Many Young Indians Are Fat; More Are Famished

December 31st, 2006

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Presenting a confounding portrait of child health in India, new research commissioned by the government finds that despite the economic advances of recent years India’s share of malnourished children remains among the worst in the world.
Paradox being pervasive in [...]

The Time of Your Life

December 31st, 2006

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Learning to slow down:
Throughout our lives, we are taught to value speed and getting things done quickly. We learn that doing is more valuable than merely being, and that making the most of life is a matter of forging ahead at a [...]

Heart-Healthy Advice You Need

December 31st, 2006

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Whether you’re at high risk for heart trouble or you’re trying to control early-stage heart disease, here are some simple lifestyle changes you can make.
Exersise and Eat Right.
Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of heart disease. If you’re at high risk [...]

Child Feverish? Keep cool

December 31st, 2006

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Even in an age of medical sophistication, there still exists fear and misunderstanding about fever in children. “Fever phobia” makes it difficult for parents to know when to be worried and when to stay calm when the thermometer starts to climb. Take [...]

Cold Sores

December 30th, 2006

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Many people eventually become infected with the virus that causes the unsightly and painful lip blisters called cold sores. Using antioxidants, immune boosters, and especially the amino acid lysine, you’ll have the tools to inhibit the virus and help heal the inflamed skin.

Symptoms
The initial [...]

Moving In Real Time

December 30th, 2006

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We all go through times when we wish we could press a fast-forward button and propel ourselves into the future and out of our current circumstances. Whether the situation we are facing is minor, or major such as the loss of a loved [...]

Many US kids too fat by preschool

December 30th, 2006

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WASHINGTON: Far too many kids are fat by preschool, and Hispanic youngsters are most at risk, says new research that is among the first to focus on children growing up in poverty.
The study couldn’t explain the disparity: White, black and [...]

Congestive Heart Failure

December 30th, 2006

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It’s the most frequent cause of hospitalization in people over age 65 — and a serious condition that usually requires rigorous, lifelong treatment. Along with lifestyle changes and drugs, supplements can help ease symptoms of this ailment.

Symptoms
Extreme fatigue and weakness.
Shortness of breath [...]

Mouthwash to help cancer treatment pain

December 29th, 2006

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NEW DELHI: A cheap and effective relief solution will soon be available in the markets for oral cancer patients suffering from radiation associated mucositis.
Scientists at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology and Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed an ayurvedic mouthwash [...]

Becoming A Better Person

December 29th, 2006

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At some point in our lives, many of us find ourselves overcome with the desire to become better people. While we are all uniquely capable of navigating this world, we may nonetheless feel driven to grow, expand, and change. This innate need for [...]

Infantile Colic

December 29th, 2006

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What is infantile colic?
Infantile colic was first described as indigestion. While different diagnostic criteria have emerged since then, there has never been complete agreement on what colic is, what causes it, or how to treat it. The most widely accepted definition of colic today is [...]

Constipation

December 29th, 2006

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At the very least, constipation is uncomfortable, and sometimes it can be downright painful. Plenty of fiber, fluids, and exercise can help keep bowel movements regular. And for the times you need some gentle assistance, natural supplements might be the best solution.
Symptoms
Infrequent bowel movements and [...]

Coping With People You Dislike

December 28th, 2006

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As much as most of us wish we could exist in harmony with the people we encounter throughout our lives, there will always be individuals we dislike. Some simply rub us the wrong way while others strike us as deliberately unaware. We [...]

Big bellies mean greater risk to heart

December 28th, 2006

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NEW YORK: The more your belly sticks out, the greater your risk of developing heart disease, a new study shows.
“The message is really obesity in the abdomen matters even more than obesity overall,” said Carlos Iribarren of Kaiser Permanente of [...]

Start Good New Habits

December 28th, 2006

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4 smart ways to simplify the family schedule to make room for healthy habits.
How is it possible to eat dinner together and exercise more when both parents work and kids are overscheduled? It can be done, says William Doherty, co-author of [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

December 28th, 2006

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If wrist pain wakes you at night or you feel pins and needles in your hands when you drive, you may have this disorder. Though considered a condition of modern times, carpal tunnel syndrome has actually been recognized since the 1880s.
Symptoms
Numbness or [...]

A Season Of Slumber (Winter)

December 27th, 2006

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In times past, the bare-limbed trees, long nights, and biting chill of winter signified to all that the time had come to slow down. Humanity emulated the animals, retreating into cozy dwellings where they sustained themselves on foods harvested late in autumn [...]

Optimists may live longer

December 27th, 2006

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NEW YORK: Optimists may enjoy longer lives than people with a dimmer outlook on the future, a long-term study suggests. Researchers found that of nearly 7,000 adults followed since their college days in the 1960s, those who were optimistic in their youth had [...]

The Essential Multivitamin

December 27th, 2006

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More Americans take a daily multivitamin than any other supplement. It’s an easy, safe way to get numerous benefits from a variety of nutrients without having to pop a handful of pills every day.
Taking a daily multivitamin is especially important for older adults because [...]

Stop Smoking Now

December 27th, 2006

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Get serious about quitting smoking with this customizable plan.
Fill in the dates of start of plan. Click on the “Print this” option above for a printable version of this form.
1.Start walking thirty minutes every day, no excuses, every day. Start this now. __________________.
2. Fill [...]