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Eye-Opening Survey Reveals Americans Are Clueless About Washing Their Hands

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:56:01 +0000

If you think people are really washing their hands after using the bathroom, well, the soap is on you. A new study of more than 3,700 people about the methods used at the sink will most likely have you in a lather. A (non) soapy situation A total of one-third of people didn’t use soap [...]

6 Myths About Heart Disease Debunked to Keep You Healthy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:09 +0000

February is American Heart Month, which is a good time to take stock of your ticker to make sure you’re doing all you can to remain healthy and happy. An astonishing one in three death occurs because of heart disease and stroke – that comes out to roughly 2,220 deaths daily. If you think you [...]

Stay Away From The Flu by Washing Your Hands Correctly

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:59:34 +0000

This year the flu is worse than it has been in at least a decade! How do you arm yourself against the flu? Yes, a flu shot is number one, but washing your hands correctly is another. Turns out, most people aren’t washing their hands long enough to get the flu virus off their hands. [...]

Apparently I Have Been Doing It All Wrong According to Stanford University (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:07:26 +0000

What is the healthy truth about bowel movements? It may be more simple than you ever imagined. Common health problems like hemorrhoids, pelvic organ prolapse and constipation can be corrected with squatting. Check it out.

Man's Best Friend May Also Be Children's Best Friend Since Study Reveals Dogs Keep Babies Healthy

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:21:49 +0000

The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented. Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier. Researchers in Finland had the parents of 397 infants track their children’s interactions with pets during their first year. They found [...]

'Why Do We Shiver?' and Other Mysterious Winter Health Questions Answered — Health Check

Kathy Landin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:48:19 +0000

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in one of those beautiful, warm places, where the weather never changes, you are now settling in for a season of gloves, static, chapped lips and chills to the bone. But what do we really know about how our bodies react to winter?