Archive for July 3rd, 2006

Hot flashes often followed by insomnia

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

NEW YORK - Women who suffer hot flashes, especially severe hot flashes, often have trouble sleeping, a new study confirms. And, according to study author Maurice M. Ohayon, “hot flashes are linked with insomnia regardless of the menopausal status of women.”

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Panel backs cancer vaccine for 11-year-old girls

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

ATLANTA - An influential government advisory panel Thursday recommended that 11- and 12-year-old girls be routinely vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer.

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An Apple a Day

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

By: American Dietetic Association 
There is truth in the time-honored adage that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.Enjoy a crunchy, medium sized apple with its peel on, and get the benefits of about 4 grams of dietary fiber in just 80 calories.

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Computer-Tailored Health Messages Change Eating Habits

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

By: HBNS 
Personalized education messages may nudge people toward healthier habits, according to a new review of studies. The analysis found that computer-tailored health education is especially effective in helping people cut the fat in their diet and eat more fruits and vegetables.

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Wrinkles? What Wrinkles?

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

We all want to look younger for longer, so we took some tips from a book by anti-ageing guru Hazel Courteney ‘Ways to stayer Younger Longer’ - the ultimate alternative A-Z guide to anti-ageing.

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