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Healthy Living Archives
Healthy Living Archive

Healthy Living Archive
Past articles on overall health improvement, including articles on fitness, nutrition and family living.

Each month in Healthy Living, you'll find helpful articles on fitness, nutrition, mind and body, and family and home. Below are past months' features:

November 2008
Holidays Don't Have to Leave You Heavier
Regular Walking Protects the Aging Brain
Fitness, Not Fatness, Predicts a Longer Life
Study Spotlights 'Exercise-Friendly' Day-Care Centers

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October 2008
Many Americans Can't Afford to Eat Right
Brain Yields Clues to False Memories
Regular Exercise Helps Fight Heart Failure
Kids Who Skimp on Sleep Tend to Be Fatter

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September 2008
Whole Grains Do a Heart Good
Conscientious People Less Prone to Alzheimer's
Experts Sound Off on Workout Grunting
Woman's Hips Might Indicate Daughter's Breast Cancer Risk

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August 2008
Fruits, Veggies Won't Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Meditation May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
Workouts a Boon for Breast Cancer Patients
Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk

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July 2008
Coloring Compound in Fruits, Veggies May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Antioxidants No Magic Bullet for Heart Disease in Women
Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health
Maternal Obesity Heightens Risk of Birth Defects

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June 2008
Meats, Sweets May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Men Put Their Health on the Back Burner
Move Just a Little, Live Longer
Heat-Related Illnesses Take the Fun Out of Sun

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May 2008
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
Puzzles May Be a Real Brain-Booster
Physical Activity Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Poor Bond With Siblings May Boost Depression Risk

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April 2008
Fish Oil-Exercise Combo May Boost Cardio Health
Emotions, Fears Cloud Notions of Cancer Risk
Dieting Usually Healthy for Older Adults: Study
Simple Workout Urged for Pregnant Women on Bed Rest

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March 2008
Dark Chocolate, But Not Tea, Takes a Bite Out of Blood Pressure
Insomnia Hits 'Night Owls' Harder
New Drug Counteracts Overeating
Cleaning Products Pose Child Poison Dangers

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February 2008
'Functional Foods': Healthy or Hype?
Severe Stress May Damage Children's Brains
Spas: An Option for All
Ibuprofen Best for Kids' Injury Pain

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January 2008
Know the Signs of Eating Disorders
Long-Term, Strenuous Exercise May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Workouts Add Muscle to the Flu Shot
Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Beats Shots For Kids Under 5

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December 2007
Love Salty Foods? You May Have Been Born With Low Blood Sodium
Study Backs Worksite Stress Interventions
Study Raises Questions About Weight-Loss Drugs
Tiny Pets Can Hold Salmonella Dangers

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November 2007
Happy Holidays, Without the Weight Gain
Brain-Training Keeps Age-Linked Mental Decline at Bay
Healthy Hearts Never Take a Holiday
Stressed Out? Grab Hubby's Hand

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