Healthy Living
Heart Disease Striking at a Younger Age
Both during February American Heart Month and year-round, doctors are urging people to learn how to recognize and manage their risk of heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 910,000 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases every year, equivalent to one death every 35 seconds. Contrary to popular belief, it does not just affect people over 65 -- it is also on the rise in people ages 15 to 34.
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Why You Need a Personal Health Record
Now more than ever before individuals are taking a greater interest in their health and healthcare. Eating healthy, taking vitamins and herbal supplements, and exercising have become more commonplace, and often what was once left up to the doctor to decide is now being balanced by the desire to be more proactive.
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"Mom -- I'm Hungry!"
Kids get hungry after five minutes in the car. Moms or Dads who remember to pack little healthy snacks for their kids are less likely to incur the crying and moodiness that comes with hunger and boredom.
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Keep Your Family Safe from Home Fires
Every 90 seconds a home fire is reported in the United States. A working smoke alarm can decrease your chance of dying in a home fire by nearly 50 percent. And when used together with a residential fire sprinkler system, the risk of dying in a home fire is reduced by 82 percent. Use these tips to keep your family safe.
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Trying To Lose Weight? Bring Back Breakfast
Skipping breakfast has become a common habit among adults in recent years. Whether due to lack of dedicated eating time in the morning or an attempt to lose weight, skipping breakfast can be harmful to health and actually cause weight gain.
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