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- Article Index
- Is Technology Putting Your
Children's Health in Jeopardy? - Vitamin Myths & Truths
- Five Strength Training Tips for Women
- Mastering Meditation
- Perfecting Your Posture
- Can Healthy Eating
Help Smokers Quit? - Five Ways to Fight Osteoporosis
- Get Fit Now, Avoid Depression Later
- Know Your B Vitamins
- Pets Help Ward Off Heart Disease?
- Archives
Children's Health in Jeopardy?
It's all parents can do these days to keep their technology-crazed children away from their smartphones, laptops, tablets and video game consoles. But hour after endless hour typing, texting and scrolling can put the arms and wrists in particular at risk for injury; not to mention how poor posture caused by hunching over a keyboard or peering into a tiny screen can impact the back, neck and shoulders.
Help Smokers Quit?
A recent study suggests that smokers who can't seem to quit the habit may find that improving their overall health – in particular by consuming larger quantities of fruits and vegetables – may be just what they need to put down those cigarettes for good.
As women age, concern about bone health increases. Osteoporosis is a serious health concern that should be a top priority for many aging women. So, what can women do early on to avoid getting osteoporosis? Here are five tips to reduce your risk.
Physical activity has been associated with a reduced risk of depression because exercise encourages the release of endorphins, the body's "feel good" chemicals, while reducing production of cortisol and other "stress" hormones.
It's critical to get an adequate amount of B vitamins in your diet to help your body process energy from the food you eat. Here are some other B-vitamin facts.
Good news for pet owners, particularly dog owners: research suggests you could be avoiding one of the major health issues of modern times - heart disease.