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Is Your Pet Overweight?
Do you have an overweight pet? I do! My 7-year-old pug Bear (a.k.a. Fatts), unfortunately, is so overweight that he developed diabetes and gets two shots a day for the rest of his short doggy life. Sad, isn't it?
Health + Fitness
Health + Fitness
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A Guide For Keeping Frozen Food
When you see a good deal on chicken, steaks, frozen dinners, fish or whatever...you have to buy it! Right? I mean, you can just buy it, freeze it and have it at a later date.
True, but how long should you keep certain products frozen before they get freezer burn or just start to go bad? Here's a little guide.
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What Are the Most Common Places to Find Germs in a Restaurant?
For many of us, Thanksgiving dinner takes place at the dining room table. But if your family's tradition involves going to local restaurant instead, you should understand the risk factors involved in breaking bread with hundreds, possibly thousands, of other people who might not be as hygienic as you.
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New Study Reveals Almost Half of All Americans Will Be Obese by 2030
With countless reports weighing in on the unfit conditions of the great American waistline expansion project, it should come as no surprise that the battle of the bulge is in no way coming to a screeching halt.
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Kids May Be Short If Their Mothers Suffer from This Condition
According to a new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics mothers who suffer depression after pregnancy are more likely to have short kids.
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New Research Reveals Overweight Teens Get Bad Grades
There are many dangers that can come from being an overweight or obese teenager, including the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, Type-2 diabetes and stroke.
However, new research indicates that teens suffering from obesity might be at risk for acquiring more than just poor health, but lower school grades as well.
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Standing Up Is an Easy Way to Improve Your Health
You exercise, eat well and don’t smoke, but if you think that’s all it takes to be healthy, think again.
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Smile! It’s Good for Your Heart
Ever been told to “grin and bear it” during a rough time? According to a new study by researchers at the University of Kansas, that advice might be more than just an old cliché. In fact, the study says, smiling might just be good for your heart.
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Research Reveals It Takes Only Seven Minutes a Day to Keep Kids in Shape
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How Many Americans Wash Their Hands After Using Public Restrooms? [POLL]
A new survey on hand washing has revealed that 70 percent of Americans always wash their hands after using a public restroom, while 29 percent sometimes skip that ever-important, germ-killing step. And yes, 1 percent confessed to never washing their hands after using a public bathroom.
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8 Foods You Should Avoid
September 7, 2012 It is a royal shame that some of the greatest foods are so horrible for you. I mean, I love McDonalds but this goes way further than just your obvious fast food restaurants that aren't good for you at all. In fact, some of these you forget or don't realize how bad they are for you. Some may even just shock you.
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Monday Is Community Health Day At The Buffalo Museum of Science
Moms and dads looking for something to do with the kids can get free general admission to the Buffalo Museum of Science Monday, January 16th, 2012. The Museum is hosting a community health day with a variety of activities focusing on good health.