LIVING HEALTHY

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• “Sleepless in America”— A Sleep Documentary— Premieres on November 30, 2014

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• Nov 23, 2014 11:56 PM EST

• Over 30 to 35 percent of adults in the United States have brief symptoms of insomnia.

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• Schizophrenia Myths – NAMI

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• Nov 23, 2014 11:29 PM EST

• According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), schizophrenia is a mental illness affecting an estimate of more than 2 million adult American men and women.

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• Learn How Sitting for Hours Can Damage Your Body

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• Nov 23, 2014 10:43 PM EST

• While it’s definitely important to sit since it relaxes your body and lowers your stress level, prolonged sitting can do more harm than good. If you’re wondering how, we can take a lead from an article published by Mic.com.

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• Handling AIDS and Discrimination in the Workplace

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• Nov 23, 2014 10:18 PM EST

• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability.

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• Sore Throat Information – CDC

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• Nov 23, 2014 09:51 PM EST

• Basic things you need to know about sore throat

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• Health and Safety in the Winter

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• Nov 23, 2014 08:57 PM EST

• It's winter season, and the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided a set of health and safety recommendations to keep everyone prepared for the cold and the hazards that winter can bring.

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• Be a Health Champion, Says Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)

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• Nov 22, 2014 11:53 PM EST

• A reflection of WIN’s dedication is their advocacy that encourages Americans and everyone in general to be a health champion.

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• PCOS Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk

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• Nov 22, 2014 11:40 PM EST

• PCOS is known to be a "silent killer", according to the PCOS Foundation.

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• December 1 is World AIDS Day

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• Nov 22, 2014 10:42 PM EST

• This coming December 1st, the world is set to celebrate World AIDS Day

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• Smoking Facts- American Lung Association

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• Nov 22, 2014 10:03 PM EST

• According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking is the most important source of preventable morbidity and premature mortality throughout the world.

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• Women All Over the World Likely to Die from Heart Disease and Stroke— WHO

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• Nov 22, 2014 08:45 PM EST

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), women all over the world are most likely to die from heart disease and stroke.

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• American Diabetes Association Releases Tips to Lighten Up the Holiday Menu

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• Nov 21, 2014 11:36 PM EST

• Agencies such as the American Diabetes Association provide healthy living recommendations for the holidays.