LIVING HEALTHY

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• The electronic devices called fitness trackers can help people track their activity and motivate the…

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• Jan 10, 2015 01:20 AM EST

• A study conducted at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, found that wearing a fitness tracker can help people become more active. Adding the use of a fitness tracker to a reduced-calorie diet and structured exercise program can help people inc…

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• Ninety percent of teens don't get enough sleep.

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• Jan 09, 2015 06:36 PM EST

• Getting enough sleep is vital for teens. Yet only about 7% of girls and between 8 and 9% of boys say they get 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night.

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• Why Tea is So Good for You

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• Jan 09, 2015 06:26 PM EST

• Tea, derived from the plant Camellia sinensis, is packed with benefits that can positively impact your health in both the short and long term.

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• High Blood Cholesterol: Things You Should Know

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• Jan 09, 2015 05:15 PM EST

• Regular physical activity can raise HDL and lower triglycerides.

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• Researchers in India Identify Yeast that Causes Dandruff

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• Jan 09, 2015 04:57 PM EST

• Researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI) in India have identified a type of yeast that develops on oily skin and is responsible for severe dandruff.

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• Air Travel Can Cause Dry Skin, Dehydration

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• Jan 09, 2015 03:04 PM EST

• The cabin air’s low humidity can lead to dehydration.

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• All About Echinea and Noni

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:58 PM EST

• Study results are mixed on whether echinacea can prevent or effectively treat upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold.

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• All About Acne: Explained

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:55 PM EST

• Changing hormone levels can cause flare ups.

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• Mice fed diets with a fructose-glucose mix had a shorter lifespan that those fed sucrose (Table suga…

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:49 PM EST

• Researchers found that the mixture of fructose and glucose in high-fructose corn syrup was more unhealthy than sucrose, or regular table sugar in mice. The fructose-glucose diet reduced both reproduction and the lifespan in female mice compared to sucrose diet

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• "Natural" Products Such As Herbs and Minerals Not Advisable for Pregnant Women

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:44 PM EST

• Tips for Pregnant Women in Taking Medication

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• Is Black Cohosh Effective in Relieving Menopausal Symptoms?

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:23 PM EST

• Black cohosh is a plant native to North America and is part of the buttercup family.