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Menopause, 'Freshman 20' Again
October 02, 2013 | Entering menopause is a mixed bag for many women. While putting periods, cramps and PMS behind you may be a bonus, new challenges take their place including a thickening middle
Cutting Edge
Jet Lag...Timing is Everything
May 06, 2013 | Welcome to the jet age. On any given day millions of people suffer from jet lag. Can we minimize the curse of modern day travel? Unfortunately, there's no easy fix but the good news is there are some decent apps to help you before you fly
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The Drugging of GenRx
April 08, 2013 | Prescription drugs bring relief from illness and pain but they come with a price...drug dependence and even death have become commonplace in the older population. Can we turn it around or is it too late?
Heads or Tails
Coffee or Tea… Which Brew is Healthier?
January 14, 2013 | Nowadays hot drinks are hot! Unlike soft drinks and hard drinks, tea and coffee are healthy. Caffeinated drinks are performance enhancers but research suggests that there may be hidden benefits
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Flu, The Smart Virus
January 12, 2013 | Flu vaccinations have become an annual event in most developed countries, yet flu continues to affect tens of millions of people each year and causes 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide. So, what's wrong? Is the flu virus smarter than us?
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Nonstick Pans - Are You Cooking Healthy Food in a Toxic Pan?
November 29, 2012 | Do nonstick pans make our food toxic? With the new anodized products coming out it would seem that there is probably some truth to this claim. The good news is there are alternatives
Heads or Tails
Energy Drinks - Is High Performance in a Can a Bad Thing?
November 15, 2012 | Despite their growing popularity, energy drinks remain controversial because of the effects of excessive caffeine, combination with alcohol and marketing to tweens and teens
Heads or Tails
Concussions and Sports: Can We Have One Without the Other?
November 02, 2012 | Anybody can sustain a concussion, but those who engage in contact sports have an increased risk of repeated and serious concussions that can manifest as dementia in later life
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Everything's Pink... So Why Isn't There a Cure for Breast Cancer?
October 07, 2012 | Pink marketing has added millions of dollars to breast cancer research but breast cancer continues to be a major killer of women worldwide. Is pink marketing better for business or finding the cure?
Cutting Edge
E-cigarettes: Clever Marketing or Wonder Cure
September 07, 2012 | It looks and glows like a cigarette. Yet it is supposedly healthy and safe and helps you kick the nicotine habit. Is it a contradiction in terms or a wonder cure for smoking?
