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A Bus Pass to Green Well-Being: Improve Your Health and the Planet's

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

A UK study found that British seniors using free bus passes were also more likely to walk or cycle frequently, which may increase fitness and social interactions.

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Getting the Lead Out: New "Action Level" for Exposure in Children

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently redefined the “action level” for lead exposure in children.

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How Does Your Garden Glow?: Chemicals and Heavy Metals Found in Gardening Tools

Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM

Gardening can be a healthy pastime… as long as toxic tools aren’t involved. Follow these tips for safer planting.

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A Diet for Healthy Bones: A Reason to Go Mediterranean

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

The first randomized study of its type identifies which type of healthy diet may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein vital to bone formation.

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Yogurt Hinders Hypertension: Benefits of this Cultured Food

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

A 15-year study shows promising results for the low-fat version of this cultured food.

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Dining App for Special-Needs Diets: Useful Tool for Those with Dietary Restrictions

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

Good news for diners that need to know if a dish meets their dietary requirements: A new app helps them make informed meal decisions at 180,000 restaurant locations nationwide.

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Drinks Tied to Tooth Trouble: Pass on the Sports Beverages

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

Sports and energy drinks may cause irreversible damage to teeth, especially among adolescents.

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Why We Might Need More Vitamin C: Reason to Increase Your Daily Dose

Feb 28, 2013 11:55AM

Recent compelling research suggests that higher levels of vitamin C could help reduce certain chronic health problems and their underlying causal issues.

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Bad Fats Are Brain-Busters: Linked to Memory Loss

Feb 28, 2013 11:55AM

Saturated fats from red meat and butter may be associated with a decline in cognitive function and memory in older women.

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Not So Nice Rice: Dangerous Contaminants Found in this Diet Staple

Feb 28, 2013 11:55AM

We may need to reconsider what we put in our steamer or cookpot—rice is frequently contaminated with high levels of arsenic.

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