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NOVEMBER 2010
| Study Reveals Calories, Not Diet Plan, Key
to Weight-Loss Success |
Confused by diet hype? Unsure whether high-protein,
low-fat, or reduced-carbohydrate eating will lead to weight-loss
success? New findings show that the best diet may be the one that most
easily fits into your lifestyle. Why? It’s not the focus on types
of foods that’s important, but the ability to stick with a plan
that cuts calories.
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| Anti-Aging Scams: Common Tricks
Identified |
Look younger! Erase wrinkles!
Restore your sex drive! Marketers love to make great claims like
these to reel you in. Be careful, though, because there are a lot
of scams out there. How can you tell if a product is too good to be
true? A new study uncovered some common tricks that scam artists
use. Learn what to look out for.
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| Could That Sore Throat Be
Strep? |
There are many possible
causes for a sore throat. One is strep throat, a bacterial
infection. How can you tell what’s causing your sore throat and how
should you treat it?
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| Vitamin B Keeps Immune System Healthy |
A flu shot isn't your only defense
against sniffles and coughs. Vitamin B also can help ward off
infections, such as the flu and the common cold, by keeping your immune
system in good shape. See how you can add more B vitamins to your
diet.
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| Eating Out May Be Linked to Rise in Obesity |
It’s not your imagination: Many of us
are dining out more than we used to. According to one estimate,
Americans are now 40% more likely to eat food from restaurants three
or more times a week than they were 20 years ago. A
government-sponsored study is asking restaurants to make it easier for diners to
make healthy choices. But you don’t have to wait for restaurants
to take action. Discover what you can do the next time you sit
down to the chef’s special of the day.
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| Smoking May Trigger Early
Menopause |
Think menopause
starts in your 50s? Think again—especially if you’re a smoker. A new
study shows that cigarettes increase your risk of entering
menopause before age 45.
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more...]
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Recipe of the Month
 You want to eat healthier, but you love those good ole recipes passed down from generation to generation. From appetizers to desserts to good nutritional tips, each month a yummy recipe will be featured as our 'Recipe of the Month'. Each recipe has been modified for healthier eating and living.
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| Baby Boot Camp/Mt.
Pleasant Hospital |
This is a
special class for expectant and new parents to learn important baby
care techniques, including safety, bathing and diapering tips.
Tuesday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m., $15 per couple. Class will be held in
the Mount Pleasant Hospital, 3500 Highway 17 North. To register,
please call 402-CARE (2273).
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