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Why I don't wear sunscreen

Thu, May 17, 2012 4:52 PM
by Starre Vartan
I don't like using lotion-based sunscreens, but I protect my skin in other ways.

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20 ways to burn 300 calories outdoors
Tue, May 07, 2013 6:20 PM by Melissa Breyer
You can leave the stuffy gym behind for any of these fun outdoor activities, so step away from the treadmill.
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Mary McCartney releases new 'Food' vegetarian cookbook
Tue, May 07, 2013 6:15 PM by Michael d'Estries
New tome features easy-to-make delicious vegetarian recipes merged with gorgeous photos and personal stories.
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Weight gain may change your personality

Tue, May 07, 2013 2:22 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

Weight gain was associated with increases in both impulsive and thoughtful behaviors.
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Will tanning beds soon come with a warning label?
Tue, May 07, 2013 8:25 AM by Jenn Savedge
New FDA plan would require more restrictions on the manufacture and use of tanning beds.
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Crowdsourcing Dr. Oz asks for help taking on fraudulent companies using his name
Mon, May 06, 2013 2:24 PM by Melissa Breyer
'It's not me,' says the famous doctor, who never endorses specific brands. If you see his name or picture on a product, don't buy it.
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8 fitness myths debunked
Mon, May 06, 2013 2:01 PM by Melissa Breyer
Skip the stretching and forget the sports drinks. Modern research is proving that many commonly held fitness beliefs just aren't true.
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Will sucking on your child's pacifier prevent allergies?
Mon, May 06, 2013 11:52 AM by Melissa Breyer
A study finds that children whose parents spit-cleaned their pacifiers had reduced rates of allergy, asthma and eczema.
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Dressing up to play in the mud [Photos]
Mon, May 06, 2013 11:42 AM by Catie Leary
At the annual Maldon Mud Race, competitors get decked out before wallowing in the muck along the banks of River Blackwater in Essex, England.
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Woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria 'doing great'

Mon, May 06, 2013 9:59 AM

Video: Aimee Copeland was not expected to survive after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria last year, but she is now doing well and helping to inspire others.
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Should birth control be available over the counter?
Fri, May 03, 2013 5:54 PM by Starre Vartan
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.
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Why suicide is on the rise among the middle aged

Fri, May 03, 2013 9:56 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Research has suggested that the recent economic downturn, as well as a rise in access to prescription painkillers may be contributing factors to the uptick.
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FDA reviewing chemical found in antibacterial soap

Fri, May 03, 2013 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.
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House tips for surviving allergy season
Thu, May 02, 2013 5:19 PM by Networx.com
It's all about keeping the pollen outside so that you can breathe freely inside.
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Which state exercises the most?

Thu, May 02, 2013 1:03 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

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.
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Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Star Trek' diet made him 'creature from hell'
Thu, May 02, 2013 12:50 PM by Michael d'Estries
Actor says he subsisted on a diet of of chicken, potatoes and broccoli to beef up for the role.
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