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No Fair! Dogs Get Better Vet Care Than Cats

The notion that dogs are man's best friend is true in more ways than one. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, dogs …

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3 Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet Foods

From tapeworms to cabbage soup, mind-boggling food crazes litter the world of nutrition like so many discarded cigarette butts. But, there are gems hidden within the dietary refuse; particular eati…

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Preventing Arthritis

You don't want to develop osteoarthritis--it's painful and sometimes disabling. Watch this video to learn about taking steps to prevent its onset.…

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How Is HIV Spread?

Need a quick tip on how HIV is spread and what not to do? Watch this!…

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I'm so excited and honored to become a more active member of the Care2 community. I'm a physician, author, and researcher specializing in nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. One of my sm…

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Childhood Diet Can Determine Adult Health

With the multiple issues humans have created relating to the health of our planet, our soil, our minds and our bodies, the evidence continues to point to the most important concern; how we feed our …

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6 Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

Clogged arteries may be the root cause of heart attacks, but there's usually something else that triggers them. Here's how to protect yourself. By Emily Main, Rodale.com Heart attacks often …

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Are You a Restless Sleeper?

By Maria Masters, Men’s Health Logging too little sleep might be a lot more dangerous than we suspected. In the past, we’ve reported that a lack of shut-eye can expand your waistline and dull …

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The 7 Germiest Public Places

Avoid touching these surfaces in public places to stay healthy. Excerpt from The List Maker’s Get-Healthy Guide, By the Editors of Prevention An average adult can touch as many as 30 objects w…

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Your Body on… Smoking

If you think lighting up on girls' nights out is a harmless vice, think again. By Laura Beil, Women's Health The average cigarette is gone in 10 puffs and five minutes, but that's five minutes…

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