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  • April 2008

    • Drinking Water Myths Tough to Swallow

      newser  |  NPR  |  Apr 22, 08 3:30 PM CDT

      Drinking Water Myths Tough to Swallow

      With high-end restaurants offering diners tap water and concerns about the health and environmental impact of plastic bottles at an all-time high, NPR sets the record straight about some common myths related to drinking water: Not only is drinking 8 glasses daily not necessary, "nobody really knows" where that advice originated, says one expert. Water  doesn't help the kidneys filter toxins . More »

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      list  • water  • drinking water  • healthy habits  • health tips

    • Best Ways to Avoid Cancer

      newser  |  LiveScience  |  Apr 8, 08 7:40 PM CDT

      Best Ways to Avoid Cancer

      It's not all in the genes: About half of all cancer deaths are preventable, says the American Cancer Society. Follow LiveScience's 10 healthy behaviors to reduce risk: Quit smoking! Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day for women, two drinks per day for men (and no, you can't "save them up" for the weekend). More »

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      exercise  • diet  • smoking cessation  • American Cancer Society  • healthy habits  • cancer prevention

  • February 2008

    • Century Mark Within Reach for Many

      newser  |  Boston Globe  |  Feb 12, 08 9:50 AM CST

      Century Mark Within Reach for Many

      Even people with heart disease or diabetes can hit the century mark if they take care of themselves, two new studies say. The trick for living to 100 is managing illness well enough to stay independent. "It's kind of a threesome: get more years, better years, and better function," the lead author of one study told the Boston Globe. More »

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      science  • elderly  • Boston  • Harvard  • health research  • longevity  • lifestyle  • healthy habits

  • December 2007

    • 8 Secrets to Healthy Skin

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Dec 30, 07 12:52 PM CST

      8 Secrets to Healthy Skin

      You can't fight getting older, but you can keep the signs of wear and tear, not to speak of stress, off your face with these tips from the New York Times beauty expert: Get rid of old beauty products after a year—pots and tubes can develop micro-organism communities Quit smoking—dermatologists have found it can add years to a face Stop popping pimples—you risk infection and scarring Lower your stress and sleep more—stress can weaken the skin's "barrier function" More »

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      list  • smoking  • stress  • sleep  • skin cancer  • beauty  • sunscreen  • healthy habits  • dermatology  • skin care

  • September 2007

    • Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Breast Cancer by10%

      newser  |  BBC  |  Sep 30, 07 5:45 PM CDT

      Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Breast Cancer by10%

      A tenth of all breast cancer cases could be prevented by 2024, a UK cancer research foundation projects, if women made simple lifestyle changes beginning now: reducing the duration of hormone replacement therapy, avoiding obesity, drinking less, getting more exercise, and breastfeeding longer. More »

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      cancer  • breast cancer  • cancer research  • hormone replacement therapy  • healthy habits

    • 6 Ways to Avoid Yellow Teeth

      newser  |  Newsweek  |  Sep 25, 07 11:31 AM CDT

      6 Ways to Avoid Yellow Teeth

      Nothing ruins a smile more then a set of filmy yellow teeth. Newsweek says you can keep your set sparkling by avoiding these habits: Constant coffee or tea sipping—stains teeth. Frequent snacking on sweets—increases the decay-causing bacteria in your mouth. Not drinking water after a meal—water washes away bacteria. More »

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      list  • health  • healthy habits  • teeth  • mouth  • cavities

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