Several foods and supplements can alter the heart’s electrical system and trigger heart rhythm disorders. Keep your heart in sync with this quick guide.
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In the diabetes exchange system, foods are grouped into starches, fruits, milk, meat, sweets, fats, and free foods. You can exchange or trade foods within a group if they are similar in nutrient content and the manner in which they affect your blood sugar. Here’s how.
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For the members of the East Congregational community, making and blessing prayer shawls for those in need—church members or not—is a healing act of faith. What do the experts say?
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Losing a loved one brings about monumental changes. Here’s how to survive the first year of widowhood from author Susan Beer and online resources for coping with grief and loss.
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Christmas in July? Why not New Year’s in August? It’s not too late to make 2010 a banner year for healthy habits with these simple tips for better living from Certified Natural Chef and nutritionist Patty James.
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One of the most rewarding parts of my work as a pharmacist is answering questions people have about their medicines. It is also one of my most frustrating jobs, especially when people call with a question about a medication that they have already taken. At that point, I’m unable to help them avoid potential drug ... More
Dr. Machelle M. Seibel, leading expert in women’s health and founder of HealthRock, a company that teaches health literacy through music and entertainment, answers questions women are afraid to ask.
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