• The importance of a ‘stop day’0

    Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a former emergency room physician and author of "24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life," says kicking back for one day a week can make people healthier. Basically, today's 24/7 lifestyle is having health consequences. A "stop day," during which you really cease from your labors, can be extremely beneficial. CNN News,

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  • Study finds unsafe mercury levels in 84 percent of all fish0

    Unsafe levels of mercury in fish pose serious health risks for humans. Mercury poisoning, most often caused by eating fish, can permanently damage the brain and kidneys. CBS Evening News, 1/13/2013

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  • ER Visits tied to energy drinks double since 20070

    A new government report shows the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide over the last four years, the same period in which the industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses. Associated Press, 1/16/2013

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  • Hoda Kotb: How heartbreak, wrong turns made me braver0

    The TODAY co-host talks about her new book, "Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives," which tells the inspirational story of individuals who overcame their biggest fears, from serious illness to the loss of family members, to live happy and full lives. TODAY, 1/15/2013

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  • Teaching Kids to Give Themselves a Timeout0

    In schools across the country, teachers are beginning to reward well-behaved students rather than point out the misbehaved ones. Utilizing techniques such as "active ignoring" is part of a treatment known as teacher-child interaction therapy" (TCIT). The goal is to improve the instructor's capability to reduce disruptive classroom behaviors in order to focus on teaching.

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  • Proper hand-washing essential during flu season0

    The simple everyday action of hand-washing, if done right, can truly help keep you healthy and go a long way in preventing the flu. Dr. Elaine Larson, associate dean of research at Columbia University School of Nursing, explains that some people may not be practicing proper hand-washing techniques. "The biggest mistake is not covering the surfaces most

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