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Ten Ways To Celebrate National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

by Aimee Amodio

01 Mar 2007 11:59 AM

Sign the Declaration of Independence from a Weight Obsessed World from the National Eating Disorders Association. Free yourself from the three Ds: Dieting, Drive for Thinness, and Dissatisfaction with your Body.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

by Aimee Amodio

28 Feb 2007 11:58 AM

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. There are lots of ways you can get involved for the twentieth year of NEDAW! Be comfortable in your genes. Wear jeans that fit the REAL you.

Proper Hand Washing 101

by Alison Palmer

12 Feb 2007 01:35 PM

Earlier today I waxed poetically about the evils of antibacterial soap. Sorry about that, it just happens sometimes. Essentially, research shows that what we wash with on a daily basis is less important than how we wash. So here's your hand washing course for the day.

What's all the fuss about dark chocolate?

by Alison Palmer

26 Jan 2007 10:24 AM

Well, I'm totally bummed. This afternoon I tucked a small nugget of dark chocolate in my pocket. I like dark chocolate much better when it's warm and soft, and I'd planned it as a treat after I finished my lunch. Lunch was finished and I got caught up in something.

All About Stem Cells

by Aimee Amodio

16 Jan 2007 07:52 PM

There's been a lot of talk (and debate) about stem cells. But what are they? Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different kinds of cell.

A New Source For Stem Cells

by Aimee Amodio

15 Jan 2007 07:49 PM

The debate over stem cells may be nearing an end. Scientists reported earlier in January that they found a new source for human stem cells -- stem cells that are easier to collect AND come without the ethical issues we've seen concerning embryonic stem cells.

Violent Games Causes Emotional Arousal in Teens

by Christine Buske

30 Nov 2006 03:45 PM

A new study has shown that violent video games cause emotional arousal in teens, more so than nonviolent games. Although not proven, this could have an impact on your child's health and well-being in the long run.

Job Burnout can Kill Your Health

by Christine Buske

27 Nov 2006 09:30 AM

It's no secret that stress and burnout don't exactly make you feel your best. Being tired and resenting your work place can make you truly miserable, and also make you sick. Stress has been linked to various diseases, from cancer to stroke and now also to type II diabetes.

Preventing Type 1 Diabetes in Children

by Christine Buske

26 Nov 2006 09:02 AM

The prevalence of type 1 diabetes in European children has been increasing significantly over the past decades.

Your Purse's Dirty Little Secret

by Michele Cheplic

19 Oct 2006 02:43 PM

It carries your cellphone, your wallet, your car keys, even your tissues and breath mints, but did you know that your purse may also be carrying-GERMS!



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