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American Profile
 
"Be Happy for Your Heart"
American Profile
Happiness isn't just good for the soul. Happy feelings and an upbeat attitude are linked to better heart health and a longer life. > READ MORE
 
"Exercise Your Mind"
American Profile
Just as weightlifting can build your biceps, regular mental exercise can boost your memory and pump up your thinking skills. > READ MORE
 
"Happy New You"
American Profile
Resolve to stress less and smile more this year. Here's how to make and keep resolutions that boost your mental outlook. > READ MORE
 
"Let's Go Out and Play"
American Profile
Open the door, and let them play. Old-fashioned, unstructured outdoor play is a proven strategy for helping kids grow and learn. > READ MORE
 
CooperHealth
 
"A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging"
CooperHealth
Be a wise guy. This cover story helps men stay heart healthy and health savvy in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. > READ MORE
 
"Stress Testing: New Life for an Old Standby"
CooperHealth
Sometimes less really is more. For many people, an old-standby heart test may yield as much value as its pricey high-tech cousins. > READ MORE
 
"Woman's Guide to Healthy Aging"
CooperHealth
If 70 is the new 50, and 50 is the new 30, you must be...as young as you feel. These tips help women age gracefully and healthfully. > READ MORE
 
Diabetes Self-Management
 
"Handling Holiday Stress"
Diabetes Self-Management
The stress fest that runs from the Thanksgiving turkey to the New Year's hangover can be rough. Here's your holiday survival guide. >READ MORE
 
Energy Times
 
"Pollution Blues"
Energy Times
Certain pollutants - such as organophosphate pesticides, ground-level ozone and lead - may increase your risk of becoming depressed. > READ MORE
 
Experience Life
 
"Forgive and Forget"
Experience Life
Holding a grudge? Letting it go may be as good for your body and mind as it is for your soul. Here's how to make peace with the past. > READ MORE
 
GreenWise
 
"Are You D-eficient?"
GreenWise
Calling vitamin D just another vitamin is like calling the Rosetta Stone just another rock. Here's why D holds the key to your health.  > READ MORE
 
"Beyond the MD"
GreenWise
There's more than one way to heal. These alternative approaches to health care work hand in hand with conventional medicine. > READ MORE
 
"Fish Tale"
GreenWise
Here's a fish story you can believe: Fish oil may help prevent or treat heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, eye disease and depression. > READ MORE
 
"Know Your Niacin"
GreenWise
It's the vitamin that's also a medicine with proven heart-health benefits. Niacin lowers triglycerides and LDL while raising HDL. > READ MORE
 
"Reading the Tea Leaves"
GreenWise
Steeped in history, green tea is also brimming with healthful properties. Among other things, it may help ward off certain cancers. > READ MORE
 
"Risky Business"
GreenWise
It just might be the most common medical problem you've never heard of. Learn more about metabolic syndrome. > READ MORE
 
Heart-Healthy Living
 
"Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?"
Heart-Healthy Living
Has your occasional bad night crossed the line to become a full-on sleep disorder? Watch for these clues. > READ MORE
 
"Escape Your Family History of Heart Disease"
Heart-Healthy Living
Heredity is destiny - but only up to a point. This article tells how to reduce your heart disease risk, even if DNA isn't in your favor. > READ MORE
 
"Sleep and Heart Health"
Heart-Healthy Living
You might be asleep, but that doesn't mean your body and brain aren't busy. Here's why a good night's sleep is vital for overall well-being. > READ MORE
 
"The Larry King Cardiac Foundation Helps Tanya Cunningham"
Heart-Healthy Living
CNN talk show host Larry King has a mission: to save a heart a day. Here's how his foundation helped one Texas woman. >READ MORE
 
MSN
 
"What Your Summer Birthday Says About Your Health"
MSN
Having a summer birthday is associated with an increased risk for several health conditions, such as diabetes and myopia. > READ MORE
 
Psychology Today
 
"The Hidden Force of Fragrance"
Psychology Today 
Your nose knows more about your emotions than any other sense organ. Learn how the right scents can boost your mood and enhance your health. > READ MORE
 
Revolution Health
 
"Stress and Asthma Symptoms"
Revolution Health
Asthma attacks can lead to stress, but it's a two-way street. Stress also may contribute to asthma in unexpected ways. > READ MORE
 
Self
 
"Losing It!"
Self
Ready to get fit? This weight loss timeline tells you what to expect between the too-tight jeans and the stellar six-pack. > READ MORE
 
"Swimsuit Snacks!"
Self
Time to get bikini-ready? There's no need to starve. These swimsuit-friendly foods help you look and feel your best. > READ MORE
 
Staywell
 
"2-for-1 Benefits: Treat Depression, Beat ED"
Various sites
Depression and erectile dysfunction are often bedfellows. Fortunately, by treating one, you may help the other. > READ MORE
 
"6 Ways to Save Money if You Have ADHD"
Various sites
When ADHD is in charge, you're more likely to make budget-busting impulse purchases. Here's how to tame that tendency. > READ MORE
 
"Cut Triglycerides to Curb Your Appetite"
Various sites
You want to lose weight, but you can't control your appetite. Stop blaming willpower. High triglycerides might be keeping you hungry. > READ MORE
 
"Exercise for the Ages"
Various sites
Regular exercise is vital at any age. But the best mix of cardio, strength and stretching may change in your 30s, 40s and 50s. > READ MORE
 
"High-Fructose Corn Syrup May Lead to High Triglycerides"
Various sites
High-fructose corn syrup is in everything from sodas and desserts to pasta sauces and soups. Now research suggests it might raise triglycerides. > READ MORE
 
"How to Juggle Home Life and Work Life"
Various sites
Modern life often seems to have two speeds: fast and faster. Here's how to slow down, rest up and keep demands in balance. > READ MORE
 
"Not Just Skin Deep: Rosacea Shows Its Emotional Side"
Various sites
The red face is easy to see. But for many people with rosacea, the invisible effects on their psyche have a greater impact. > READ MORE
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