martes, 27 de marzo de 2012

About.com Health: Quit Your Sneezin'

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From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor
For many people, the first sign of spring isn't a warm breeze in the air -- but rather the constant sneezing, congestion, and itchiness that tell us spring allergies have arrived in full force. Oh, joy.

How to Combat Spring Allergies
Some of the prettiest things about the spring season -- trees getting their leaves, fresh flowers blooming -- are also the worst for allergy sufferers.
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What Do Pollen Counts Mean?
Translation: How to know whether a walk outside is likely to leave you sneezing up a storm.

Do You Have Allergies - Or a Cold?
A cold and allergies can look a lot alike. One difference: While colds typically last two weeks or less, allergies seem to drag on forever.

Get Some Relief
Spring isn't any fun if you're a sniffling mess. Figure out how to actually enjoy the outdoors.

 


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martes, 20 de marzo de 2012

About.com Health: Let's Talk About (Safe) Sex

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It's not always the most fun conversation, but talking to your partner about safe sex is essential, before things get hot and heavy.

Protect Yourself
There are a few things you should ask a new partner before starting a sexual relationship.
See More About:  sexual decision making  dating  safer sex

10 Myths about Birth Control
There are tons of old wives' tales floating around about how to prevent pregnancy.
See More About:  birth control myths  ovulation  condoms

How to Avoid STDs
The thought of contracting a sexually transmitted disease is scary, but taking these 10 important steps can reduce your risk.
See More About:  std testing  std prevention  condoms

Help for an Unplanned Pregnancy
No contraceptive method is completely 100% foolproof (except for abstinence). If you find yourself facing an unexpected pregnancy, here's unbiased, accurate information that can help you decide how to proceed.

 


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martes, 13 de marzo de 2012

About.com Health: Thinking about Going Low-Carb?

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Low-carb eating has been trendy over the years, with the popularity of diet plans like Atkins and South Beach. Whether you're following a specific low-carb diet or just looking to cut back on carbs a bit, we have plenty of resources.

Low Carb Food Pyramid
Our Guide to Low Carb Diets has whipped up her own version of a low-carb food pyramid to help you figure out how much of each food group you should eat.
See More About:  low carb pyramid  low carb foods 

Eggs Really Are Incredible
Eggs used to get a bad rap for supposedly raising cholesterol. But that's been debunked, and this low-carb, nutrient-packed powerhouse can be used in dozens of different (and yummy!) ways.

Deep-Dish Low Carb Pizza
I'm a native Chicagoan, so I take my deep-dish pizza very seriously. I haven't tried this low-carb version yet, but based on the reviews, it's a great option if you're trying to eat low carb but can't get that pizza craving out of your head.

Low Carb on a Budget
Living a low-carb lifestyle doesn't have to bust your budget. These tips can help you save money on protein sources, vegetables, and more.

 


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martes, 6 de marzo de 2012

About.com Health: Improving Colon Cancer Awareness

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As someone whose grandfather passed away from colon cancer, I'm always glad to see more awareness of the disease (like this campaign to turn the White House blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month). Hopefully, with more recognition of risk reduction and the importance of screening, fewer people will be affected by colon cancer one day.

Can I Inherit Colon Cancer?
Certain genes can raise your risk of colon cancer. While you can't control your genes, however, you can take steps to minimize risk factors in your lifestyle as well as take care to be screened on schedule.

How Not to Dread a Colonoscopy
Colon cancer has a better prognosis the earlier it's caught. Of course, that means undergoing a colonoscopy, which most people don't look forward to. Minimize your anxiety by learning exactly what will happen and how to make things go as easily as possible.
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Fiber and Colon Cancer Prevention
Fiber is said to have all kinds of health benefits, but its impact on colon cancer prevention is, at the moment, inconclusive.

Colon Cancer Survival Rates
If you or a loved one are diagnosed with colon cancer, one of your first questions will probably be "How bad is it?" Keep in mind that statistics about survival rates don't account for all the different factors in your particular diagnosis.

 


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