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The Radiation Risks of CT Scans Can multiple body scans expose you to potentially dangerous radiation doses? Here’s the latest thinking on CT scan risks.Read More

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Best Beauty Advice for Women: Get a Good Haircut Finding a hairstyle that flatters your features is good advice for women seeking safe, practical beauty tips Read More

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Perfect Wedding Dress Designs: No Dieting Required The best bridal gown for any woman is the one that flatters her figure without extreme weight loss Read More

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DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

Healthy Nuts: 4 Reasons to Eat More Nuts

By: Celeste Perron

April 10, 2013

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There’s ever more evidence that walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and more top the list of good foods to eat. Here’s a short list of the health benefits of nuts.

CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

Red Meat and Clogged Arteries

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 10, 2013

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A new study suggests that a compound called L-carnitine could be why eating lots of red meat increases the risk of heart disease

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH

New Threat for Those With Teenage Smoking Habit

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 9, 2013

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The effects of nicotine are more addictive for those with a certain genetic profile. Teenage smoking habits escalate to heavy smoking more quickly and are harder to break for those with the profile.

CANCERHEALTH

Why You Still Need to Use Sunscreen

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 8, 2013

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Even at midlife, sunscreen can offer critical protection from damaging rays

CONSUMERISMHEALTH

Question the Health Benefits of Organic Brands

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 5, 2013

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Regular foods are rated as having health benefits of organic brands when an organic label used. Term organic provides a health halo that alters perceptions of the taste, quality and value of food.

CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

Less Salt, More Potassium

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 5, 2013

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Three new studies say that cutting salt and increasing potassium intake helps you stay healthy

DEPRESSIONHEALTH

Video: Ways to Cope With Anxiety from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

By: Susan Orlins

April 5, 2013

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CBT is based on the idea that your thoughts determine how you feel.

If you can remember ABC, after watching this segment you will have three techniques you can implement today for coping with anxiety.

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