| Over the River and Through the Woods:
Traveling this holiday season? Be aware of the major impairments
that lack
of sleep may cause you behind the wheel.
Don’t Drop the New Year’s Ball on Your Resolution:
The best approach for making and sticking to a healthy
diet and exercise
plan for 2007.
Winter Getting Under Your Skin?: The dry, winter
air can wreak havoc on your skin. Learn ways to protect your skin
from the elements and treat common conditions like dry,
cracked, or itchy skin.
Can Your Heart Dig It?: Some of you do have an
excuse to get out of "clearing the walk" after it snows.
Why shoveling snow causes so much stress
on your heart and who should avoid doing it.
Can’t Sit Still?: If you suffer from restless
leg syndrome (RLS), it may worsen during the holidays. That's
due to increased consumption of coffee,
tea and chocolate this time of year.
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