Posts Tagged “health”

10 Tips for Healthy Spine Travel !

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10 Tips for Healthy Spine Travel !

Vacations are usually meant to be relaxing, but traveling can cause increased stress on the body, and ultimately be a pain in the neck! The seats in airplanes, cars, trains, and buses are not always the most comfortable. With 80% of Americans suffering from back pain, the thought of a long trip can be discouraging….

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From the FDA: you really can overdose on candy.

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From the FDA: you really can overdose on candy.

As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages moderation if you enjoy snacking on the old fashioned favorite.   So, if you’re getting your stash ready for Halloween, here’s some advice from…

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BBQ Food Safety – Tips to Prevent Food Illness

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BBQ Food Safety – Tips to Prevent Food Illness

The Fourth of July is almost here and that means parades, fireworks and outdoor cooking! Whether its barbeque, grilling or picnics nearly 80% of Americans will be hosting or attending some type of outdoor cookout. However, while grilling outdoors all day long is one of the best parts of Fourth of July parties, the warm…

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5 Tips to great Eyes

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5 Tips to great Eyes

 When it comes to health, most women don’t think about their vision as a top priority. Studies show that eye strain and other bothersome visual symptoms occur in 50% to 90% of computer workers. Nearly 50% of parents with children under the age of 6 have never taken their child to the eye doctor. 60% of…

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5 Tips for a Healthy Vacation

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5 Tips for a Healthy Vacation

Planning your next beach vacation? While having fun in the sun, consider these five tips to make sure your trip is a healthy one. Avoid Tanning, Be Sun Safe Thinking about getting a “healthy tan” over vacation? Think again. Any increase in skin pigment (called “melanin”) is a sign of damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the…

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