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How Health Savvy Are You?
With so much health information put in front of you every day, how much of it are you actually absorbing? Put your books away and get ready! We're taking a pop quiz on some important things you should know about your health.
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How to Live Longer
The Fountain of Youth may be just a myth, but science is finding ways to help you maintain your youthful vigor for as long as possible. Control these five important lifestyle factors.
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Beating Daytime Drowsiness
Staying alert all day can be a challenge. Wouldn't it be nice to have the energy to be more productive at work? Fight fatigue by making small changes to your daily routine.
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Good Time Trimmers and Toners
The holiday season is such a busy time, it's easy to put off the exercise routine. Then you wonder why you feel guilty for indulging, and you have to work harder to battle the bulge by the time you ring in the New Year. Here's an idea: Turn your holiday activities into a convenient exercise workout.
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The Power of Sleep
Sleep shouldn't be considered a "luxury" — everyone needs to recharge. In fact, getting sufficient sleep can help with your memory, mood, and performance. On the other hand, lack of sleep can be detrimental to all of the above. Find out how.
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Check Your Answers to the Quiz
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Oh Christmas Tree
Did you know that some people are allergic to Christmas trees? Real or artificial, the trees can harbor molds that cause allergic reactions. Steps: Try shaking a real tree well and allowing it to dry before bringing it inside. Wipe an artificial tree if it’s been in storage to clean off mold that may have gathered.
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Pyramid Power
Want to evaluate your diet? Go to the USDA’s interactive Web site, www.mypyramidtracker.gov. The program rates your daily diet as compared to the government’s Dietary Guidelines and the Food Pyramid. You can also get a clearer picture of how many calories you burn each day.
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by Dr. Zorba Paster
A Sight Better
Several recent articles from the Archives of Ophthalmology point out how to avoid macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness that affects more than 75 percent of all adults over age 75. Studies have shown that smoking doubles the risk of having severe macular degeneration and that eating fish once a week reduces the risk by half. So eat fish; it’s good for your heart and also good for your eyes. As for smoking, the day you quit you begin to reduce the risk of this devastating disease.
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