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9 Sports Injuries That Sideline Kids 09/20/2016 08:00pm • Delay of gameSports offer a lot to young athletes: healthy activity, camaraderie, teamwork and hopefully, plain old fun. But injuries big and small can interfere. Random mishaps can't always be avoided -- they're just part of the game. But relentless immersion in a single sport -- specializing too s It's prime time for apples, and the health benefits are many 09/20/2016 09:32am • WASHINGTON — We've heard it many, many times: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But is that really true? Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, says there's a long history to the phrase — it began in the 19th century in Wales. And studies have shown it’s based Eggo Waffles Recalled, Prompted by Listeria Concerns 09/19/2016 08:00pm • You might want to reconsider having waffles for breakfast. Or at least a certain type of Eggo waffle, at the moment. Kellogg Company announced plans to recall about 10,000 cases of its Kellogg's Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles because of possible listeria contamination. Though the company says New (and Old) Ways to Battle Pain 09/19/2016 08:00pm • One day in early 2008, Israel Andrade, a department manager at a home store in Dallas, was helping move a heavy carpet when he herniated all the lumbar discs in his back. Thus began a seven-year search for relief from chronic pain. Andrade tried several medications, including the opioid hydrocodone For a sustainable diet, look to the Mediterranean 09/19/2016 09:00am • Last month, scientists from around the Mediterranean Sea came together for a conference in Milan, Italy, titled, "Revitalizing the Mediterranean Diet." It may seem strange that a conference in Italy -- a place known for extra virgin olive oil, pasta and long leisurely meals -- would focus on bringin The Health Benefits of Gamification 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Sitting all day is not a great way to stay heathy, as Debi Bisnette had long known. But in spite of all the articles she'd read about the health benefits of taking a walk at lunchtime, somehow the accounts payable clerk from Orlando, Florida, always ended up sitting in the break room with her colle 10 Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Every diet and weight-loss strategy has its pros and cons, but for any one to really work, you've got to get your mind right. "Shifting your mindset about how to lose weight is the biggest factor in losing weight," says NYC-based therapist Kathryn Smerling. "We can't shift our weight from the outsid Finding Fitness Through Faith 09/18/2016 08:00pm • If the body is a temple, Steve Reynolds was a "temple-trasher." The senior pastor of Capital Baptist Church in Annandale, Virginia, inhaled a tub of ice cream nightly, didn't exercise for decades and swallowed eight medications for diabetes and other diseases related to his weight daily. At 340 pou How to naturally lower your high blood pressure 09/16/2016 09:00am • In the U.S., about 30 percent of adults have high blood pressure -- roughly 76 million Americans. It's one of the most common diseases, but there's still a lack of understanding about the disease. It's important to diagnose and treat high blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension. It in The ultimate guide to 10 different types of yoga 09/15/2016 08:45am • When I first started yoga, I wanted a fast-paced, physical and sweaty flow class. After a few months, I tried other styles, but they were hit or miss. In one class I ended up in, for example, the teacher talked about philosophy and led us in chants for nearly half the time. I was confused, bored and The Real Impact of Child Abuse on Life Span 09/14/2016 08:00pm • As part of a routine checkup, health providers keep track of factors that can profoundly influence a person's longevity and quality of life, from monitoring cholesterol and blood glucose levels to inquiring about diet and physical activity. In light of this information, we offer clinical advice bas Is Your Kid's Backpack Too Heavy? 09/14/2016 08:00pm • When Dr. Preeti Parikh was in school, her friends and parents were concerned by the heavy weight on her shoulders -- literally, the weight of her backpack. "Oh my god, what do you have rocks in here?" her parents would ask her. She never paid much attention to the back pain she was experiencing, bu 12 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire on a Cruise Ship 09/14/2016 08:00pm • After enjoying a vacation cruise, the idea of retiring on a cruise ship may be tantalizing. Perhaps the fun could continue for years, and it might even be less expensive than a nursing home. But retirement on a ship isn't easy to pull off and certainly isn't the right choice for everyone. Here are 1 Should You Hire a Professional Mover or Do It Yourself? 09/13/2016 08:00pm • Moving can be one of the most stressful and hectic experiences when it comes to finding a new home. Making a big or little move can be emotionally and physically draining, so making the right choice on whether to hire a professional mover or do it yourself can be crucial. Hiring a professional mover The Best Thing Helping Professionals Can Do for Their Careers 09/13/2016 08:00pm • During my 27 years of sobriety, my favorite Alcoholics Anonymous slogan has remained the same: "You can't help someone else unless your own house is in order." This advice applies to relationships between friends, family members, romantic partners, employees and employers, and clients and providers