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To assure good health, you should committ yourself to reducing your exposure to toxins. Some of these are strategies that you’re familiar with, but they’re definitely worth a reminder, while others will almost certainly surprise you: Reduce Your Chemical Exposures Don’t wear your outside shoes indoors. Along with the dirt and dust from outdoors comes [...]

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Potato Chips Can Be Healthy

by Ashley Staker on July 21, 2010

With all the recent talk about a “sin tax” on sugary sodas, I’m surprised no one is talking about slapping a tariff on deep-fried foods. Yes, they are tasty as anything, but they’re also really terrible for your health. Jane Kirby, RD, author of several cookbooks as well as books on nutrition and weight loss, [...]

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Are You Healthy Enough to Fly?

by Ashley Staker on March 10, 2010

In-flight medical emergencies are now more common than ever, with nearly two billion people flying each year, including many older people with chronic illnesses such as heart and lung disease. More sophisticated aircraft make extended flights of 18 hours or longer more available, which can intensify conditions that could cause problems while also increasing the [...]

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