Annual 2012

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Weighty Issues

Weighty Issues

Excited to be back with their friends after summer break, first and second graders line up to go into their classrooms. The line is a little longer now — not by numbers, but by girth, some students weighing in at more than 100 pounds.

Step Away From The Desk

Step Away From The Desk

A funny thing happened at a hybrid footwear manufacturer in Portland, Ore. Company officials asked employees to pledge to take at least 15 minutes a day of recess.

Peril On The Plate

Peril On The Plate

As many as 15 million Americans have some type of food allergy; 6 million of those are children, many of them younger than 3.

On The Forefront

On The Forefront

Questions For Emergency Room Doctors. Planning an exercise, training or diet regimen. Mid-lifers, Medical Bracelets, Cryo-saunas, Keeping your head cool.

Healthy Indulgence

Healthy Indulgence

Burgers, pasta, and pizza — three staples on restaurant menus — tempt us, but also make us shy away when we think we should select a healthier dish such as grilled fish with steamed or sautéed vegetables.

Give It A Rest

Give It A Rest

Though we may not lead the jet-setting lives of celebrities, we still face personal crises and demands on our time and attention that can leave us feeling drained.

Dangerous Cures Ahead

Dangerous Cures Ahead

Patients should learn about possible diagnoses “rather than jump straight to the treatment.”

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