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• 10 Tips to Tap Your Inner Athlete

  Posted Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 5:29 pm PDT

  It takes a lot more than good intentions to begin and then continue an exercise program.

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• 10 Tips: Breathe Easier During Hot Summer Months

  Posted Thu, Jul 31, 2008, 7:36 pm PDT

  The main problem with pollution is that the smoke, ozone, and tiny particles in the air are strong irritants to the cells in our lungs, airways, and…

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• Diabetes Screening: What You Should Know

  Posted Thu, Jul 31, 2008, 11:41 am PDT

  The definition of normal fasting blood glucose levels has gotten stricter over time, as we've learned more about the long-term health effects of even…

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• Baldness: Are You at Risk?

  Posted Mon, Jul 28, 2008, 4:31 pm PDT

  What most people don't realize is that baldness can affect women, in whom it is called female pattern baldness, as well as men.

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• Top 6 Causes of Hair Loss

  Posted Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 8:32 pm PDT

  A hair's natural cycle is for it to grow for several years, then fall out and be replaced. This means that at any given time, some hairs are always in…

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• When to Get Checked for Diabetes

  Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2008, 5:49 pm PDT

  In previous entries, I reviewed the basics of diabetes mellitus and how you can reduce your risk for this chronic disease. Now let's look at the…

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• Vitamin D and Your Heart Attack Risk

  Posted Tue, Jun 24, 2008, 1:04 pm PDT

  If heart attack is your main concern, low vitamin D is a relatively minor issue and you'll benefit most by concentrating your efforts on controlling…

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• Managing Your Diabetes Risk

  Posted Wed, Jun 18, 2008, 1:44 pm PDT

  By now, most people know that diabetes is a significant and growing public health problem. Here are some of the major risk factors for this disorder,…

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• Understanding Diabetes is the First Step in Preventing It

  Posted Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 3:59 pm PDT

  Obesity is fueling an epidemic of one of the world's most serious chronic diseases: diabetes. In the United States, nearly 21 million people have…

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• Are You at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?

  Posted Tue, Jun 10, 2008, 7:09 pm PDT

  Vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common in adults, especially beyond age 50. The most reliable form to measure in a blood sample is 25-hydroxy…

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