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Sick with the flu

Health Brief: Flu Season 2013

After a couple of relatively mild seasons, this year’s flu is making headlines. Flu season hit about a month early, and illness is now widespread in 47 states. Influenza is not the…

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nutritional care packages

Nutritional Care Packages

MeMD Guide: How to create a healthy care package Care packages can serve a valuable dual function. Not only do they provide someone in need with practical items to help them through…

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sweat for a cause - volunteer your workout

Sweat for a Cause

In no mood to face the gym? Volunteering can help you lose weight and make a difference (how’s that for motivation?). Here are a couple of way you can burn calories while…

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avoid these holiday health hazards

4 Holiday Health Hazards

Check out these top holiday health risks and what you can do to avoid them. Deep Fried Turkeys We have to admit, this sounds like it would be delicious – but aside…

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santa holiday party weight gain

Avoid Holiday Party Weight Gain

Cookies, eggnog, late-night leftover turkey sandwiches – holiday party indulgences add up to at least a pound a year, and studies suggest that you never really take it off. Try these tips…

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sledding and winter sports for fitness

Winter Workouts

At the first sign of frost many people who happily spend most of their year hiking, jogging and biking outdoors head for the great indoors. While there is nothing wrong with this,…

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