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5 Helpful Tips to Prevent Pollen Allergies This Spring

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:28:30 +0000

Spring time can mean a bunch of good things. It mean's pretty flowers, cool weather, and that summer is right around the corner. One of the bad things about spring though is pollen. That icky yellow stuff that covers your car and gets your allergies all messed up. While there isn't much you can do to keep it off your car and everything else, there are some things you can do to keep it from making you sneeze.

Fork Created to Help You Watch What You Eat [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:56:14 +0000

Studies show that an average of 35% of Americans are either obese or overweight. This includes people of every age ranging from children to the elderly. And no matter how old you are, losing weight and watching what you eat is not easy. Well a company called HapiLabs has just released a fork that's whole purpose is to track what you're eating.

Flu Outbreak: Tips to Staying Healthy + Where You Can Get the Flu Shot

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:46:38 +0000

While it may be a brand new year and everyone is excited about a fresh start, there is something that comes along with this wintery weather that people don’t like: The flu. Doctors have said this is the worst outbreak of the flu in more than a decade, especially for babies and older folks. According [...]

A Dentist's Top 5 Worst Halloween Candy

Amy Austin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:30:55 +0000

Hey Mom and Dad, this Halloween as you go through your little ghosts and goblin’s pumpkins, you might want to take out the candies that have landed on the dentist’s top 5 worst candy for your child’s teeth. Could save you a bundle on those dental bills too. #1 - JAWBREAKERS First of all [...]

Why Living in the Country Equals a More Satisfying Life

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:12:48 +0000

Fresh air, sunshine, and nature all around you can help you enjoy your life and let you live it longer. It should be a “no duh” situation. If you don’t see the reasoning, there are now studies to back it up. Living in the country, or just time spent in nature, can make life better. [...]

Nordic Walking Can Help Those With Arthritis [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:15:34 +0000

Several of my neighbors walk in our neighborhood daily, and lately, I’ve noticed some of the walkers are walking with poles. I asked them about this over the weekend and they said it was called Nordic walking. Walking is a great way to burn calories, lose weight, and keep your joints healthy. But if you [...]

Sleep Troubles Might Affect Your Memory As You Age

Shauna Wright — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:00:32 +0000

New research reveals the amount and quality of sleep you get may actually affect your memory as you get older. Yo-El Ju, MD, from Washington University School of Medicine and his colleagues tested the sleep patterns of 100 dementia-free people between the ages of 45 and 80, half of whom had a family history of [...]

Beauty Sins – Top 6

Amy Austin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:30:07 +0000

We all have been guilty of one or more of these beauty sins. You may have seen the inside of a tanning bed at one point in your life and/or popped a zit or two. We're all guilty of committing a beauty sin, but we’ve discovered why those indiscretions may be doing you more harm than you think.

Disco Can Help You Learn CPR [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:42:36 +0000

When I first learned CPR many moons ago, I was taught to give a ratio of chest compressions to mouth to mouth breaths.

Now, a hands only version is being taught, and what better way to learn than with the mafia, disco, and the Bee Gees?

Feeling Down After the Holidays? Here's How to Perk Up

Kathy Landin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:56:48 +0000

We have, once again, celebrated our way into January and, for most of us, it’s time to get back to reality after the whirlwind that is the holiday season. If this isn’t easy for you to do this time of year, here are some things that might help.

Weight Loss Tips For Success

Amy Austin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:30:28 +0000

Many people rolled out of bed this week determined to kick-start the new year by losing weight. I am one of those people. I have some unwanted pounds to shed and I am determined. Some people want to lose weight because they're on the brink of developing type 2 diabetes, their knees hurt or their blood pressure is too high. Others want their clothes to fit less snugly. Still others were shocked by the number on the bathroom scale.

10 Tried-and-True Ways to Lose Weight

Shauna Wright — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:20:08 +0000

If you're like most people, you've probably made a New Years resolution to lose weight. Unfortunately, most people – 80 percent – tap out before they really get started. To help you maintain your goal through 2012 and for years to come, we've compiled a list of tips the experts want you to know to get on the right track to weight loss.

Don't starve

Birth Control May Be Causing Prostate Cancer — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:00:53 +0000

Researchers discovered that countries with the highest numbers of women using oral contraceptives also have the highest rates of death from prostate cancer. What does this mean? They think estrogen from the urine of women who take birth control pills could be to blame.

Brushing Your Teeth Just May Save Your Life — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:06 +0000

A multi-year study of more than 100,000 people by researchers in Taiwan found dental cleanings can be associated with a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. In fact, people with professionally cleaned teeth had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and 13 percent lower risk of stroke compared to those who’ve never [...]

Naps Can Be Beneficial Even At Work

Amy Austin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:37:43 +0000

We all know that the more rested we are, the more productive we are. We also know that the reality is, we don't always get all the rest we need. Our bodies have to rest to recharge, so when we have those days where we feel worn down, we can take an UnNap Nap. You can take these UnNap Naps anywhere and anytime. Even at work.

End Of Daylight Saving Time Is Good for Your Health

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:39:18 +0000

Setting your clock back an hour early this Sunday morning may led to depressingly shorter days, but experts believe the end of daylight saving time is healthy in general. In the short term, our bodies adjust to the end of daylight saving better than the beginning because it’s always easier to absorb an hour more [...]

Can Sitting Too Long Increase the Odds of Getting Cancer?

Kathy Landin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:30:19 +0000

A new analysis found that prolonged sitting and a lack of physical activity could be the cause of more than 90,000 new cases of breast cancer and colon cancer reported each year. The new data, being presented Friday at the annual conference of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), linked inactivity to 49,000 cases [...]

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Loneliness Can Literally Make You Lose Sleep

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:51:41 +0000

A new study shows that being lonely can have an effect on how well you sleep. The research concluded that people who feel lonely are more likely to wake up during the night and experience fragmented sleep.

Urgent Care Facilities Available In East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:04:52 +0000

This time of year brings beautiful weather, changing leaves, and unfortunately were more prone to get sick. While we should be doing everything we can to prevent getting sick, sometimes we just cant help it. We made a list of things you can do to help prevent sicknesses, such as the flu. And while we [...]