Pesticides have long been known to cause birth defects and poisoning if ingested. Now research is showing that even small quantities of rodent and insect killing pesticides can be toxic over time to children.
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Obesity in America: Are You Part of the Problem?
Despite our country’s obsession with weight and appearance, most people who are medically overweight don’t realize it. What we’re talking about isn’t “love-handles” or a body that doesn’t match the supermodels we see in magazines. Instead, we’re talking about a weight that affects your health, well-being, and longevity. Our collective weight problem is so bad that only cigarette smoking causes more preventable deaths in America than obesity does.
Read More »Can Listening to Music Improve Your Workout?
Listening to music while exercising can help improve the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood.
Read More »Another Reason to Keep the Weight Off: Knee Pain and the Risk of Surgery
When it comes to knees giving out or having problems, it turns out that excess weight is just as bad as or maybe worse than getting older. Changes in diet and exercise can reduce your pain and help you avoid or delay surgery.
Read More »Can Girls Lower their Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter, a favorite food of so many kids and overwhelmed parents, may help ward off abnormal breast conditions linked to cancer.
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