In Good Health
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Eating thrifty
Folks who have a family history of diabetes think that there’s nothing they can do to keep from getting it. I say, “genes load the gun…
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No milk for Johnny
The results of a decade-long study conducted in the Norwegian town of Stavanger offers this simplistic option to parents with children suffering from…
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Grab your hat & SPF
While most of us think of mid-summer as a time for fairs and fireworks, in the healthcare world July is known as UV Safety Month. Overexposure to…
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‘Til death ...
New research shows that happily married adults have lower blood pressure than singles with supportive social networks, suggesting marriage may…
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Sweet mystery
Dear Doc: What’s the best artificial sweetener to use? I’ve heard that Splenda is better than the others. What’s the…
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Traveling eats
If you’re hitting the road for vacation this summer and find yourself hit by the hungries with no healthy place to turn, you can find options…
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Are you on the sumo diet?
One of my favorite sushi restaurants is arranged in such a way that you can see the television from every seat. It always seems to be tuned to the…
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Still sneezing?
You’d like to think the worst of the allergy season in Maine is over with — but don’t be fooled. Pollen is still covering…
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A fix for kids?
Research out of Great Britain offers hope to parents across the globe whose weary morning appearance is caused by a crying infant at home. A…
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Be smart & cool
We’re closing in on that time of year again — the days when the air in Maine is thick with heavy humidity and we complain about the heat…
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