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- December 15, 2010
Have you ever had food poisoning? Up to 70% of food poisoning cases start in people’s kitchens, but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of getting sick.
READ MOREMany students gain weight when they start college, so some schools now offer residence halls that focus on fitness and wellness to help combat what is commonly referred to as "the freshman 15." Frostburg State University in Maryland has bWell dorm for students interested in living a healthy lifestyle, offering workout programs and healthy meals,
READ MOREDiana Nyad, at age 64, became the first person to swim the more-than-100-mile journey from Cuba to Florida without a cage to protect her. This was Nyad’s fifth attempt in 35 years, but the swimmer’s mantra to “find a way” helped her to fulfill her dream.
READ MOREHere's yet another reason to remember to brush your teeth after eating. After the link between oral sex and cancer of the throat from HPV was brought to light in recent months, new research in the journal Cancer Prevention Research has found that poor dental hygiene and gum disease are also risk factors for the
READ MOREVolunteering allows you to do good for other people, but it turns out it’s good for you as well. Participating in activities like feeding the hungry can reduce the risk of early death by 22%, a review published in BMC Public Health has found. The review covered 40 different studies, and it found that volunteering
READ MORE“The greatest artists like Dylan, Picasso and Newton risked failure. And if we want to be great, we’ve got to risk it too.” This is just one of many wise quotes from Steve Jobs, played by Ashton Kutcher in the new movie, Jobs.
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