Recent Posts in General health Category
Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Blog Manager
The Department of Toxic Substances Control reported that some nail polishes commonly found in California salons and that are advertised as free of a socalled "toxic trio" of chemicals ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2012 By Blog Manager
Consider joining Walk MS 2012 and show your support at one of the northern California Walk MS dates. There are walks in East Bay, Eureka, Yuba City, Monterey, Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek, Folson, ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2012 By Blog Manager
Tips for making healthy choices at fast food restaurants Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2012 By Blog Manager
Here are a few ways to help improve your memory: Don't skimp on exercise or sleep: Physical exercise increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Blog Manager
At one time or another, almost everyone has inhaled helium to entertain others or just oneself with a squeaky, high voice. Helium is an inert gas, meaning that it does not react chemically with the ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Blog Manager
Every year in the United States, there is almost 500 unintentional deaths and more than 1700 suicides that are related to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Blog Manager
A 7-year old girl died on Monday from a suspected peanut allergy at school. First grader Ammaria Johnson broke out in hives and complained of shortness of breath at recess. Approximately 8% of ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Blog Manager
HGH is a human growth hormone that takes care of certain functionalities that are connected to vitality, energy, and resilience. HGH became a hot topic in sports after federal and state agents raided ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Blog Manager
In the most recent lawsuit against Toys R Us, it stated that Toys R Us knowingly stocked a baby product that had caused serious injuries. Bumbo is a simple molded plastic seat that is more upright ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 By Blog Manager
Recent studies show that instant cups of soup can pose serious burn risks. Depending on the style of the container, they are susceptible to tipping over very easily. The hot liquid can burn a ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2011 By Blog Manager
Concussions, known medically as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), are the most common type of head injury. The cerebrospinal fluid inside of the human skull protects the brain from everyday jolts ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2011 By Blog Manager
By Laura Casey Contra Costa Times The pain is most often described as Medieval torture. When a migraine headache sufferer has an attack, it feels like his or her head is being crushed in a vice. Some ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Blog Manager
By Mike Stobbe Associated Press ATLANTA -- The controversial HPV shot given to girls should also be given to boys, in part to help prevent the spread of the virus through sex, a government medical ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2011 By Blog Manager
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) — Three hours of vigorous exercise a week can reduce a man's heart attack risk by 22 percent, a new study suggests. The Harvard School of Public Health ...
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