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Facts on Flu Shots

How much do you really know about the flu? Don’t fall for the myths. “The shot can give you the flu”.  False. Flu vaccines are made…

Cold vs. Flu

The cold and the flu are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the…

ADHD Delays Growth of Certain Brain Areas

While some regions of the brain mature a few years late in youngsters with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), their brains do develop in a normal…

Younger Veterans at Greater Suicide Risk

A study of U.S. veterans suffering from depression finds that their risk factors for suicide differ in surprising ways from those of other depressed Americans. Specifically,…

Depression and Anxiety Tied to Allergies in Kids

Research in psychiatrically ill children and adolescents suggests that those with depression, anxiety and other so-called "internalizing" disorders are more likely to have allergies. Among a…

Incidence of Depression in U.S.

Last year, nearly 25 million American adults were estimated to have experienced severe psychological distress, according to the results of an annual government survey, indicating that…

The Four Pillars of Diabetes Care

Type 2 Diabetes has become a world wide pandemic that is affecting men, women, adults, adolescents, and even children. The outcomes are devastating to the individual…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

by Rich Maloof The body needs omega-3’s but can’t produce them on its own.Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids, must come from the…

Go for Whole Grains

Whole-grain foods are more nutritious and fiber-rich than foods made with processed white flour. New research suggests that a diet rich in whole grains may help…

Healthy Breakfast: The Best Way to Begin Your Day

It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or it might not be on your list at all. But a healthy breakfast refuels…

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