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Foods That Help You Sleep

Jan 27, 2012

Q: Chuck, I'm one of the millions of people struggling with insomnia. Going to bed at night is more work than my day job. I'm just looking for...

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Post-50, Annual Exams and Select Screenings Are Crucial

Jan 24, 2012

If you are over 50, it is time to have an annual physical. At an earlier age, provided there are no known medical conditions, a screening every two...

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January Is Join-a-gym Month -- Then Comes February

Jan 19, 2012

Every month is famous for something. April showers bring May flowers. July is for fireworks. December delivers Santa and Rudolph and Judah Maccabee....

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Save Your Life: Stand Up!

Jan 09, 2012

Q: Chuck, I heard recently that sitting for extending periods of time actually doubles our chances for heart disease. I'm a gamer who loves to lounge...

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Over 50? Now's the Time to Boost Your Exercise Pace

Jan 05, 2012

Though you may not know it, scientists have already found the one magic bullet that will prevent disease, promote longevity and ensure lifelong...

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New Year's Resolutions: How to Make 'em and Not Break 'em

Dec 29, 2011

As 2011 bangs to a close, many of us wisely open up to making some positive changes in 2012. Most of those changes have to do with living a zippier,...

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Christmas Books

Dec 21, 2011

The joys of Christmas do not include coping with crowds at shopping malls or wracking your brains trying to figure out what to get as a gift for...

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Resolution: This Year, No Holiday Weight Gain

Dec 15, 2011

Recently Consumer Reports issued a report about what we like the least about Christmas.As many as 68 percent of us complain the most about the long...

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The Wrap on Wellness: Gift Yourself With Healthy Choices

Dec 12, 2011

I'm not suggesting that you call off Christmas or cancel Hanukkah and retreat into selfishness. No way. Santa forbid. I'm just saying that if you don...

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Sitting Down Too Long Is Hazardous to Health

Dec 01, 2011

When visiting my mother in South Africa, my biggest pet peeve is how much she expects me to sit. Here are the almost-daily comments from my mom: "...

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