Health

Veganism on the Rise in 2013
Veganism on the Rise in 2013
Veganism on the Rise in 2013
Experts from a national research group studying health related behavior in the U.S. say we can expect certain health trends in 2013. Some of the top health and wellness trends we’ll see looking ahead are more gluten-free products on the market and less food waste. With heath care costs expected to rise  7% this year, more and more work places will put a premium on work place health.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  In 2012, over 226,000 Americans are expected to be diagonsed with a new case of breast cancer and of that over 2,100 will be men. Also, in 2012 over 39,000 Americans deaths are expected from breast cancer (statistics from Susan G.Komen for the cure). Breast cancer is a very personal in my life.
Cross-Country Runner Stops Mid-Race to Save Collapsed Rival’s Life
Cross-Country Runner Stops Mid-Race to Save Collapsed Rival’s Life
Cross-Country Runner Stops Mid-Race to Save Collapsed Rival’s Life
Sometimes the real winner in a race is the one who realizes victory isn't everything, which is just what happened earlier this week at a high school cross-country meet in Tennessee Seventeen-year-old Seth Goldstein, a senior at  Cooper Yeshiva High School, was rounding his second turn in the race when one of his opponents collapsed in front of him from a heat-induced seizure. That's when Goldstein
Getting Started In The Gym
Getting Started In The Gym
Getting Started In The Gym
Exercising, to some it's a dirty word, for others it's a passion and for the rest of us, it's a necessity. It's a very personal thing to take on an exercise routine. Whether it's for losing weight or getting stronger, knowing what to do before you set foot into a gym is very important.
Rabies In Maine
Rabies In Maine
Rabies In Maine
A pet dog has tested positive for rabies for the first time in 9 years in Maine. State epidemiologist Dr. Stephen Sears said the dog was reported to animal control in Kennebec County after becoming aggressive and biting it's owner. The owner was treated for rabies exposure.
St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter
St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter
St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter
It's a little strange to lose a body part. But that's what happened to St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter when surgeons removed one of his ribs in an attempt to alleviate pressure that was running up his pitching arm. After the surgery Carpenter was presented with the bone, and he knew just what to do with it:
Do Bad Teeth Equal Bad Grades?
Do Bad Teeth Equal Bad Grades?
Do Bad Teeth Equal Bad Grades?
There are some obvious pitfalls for those children with bad teeth, including self-esteem issues, poor quality of life, and uncontrollable pain. However, a new study suggests that kids walking around with busted-out, rotten grills may actually suffer more academically.
The 10 Most Deadly Foods on the Planet
The 10 Most Deadly Foods on the Planet
The 10 Most Deadly Foods on the Planet
Sometimes the food you eat is trying to kill you. Not in the traditional sense, with saturated fat, refined sugars and cholesterol. There are a few foods out there that can literally end your life if improperly prepared, or at the very least make you terribly sick. While you probably won’t encounter most of the items on this list during the normal course of your life, a few of them are surprisingl
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights. German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers...
A Leeds, Maine Location Has Been Added to the U.S. EPA List of New Hazardous Waste Sites
A Leeds, Maine Location Has Been Added to the U.S. EPA List of New Hazardous Waste Sites
A Leeds, Maine Location Has Been Added to the U.S. EPA List of New Hazardous Waste Sites
Leeds Metal, an abandoned scrap metal facility in Leeds, Maine has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of new hazardous waste sites. They have been determined to pose public health and environmental risks to the National Priorities List for cleanup under the Superfund program.
Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke
Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke
Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke
Most of us are aware by now that not only is smoking detrimental to the health who do it, but also to everyone in their vicinity, as secondhand smoke has been labeled a culprit in diseases like respiratory infections, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and lung cancer. Oops -- and we almost forgot memory loss.
Detergent Pods Dangerous
Detergent Pods Dangerous
Detergent Pods Dangerous
Detergent companies have come out with a new “detergent pod” for doing laundry. The one time use clothing cleaners are designed to reduce spills and bulky bottles but have dangerous side effects, too. It seems children are mistaking the brightly colored pods for candy or a teething toy and ingesting them.

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