide

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• Feb 11, 2015 10:02 PM EST

• Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used in treating mental disorders. Scientists plan to suggest lithium to be placed in tap and drinking water to reduce rates of suicide and depression.

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• Natural Deodorizers for the Home

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• Feb 10, 2015 11:16 PM EST

• Store-bought, commercially-produced home deodorizers may smell good and may seem to instantly remove odors, but what they really do is mask the stink and cause harm to your health.

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• Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump

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• Feb 10, 2015 10:41 PM EST

• Staying awake at work during the afternoon is possible by trying out these tips.

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• The elderly need to learn to use canes and walker properly to prevent falls

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• Feb 10, 2015 06:33 PM EST

• Using canes and walker without proper training can be an invitation to a fall.

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• Study Reveals Causes Of Acute Low Back Pain

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• Feb 10, 2015 10:56 AM EST

• Low back pain may be triggered by many factors. Scientists pinpoint certain triggers that can be modified to prevent bouts of low back pain.

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• Some tips on chikungunya, in case you bring it home with you from the Caribbean.

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• Feb 09, 2015 07:05 PM EST

• People who are heading to the islands for a vacation may be coming home with chikungunya and their regular doctors may not be able to recognize it.

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• Limiting Caffeine Can Help Balance Hormones

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• Feb 09, 2015 09:56 AM EST

• Studies have shown that a hormonal imbalance can wreak havoc to one's health.