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HealthHealth is the second most important thing in your life. Our definition of health is: "Health - a state of being measuring the overall ability of the body to react favorably to stresses placed upon it." Health is not about what happens to your body but how your body reacts to what happens to it. What makes health the second most important thing in your life? You've probably heard the old saying, "If you've got your health you've got just about everything." They got it right. Research tells us that next to happiness, health is the greatest determiner of quality of life. Health determines much of what you can and cannot do. It determines much of how you feel. Better health means a better life. Being healthly doesn't mean you never get sick; being healthy means that your body can deal with sickness. To a healthy person a cold is a minor annoyance. To an unhealthy person it can be life threatening. Everyone can be healthy. You control your diet. You control your exercise. You control the conditions that create wellness. |
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Health NewsEating too much? ‘Law & Order’ may be guilty Must-bleed TV fans consumed with thoughts of death — and groceries? How deadly are the roads you drive on? Rural highways are some of the deadliest in the country Keep your skin looking forever young How to banish dullness, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles Low-carb beats low-fat in diet duel Those eating fewer carbs also had lower cholesterol, surprising study finds Vitamins, family style One multi doesn't fit all; make sure you get what you need New Yorkers try to swallow calorie sticker shock 600 calorie muffins? The first city to adopt law faces unappetizing surprises Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss Study links low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and loss of memory Nature's Fat-Burning Breakthrough Why eating carbs can help you slim down--and how to do it right Relaxation response can influence expression of stress-related genes Genomic study finds common biological basis for effects of mind/body practices Study - Men with Muscles Live Longer Study was with men but women may benefit too The One Anti-Aging Trick That Works Eat 15 percent less starting at age 25 Green tea protects against heart disease Further evidence of the potential health benefits Prostate cancer tied to inactivity Low levels of physical activity can significantly raise risk of cancer Writing down every morsel doubles weight loss Dieters who kept daily food diaries were more successful Regular exercise good for dementia patients Mental ability scores improved by 30 percent Popular fish has wrong kind of fatty acids Farm-raised tilapia has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 Fountain of youth? Eating soy linked to memory loss Frequently consuming foods containing soy may contribute to memory loss Treating blood pressure may help prevent dementia Studies have found a link between high blood pressure and dementia Avoid brain drain with memory-boosting foods Improve your mental health with common foods Study shows how broccoli fights cancer A chemical in broccoli activates some genes that fight cancer Can you really be 'fit but fat'? Lose weight on the carb-packed "big breakfast" diet Eat a big breakfast packed with carbohydrates and protein Craving chocolate? Ditch that diet mentality You can satisfy your desires if you tweak the way you think about food 15 simple ways to slim down for summer Try these fun and healthy strategies to kick start weight loss 6 natural cures that work Relieve headaches, back pain, PMS, depression and more — without drugs Coffee and exercise 'save skin' A cup of coffee could help protect your skin from the sun Another Reason to Get More Sleep Cheap Sunglasses Cause Cancer UV rays cause exactly the same type of damage to your eyes as your skin Shingles vaccine recommended for seniors Adults 60 and over be given shot for painful skin rash Fat chance: A diet pill won't make you thin Weight-loss drugs don't work by themselves. It takes real commitment Lack of vitamin D linked to depression Adults with low blood levels of vitamin D may be at higher risk for depression Sleep lack linked to obesity, smoking People who got less than six hours of sleep are more likely to be obese Study shows how one man lived to age 114 Diet, climate, little stress and regular physical activity most likely explain Diet helps prevent cardiac trouble in women Govt. recommended plan lowered heart attack rate 24 percent Meditation may boost heart health Study finds 20 minutes of focusing on a mantra lowers blood pressure Too little or too much shuteye packs on pounds 7 to 8 hours of sleep helps keep you in the thin zone, study suggests 12 quick tips for a longer, healthier life Start the day with tea, drink red wine and get the right amount of sleep Bulging belly now could mean dementia later Carrying a spare tire in your 40s may raise your risk of Alzheimer's Hate Fish? Try Grass Instead for Omega-3s Snoring isn't just annoying It's linked to serious health problems Happy Marriage, Happy Heart Study finds contented mates enjoy lower blood pressure Workouts A-Z In the market for a new workout? Is washing produce in tap water enough? Foodborne illnesses are up 39 percent since 1996 6 Fish to Add to Your Diet Here are six of the best fish for better health, along with recipes for each Breathe Easy Protecting yourself isn't as hard as you think, and it might be downright easy Fewer Steps Per Day Send Disease Markers Up Lower daily activity increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease and premature death Stop when you're full? How you respond to eating cues can affect how much you weigh 10 strategies for a more restful night's sleep Take a bath, adjust your attitude, darken your room and the rest will follow What's the Deal With: Losing Weight on an Exercise Hiatus The slight decrease in pounds isn't the kind of weight loss you want Where to find omega-3s Get your daily dose of omega-3s Whole Food Multis Help With SAD - Standard American Diet It's time to get off junk food The Truth About Chinese Food Did you know HOW unhealthy it is for you? How junk food leads to high blood pressure and diabetes The relationship between junk food, high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes Lab study ties artificial sweetener to weight gain Rats fed food with saccharin added more body fat, researchers found Body fat determines need for weight loss Body fat, rather than body mass index, appears to more accurate Was Simple Simon really simple or complex? The skinny about carbohydrates Chronic pain seen altering how brain works Finding that could help explain why pain patients have higher rates of depression How to boost your health in almost no time Improve immunity, slow aging and fight disease in just 90 seconds Work-related stress can kill, study finds Being under pressure can disrupt the body's internal systems 16 Ways to Leave Your Love Handles 50 ways to beat the reaper Use these strategies now and add years of good living to your future Yoga may reverse risk of heart disease Practicing poses can stave off metabolic syndrome, studies find Why do some aging brains stay sharp? Doctors seek ways to protect memory from normal wear-and-tear Want to live to age 85? U.S. ranks just 42nd in life expectancy Americans are living longer than ever, but not as long as people in 41 other countries |
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