What the Health Magazine
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Daily Dose: 11/13/12
7UP Has Antioxidants?: 7UP’s line of new sodas has antioxidants, but the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) doesn’t agree. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, the makers of 7UP, are … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/12/2012
You Might be Allergic to Your Smart Phone: Researchers recently analyzed 75 different types of cell phones to find which models contained cobalt or nickel, two common allergens, and found … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/8/2012
Predicting Heart Attacks: A new study from the American Heart Association links signs of aging to greater risks for heart attacks and heart disease. According to study authors, doctors should now … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/7/2012
Heart Attacks More Common This Time of Year: Researchers reported this week that people are more likely to die from heart disease during the winter, no matter where they live … Continue reading
5 Things You Can Do With Apples
With apple season coming to an end, it is the perfect time to buy up the last few bags at the grocery store and do something special! Apples are a … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/6/2012
New Research on Painkillers: According to a review of old research, fewer than five percent of patients prescribed narcotics to deal with pain become addicted to the drugs. These findings suggest … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/5/2012
Recession Increases Suicide Rates: In times of recession, the suicide rate has tended to rise, most likely due to high levels of unemployment and the effects that this can have … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/2/2012
Kids Know More Than We Think: A number of studies have shown that adults are more likely to give donations and perform other charitable acts when they know others will … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/1/12
Workout Without the Gym: Dread going to the gym for a workout? The American College of Sports Medicine says one of the biggest fitness trends is using your own body weight … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/31/2012
The End of Yearly Flu Vaccines?: Most vaccines require only one shot that lasts for years or even decades. The flu, however, is the only disease that requires a vaccine … Continue reading
How Much Halloween Candy for 100 Calories?
Halloween is right around the corner and everywhere you turn, there are piles of bags with “fun sized” candy bars. As cute and tiny as our favorite sweets are this … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/30/12
Aspirin May Extend Lifespan for Cancer Patients: Colorectal cancer patients may benefit from aspirin therapy, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/29/2012
Extra Pounds Leads to Extra Work For Your Brain: The brains of people who are overweight or obese may have to work harder than those of thinner people. Researchers noted that … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/25/12
Gluten-Free is the Way to Be: Market research publisher Packaged Facts says the sale of gluten-free foods is expected to hit $4.2 billion at the end of this year. The … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/24/12
Put Down That Energy Drink: Monster Beverage, the company responsible for Monster Energy, is being sued by a woman who claims her 14-year old daughter died after consuming the energy … Continue reading
All About Chicken Breasts
White-meat chicken breasts are a perfect low-calorie dinner option that tastes good and is good for you. As much as we praise the presence of baked chicken with no sauce, … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/23/12
No More Health Exams: We’re told to see our doctor for a yearly checkup, but that could be a thing of the past. Danish researchers discovered that healthy people don’t … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 10/22/12
Fertility Clinics Raffling Off Babies: Okay, not really, but kind of. The number of women who are having trouble getting pregnant and seeking in vitro fertilization is increasing, and clinics … Continue reading
