Week 8

Breaking News: Losing weight is hard
It's been almost a year since I lost 100 pounds and I've managed to keep off about 70% of what I lost.  This is a huge achievement for me and I feel like the way I end up looking at it and treating it will be a defining moment:  will I be a "the glass is half-full" person or a "the glass is half-empty" person?
The benefits of the preventive checkups
Haven't had a physical in a while? You may be surprised how it's changed. The new checkup is tailor-made to your personal medical needs.
Competing for a mate may shorten men's lives, study suggests
In certain situations, competing for a mate may shorten a man's life.
My Pyramid: The colorful, customized food guide
Learn about the food pyramid and how you can use it to form the base of a healthy meal plan for life.
Getting paid to lose weight? More workers are trying it
Need a financial incentive to lose weight? How does $100, $200, or even $500 sound? Many employers are using "dieting for dollars" programs to encourage workers to slim down.
Pills can be a life-saver -- but only if you take them
Asthma Symptoms: Wheezing, cough, shortness of breath
The weird world of pregnancy
Differences in depression between men and women
Do sleepless nights ruin your day?
No-shame programs may appeal to obese
Beat insomnia now
Getting back on track with weight loss when an injury throws you for a loop
Symptoms, causes and treatment of TMJ
Making friends when you are an adult male
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cluster headaches
Restless legs, sleepless nights
The silent suffocation from secondhand smoke
The benefits of Reiki therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use
How to treat athlete's foot
What is heartburn and how is it treated?
Smell the roses: how gardening can improve your health
Making sense of the pollen report
Treating minor sports injuries: the proper use of heat and ice
Toothbrushing may stave off heart woes
Finding help for depression
Alcohol and substance abuse: recognizing the symptoms
Protect your eyes from sun damage
Mayhem and migraine headaches
Setting goals can help you on the road to fitness
Avoiding foot pain and discomfort with orthotics
Allergy testing
Step up your walking
Quitting smoking does not have to mean weight gain
Fight back against adult acne
Depression in men: it’s not just about feeling sad
The Pill turns 50
Vaccines against whooping cough
Not all mosquitoes deterred by DEET
Are you a perfectionist? When pretty darn good isn't enough
The 5 types of migraine triggers
Easy exercises you can do at home
Can eating certain mineral-rich foods help to lower blood pressure?
What you eat can help in calming an irritable bowel
Using humor to enhance your health
Five steps for your first 5K
Calling a food 'healthy' may make you hungrier
Weight training-related injuries on the rise
Safe travels: how to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Stress eating and the cortisol connection
Quicker cold sore relief?
Do I have GERD?
Lacrosse for beginners
A challenging fundraiser can help you lose weight while you support others
Can faith improve your health and speed your recovery?
Devices that can help you cope with vision loss
Women quitting smoking
Top Health News
Milk does a body good, especially athletes
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Exercise
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Celebrating the 30th Annual National Veterans' Wheelchair Games
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Protect yourself from bugs this summer
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The National Press Club: Beat the Deadline 5K
Produced for the National Press Club - Proceeds from the 5K, held on July 17th, will benefit the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, which is committed to journalism training, research, and support of a global free press.
Apple juice improves mood in Alzheimer’s patients
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Have knee pain or knee osteoarthritis? Help is out there
Produced for Covidien - If you have chronic knee pain, you may be suffering from knee osteoarthritis. If so, Pennsaid topical therapy has just been approved by the FDA. As always, be sure to consult your doctor.
Award winning British baby products now available in the US
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Bill Gates in Nigeria to Kick Polio Out of Africa
Produced for Rotary International - Bill Gates gave the Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign a boost by signing the football as it traveled from Cape Town to Egypt ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
GM and Safe Kids remind parents of the risk of hot cars
Produced for General Motors - More than 30 children die of hyperthermia each year. To prevent summer tragedies, child safety engineers at GM have been working with Safe Kids to come up with tips for parents.
The Nutrition Corner
Heather's Tips
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
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