LIVING HEALTHY

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• One or two days of rest after a concussion may be better than a longer rest

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• Jan 05, 2015 07:00 PM EST

• The usual treatment for a concussion has been to keep do nothing but rest for one or two days until the patient starts to feel better, but some experts have recommended resting for longer than one or two days. Now, a randomized trial has found that more rest i…

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• Scrapie is a disease in sheep that is similar to mad cow disease, but can it jump to humans?

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• Jan 05, 2015 06:51 PM EST

• A brain disease that affects sheep may be able to jump to human beings.

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• Proper Food Handling and Washing Critical in Preventing Listeria

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• Jan 05, 2015 05:43 PM EST

• Centers for Disease and Prevention control (CDC) general recommendations to prevent an infection with Listeria

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• Educators Often the First to Notice Problems in Mental Health

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• Jan 05, 2015 05:08 PM EST

• What Educators Should Look For in Student Behavior

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• Online Yoga May Be Helpful For Introverts

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• Jan 05, 2015 04:27 PM EST

• Practicing yoga by yourself or with a group both encourage a deeply personal practice

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• US Medical Students Analyze Mental Health Of Seinfeld Characters, Uncover Signs of OCD And Schizo Tr…

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• Jan 05, 2015 11:18 PM EST

• US medical students analyzed Seinfeld characters to discuss and determine psychiatric disorders.

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• Can You Reboot Your Body in Less Than Five Days?

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• Jan 04, 2015 10:12 PM EST

• Can you ever imagine getting yourself a brand-new you—literally? A recent study says that within 3 days, you can have newly regenerated white blood cells.

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• Breastfeeding Helps Babies Grow Physically and Emotionally

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• Jan 04, 2015 11:09 AM EST

• Breastfeeding offers both the baby and the mother a plethora of benefits.

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• FDA Continues to Promote Safe Use of Manure and Compost on Crops

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• Jan 04, 2015 10:40 AM EST

• Answers are provided by Michael Mahovic, Ph.D., a member of the Produce Safety Staff of the FDA.

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• Short Naps During The Day Can Help Deal With Jetlag

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• Jan 04, 2015 10:22 AM EST

• To help deal with jetlag, avoid caffeine and alcohol, and make minor sleep changes.

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• Helpful Tips for Vegetarians

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• Jan 04, 2015 10:11 AM EST

• Vegetarians should also consider their protein and calcium needs.

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• What Science Says About Feverfew, Goldenseal, and Ginkgo

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• Jan 04, 2015 09:37 AM EST

• Herbal information from NCCAM.