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Health Tip: Keep Diabetes in Check During the Holidays
December 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Prepare for the festivities. Holiday parties, desserts and buffets can throw your diabetes meal plan way off-track. The U.S. Centers continue reading »
Health Tip: Are You Actually Hungry?
December 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Or eating for another reason. When your stomach growls, it's often hunger that's talking. Hunger is your body's way of saying it needs to be nourished. continue reading »
Health Tip: Opt for a Healthy Weight-Loss Plan
December 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Avoid fad diets. Fad diets may promise drastic and quick loss of weight, but may be dangerous and often fall short when it comes to long-term weight loss. continue reading »
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Childbirth
November 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Creating a birth plan means making a list of your preferences for labor and delivery. The American Academy of Pediatricians says birth-planning should include your preferences about: continue reading »
Health Tip: Dealing With a Picky Eater
November 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Suggestions to help ensure that your child gets all necessary nutrients. It may be difficult to ensure that a finicky toddler is getting all necessary nutrients. Experts say parents should be persistent in offering a variety of healthy foods. continue reading »
Health Tip: Make Calorie-Sparing Substitutions
October 18, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Swap fattening foods for lighter fare. You don't have to make big changes to your diet to see noticeable results. The American Dietetic Association suggests these small ways to trim those calories: continue reading »
Health Tip: Who Needs a Whooping Cough Vaccine?
September 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Here are some guidelines. Whooping cough, medically called pertussis, is a serious infection that can cause episodes of extreme coughing. In some cases, it can lead to serious complications, including death. continue reading »
Health Tip: Binge Drinking’s Risks
September 27, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
It can trigger a host of health problems. Binge drinking occurs when the number of alcoholic drinks consumed in a short period raises a person's blood alcohol level to 0.08 grams percent or abov continue reading »
Health Tip: How to Spot Underage Drinking
September 20, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
More children abuse alcohol than tobacco or illicit drugs. Besides being illegal, underage drinking can endanger a young person's physical and emotional health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. continue reading »
Health Tip: When a Doctor Should Evaluate Diaper Rash
September 7, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Signs that medical attention may be needed. Diaper rash is usually easily treated and isn't a cause for concern. But severe cases may require a doctor's care. continue reading »
Health Tip: Using a Nasal Spray for Allergies
August 19, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Suggestions for using it correctly. A nasal spray can help many allergy sufferers find relief from symptoms, but it's important that the spray be used correctly. The American Ac continue reading »
Health Tip: Fears and Phobias
July 8, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Putting your heart at risk. People with phobic anxieties, like fear of crowded places, fear of heights or fear of going outside, are at higher risk for heart disease than those with fewer or no anxieties. continue reading »
Health Tip: Talk to Your Doctor About the Nicotine Patch
April 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Especially if you have any of these problems. While the nicotine patch can be an effective method to help some people quit smoking and improve their health, it may not be the best smoking cessation tool for everyone. continue reading »
