Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness
Stay sun-safe each and every day
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Everyone loves the sunshine, but too much of a good thing now could create major health problems for you later on. Because of the risk of skin cancer, you need to adopt sun-safe behaviors year-round, and avoid intentional exposure to natural sunlight and its harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Tips for treating a cough caught at school
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Children catch six to 10 colds a year and coughing is the symptom that most commonly prompts a visit to the doctor. Here is some expert advice for parents treating their children's coughs.
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Don't let fall asthma triggers foil your child's fun
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Fall means back-to-school, cooler weather - and an increase in asthma attacks. In fact, childhood asthma statistics show that children with asthma are nearly twice as likely to visit the emergency department when school starts as at other times of the year. That's largely because autumn allergens and viral infections can unleash childhood asthma symptoms.
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Myths about the aging brain revealed
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Who says you can't teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have the power to positively influence their brain function throughout life.
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Don't let asthma take over your summer
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Spring and early summer often pose extra challenges for more than 23 million Americans - including more than 7 million children - who live with asthma. This year may be particularly difficult because plants and trees are producing more pollen and spores than in years past, according to allergy and asthma experts.
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Taking heartburn off the menu this barbecue season
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While a little burning is expected when you fire up the grill, a leading gastroenterologist says that if you follow some simple, at-home guidelines, you may be able to avoid the burning sensation in your chest.
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Ways to protect yourself on the road
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Among all your daily activities, driving can be one of the most dangerous things you do. While you shouldn't fear driving your car each day, you should still take steps to reduce your chances of getting in an accident.
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Choosing summer footwear that looks and feels great
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While you're skipping through summer in your saucy sandals or padding through the sand in your favorite flip-flops, what toll will your seasonal footwear take on your hardworking feet? The foot health experts at the American Podiatric Medical Association offer some advice for taking care of your feet this summer.
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Simple steps to better health
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If you've been diagnosed with diabetes - Type 2 diabetes in particular - you may have been told you need to make some significant lifestyle changes to maintain your health. Those changes can seem challenging, even for the most disciplined people.
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Safety 101: 10 tips parents need to know to keep students' things safe on campus
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While parents have enough to worry about when sending their son or daughter off to college, the safety of their child's "stuff" shouldn't be one of them. However, since theft continues to be one of the most common crimes on American college campuses, parents should - and can - reduce the chances of their students becoming victims by following these campus safety tips.
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