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News: Breast cancer patient denied disability pay

As if fighting breast cancer wasn't enough, 26-year old Katie Evans now faces a financial battle after finding out she doesn't qualify for long-term disability payments, despite having insurance.An... Read more

Posted by Melissa Greer on October 31, 2011, 05:15 pm

Debate: Is your sweet tooth a reflection of your personality?

It's Halloween, and I seem to have given myself a free pass to indulge in anything sweet that passes in front of me. But, could my sweet... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on October 31, 2011, 03:19 pm

New & Now: What McDonald's is handing out on Halloween, plus more of the latest health news

Want to know what happened in health headlines this week? Get all the hottest health and healthy-living news from around the web. Check back every Friday to find out what we've been buzzing about here at Best Health.Read more

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Posted by on October 28, 2011, 04:54 pm

Body image: Do magazine images influence how you feel about your body?

Body image is always a hot topic in the magazine industry. In the past, magazines (specifically women's magazines) have been under fire for featuring too much of one body ideal. And while the magazine industry has definitely included its share of super-skinny... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on October 28, 2011, 12:34 pm

Pink ribbon beauty: Aveda Hand Relief

Now that the colder weather has started to arrive, your hands (like mine) are likely feeling a little dry. Here's one way to soothe them while supporting a good cause: Aveda currently has a... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on October 26, 2011, 04:31 pm

Debate: Could pop be making teens more violent?

We know the health risks of regularly drinking soft drinks (cavities, weight gain), but here's another reason you may want to stay away from the popular drink:... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on October 26, 2011, 03:05 pm

Beauty tips: At-home manicure

I always like a good fashion/beauty connection. Here's one: Clutch bags show no sign of abating as an evening accessory. What's the beauty upshot? They put the spotlight firmly on groomed hands and nails. Recently I had the treat of seeing the new Read more

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Posted by Rhonda Rovan on October 25, 2011, 09:30 am

Meatless Monday: Toaster-Oven Gourmet Pizzas

Nobody, including me, wants to put much effort into making dinner on Mondays, Here is a solution:Take 4 whole-wheat pitas, and put them in the toaster oven 2 at a time. (If you don't have a toaster oven, the regular oven is fine at a temperature of about... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on October 24, 2011, 03:56 pm

Nutrition: Cruciferous veggies may help boost immune system

It's the time of year when it seems like everyone has a cold. I'm waiting for my turn to get the sniffles, but with the hope that my immune system can fight off any bugs that might come my way. Now, researchers at The Babraham Institute in Cambridge,... Read more

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Posted by Margaret Nearing on October 24, 2011, 11:27 am

New & Now: Study finds fecal matter on cellphones, plus more of the latest health news

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Posted by Melissa Greer on October 21, 2011, 12:29 pm