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Chewing Gum Blamed in 19-Year-Old’s Death

| May 6, 2015 Comment

Chewing Gum Blamed in 19-Year-Old’s Death – Nineteen-year-old Samantha Jenkins chewed 14 sticks of gum every day, and according to investigators, this habit led to her death. Jenkins ended up unconscious in the hospital after suffering violent seizures. Doctors treating her found large wads of green chewing gum in her stomach, which, they say, may […]

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The Best Health-Related Apps

| December 8, 2014 Comment

The Best Health-Related Apps – Health coach Carey Peters and host Judy Greer discuss the best apps related to healthy living. All the smartphone apps recommended here are FREE. Breathe to Relax –  When you’re super stressed-out, your digestive system turns off and your flight or fight response turns on. Cortisol levels increase, making your […]

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Feed a Cold but Starve a Fever?

Feed a Cold but Starve a Fever?

| July 6, 2014 Comment

Can you really feed a cold but starve a fever? Find out the truth about this old wives’ tale. Expert: Constantine Hatzis, Ph.D. Australian Defense Force Medical Officer Transcript Welcome to another old wives’ tale with no basis in reality. Anyone who has a cold and/or fever NEEDS a certain amount of nutrients and fluids […]

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Foods That Can Be Poisonous

| June 13, 2014 Comment

Some common foods can be poisonous, according to experts. Potatoes, for instance, can develop a greenish tint just below the peel, if exposed to too much light. This is caused by a toxic chemical called solanine. Eating such greenish potatoes can cause vomiting and diarrhea which can last from a day to a week. Rhubarbs […]

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Madonna’s Macrobiotic Diet

Madonna’s Macrobiotic Diet

| June 10, 2014 Comment

Madonna’s Macrobiotic Diet – Madonna’s Macrobiotic Diet has helped her maintain a great body and live a healthy life. Watch this video to see what it does and how it helps. Expert: Sari Greaves, RD, CDN Step Ahead Weight Loss CenterNutrition Director Transcript Some people believe that simplicity is the key to health, which includes keeping […]

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Vegetarian: Safe Diet for Pregnancy?

Vegetarian: Safe Diet for Pregnancy?

| May 17, 2014 Comment

Vegetarian: Safe Diet for Pregnancy? Doctors tend to be okay with maintaining a vegetarian diet as long as you get all your required nutrients. Watch this video to learn more about vegetarianism and pregnancy. Expert: Marsha Silberstein, M.D. University of Pennsylvania Doctors tend to be okay with maintaining a vegetarian diet as long as you get […]

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