LIVING HEALTHY

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• Stress Reduces Ability To Cope With Pain, Study Says

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• Feb 09, 2015 08:48 PM EST

• Stress can take a toll on a person mentally, but a new study says that it can also alter one's ability to feel pain.

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• Fewer drivers are using alcohol, but more are using drugs.

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• Feb 07, 2015 07:05 PM EST

• Fewer drivers are under the influence of alcohol, but more are driving under the influence of drugs

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• Less red meat and more vegetables and whole grains may help your lung health

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• Feb 07, 2015 01:25 AM EST

• A large study found that healthy eating was associated with a one-third lower risk of developing COPD when compared to eating a lot of red meat, refined grains, and alcohol.

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• Toddler dinners contan too much sodium and added sugars.

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• Feb 06, 2015 06:33 PM EST

• Packaged meals and snacks marketed for toddlers have too much salt and sugar. Vegetables, fruits, and dry cereals for toddlers are better choices.

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• This Is One Scary Reason Why Snoring Shouldn't Be Ignored

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• Feb 06, 2015 11:08 AM EST

• Snoring can signal a more serious condition called sleep apnea.

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• Here's What to Do to Prevent Hangover

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• Feb 05, 2015 11:56 PM EST

• While parties are fun, the aftermath—not so much. Most, after all, have to deal with hangovers and worse migraines with hangovers.

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• Non-smokers Still At Risk For Second-hand Smoke, Study Says

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• Feb 05, 2015 09:05 PM EST

• Second-hand smoke is still as dangerous as the real thing

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• “New” Breakthrough May Prevent Peanut Allergy

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• Feb 04, 2015 11:19 PM EST

• A team of researchers from Australia discovered a new way to battle peanut allergy, and it’s something you are familiar with.

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• What’s the Biggest Cause of Stress among Americans?

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• Feb 04, 2015 09:18 PM EST

• Good news: you are less likely stressed now than you were about a year ago. The stress levels of Americans have gone down to a 7-year record low. Nevertheless, stress still happens, and interestingly the cause isn’t work.

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• Americans are confused over cancer risks

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• Feb 04, 2015 07:21 PM EST

• Americans fear that things like food additives and stress can cause cancer, but they don’t know about steps they can take to lower their cancer risk.

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• Dentistry may be one of those things you should file under "Don't try this at home!!"

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• Feb 04, 2015 07:14 PM EST

• You can order custom made clear aligners that straighten your teeth. This might be a better idea than using elastic bands to try to close a gap in your front teeth.

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• Hospital In Hot Water After Patient Kills Herself In The Ward

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• Feb 04, 2015 10:34 AM EST

• Wythenshawe Hospital is facing an inquest after a patient hanged herself in the ward.