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Healthy Living

Healthy living can greatly improve you and your family's chances of leading a long and fulfilling life.  While there are some health factors, such as genetics, that can't be controlled there's plenty you can do to stay well from the inside out. 

 

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle including a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management, sun protection and regular check-ups can help reduce or eliminate the risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and skin cancer.

Articles about Healthy Living

  • Kava plant may treat anxiety

    Mon, May 20 2013 at 9:50 AM

    The active chemicals in kava have medicinal potential, with lower risks of side effects and addiction than other treatments.

  • Bride finds self-esteem by taking a diet from her mirror

    Mon, May 20 2013 at 8:39 AM

    One woman decided to forego looking at herself for the year before her wedding. What did she learn?

  • 8-year-old girl rebuts Dr. Oz article (Video)

    Fri, May 10 2013 at 8:40 PM

    In a recent article, Dr. Oz said that it's not that important to eat organically. This little girl takes him to task and asks for a response.

  • Save hundreds by cutting this out of your diet

    Fri, May 10 2013 at 1:05 PM

    You know that sugar is bad for you, but have you considered the strain sugary foods have on your food budget?

  • Pets may curb heart disease risk

    Thu, May 09 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Studies have found that people with pets tend to have lower blood pressure and are less likely to have hypertension than those who don't own a pet.

  • Should birth control be available over the counter?

    Fri, May 03 2013 at 5:54 PM

    There's plenty of debate about whether contraception should be more easily available in the U.S., from the pill to the morning-after pill.

  • FDA reviewing chemical found in antibacterial soap

    Fri, May 03 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Video: The FDA is reviewing whether triclosan, an antibacterial chemical contained in liquid soap and body wash, may be ineffective or even harmful to humans. Recent studies on animals have shown an increased risk of infertility, early puberty and other hormonal issues.

  • Which state exercises the most?

    Thu, May 02 2013 at 1:03 PM

    The CDC recommends that adults do at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly and muscle training twice a week. Only about 20 percent do.

  • Gwyneth Paltrow named 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'

    Wed, Apr 24 2013 at 11:08 AM

    The 'Iron Man 3' actress, who earned the honor from People magazine, credits the Tracy Anderson Method for her good looks. But what is it?

  • 7 odd questions doctors ask

    Mon, Apr 22 2013 at 2:07 PM

    As more traditional doctors adopt a holistic approach, their questions might come across as nosy. Here's what's really going through their minds.

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