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  • The Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance by

    Posted on: February 28, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections. Symptom relief might be the best treatment option.   Colds and many other upper respiratory infections, as well as some ear infections, are caused by viruses, not bacteria. If antibiotics are used too often for things they can't treat—like colds or other viral infections—they can stop workin ...

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  • 20 Anti-Aging Foods by

    Posted on: February 21, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    Exercise and a healthy diet are the best (non-surgical) ways to keep you looking younger. But certain foods contain qualities that will improve your skin, boost your energy, and even fight of disease. Add these options to your diet and experience their multiple benefits. 1. Blueberries:  Blueberries are high in fiber, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and a great source of antioxidants that may help protect the brain and skin 2.Wild Salmon: Wild Salmon is full of Omega-3 fats that can prot ...

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  • Aspirin Regimen Risks May Outweigh Benefits by

    Posted on: February 20, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    It sounds like a simple prescription. And with the recent news that aspirin may help prevent a variety of cancers — in addition to heart attacks and strokes — it probably sounds like a good idea to many. But hold on. Aspirin may be a cheap, century-old drug made from plants known for many centuries to have medicinal properties, including pain and fever relief. Yet in 2012, doctors are still figuring out how to best use it, and how to offer patients its benefits without exposing them to unac ...

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