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(ARA) - You may be delaying medical treatment while keeping yourself and your family afloat through the recession. But if you delay medical treatment for a problem that you feel isn't bad enough to justify the cost and time lost from work right now, you could be doing more to sink yourself financially than anything the economy may throw at you.


(ARA) - The holidays are a busy time for everyone, adults and kids alike. Between the hectic schedule, the excitement and days off from school and work, emotions both good and bad can run high.

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(ARA) - The United States is a country on the cutting edge of medical research. But often, when looking out for overall good health, it's smart to take cues from other cultures for ways to stay healthy and feel our best.

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(ARA) - Comfort foods are familiar, simple foods that are usually home-cooked and are often emotionally significant and sometimes related to pleasant associations of childhood.

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(ARA) - With all the bending, lifting and stretching involved, gardening can be a fun and effective workout - if you know how to make the most of it.

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(ARA) - Does someone you love often ask you to repeat what you're saying? If so, you may not be doing your loved one a favor by repeating what you just said.

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(ARA) - When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, many of her most important questions can't be answered by a doctor. What if my insurance won't cover a new treatment? Do I risk losing my benefits if I am not working full time? Will my boss let me take time off for treatment?

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(ARA) - Whoever coined the phrase "sleeping like a baby" probably never had the frustrating task of trying to get an infant to fall - and stay - asleep. Most parents know good rest is as vital as good nutrition for the health of their newborns - even if they can only dream about getting a good night's sleep themselves.

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(ARA) - Women may be known as the more talkative sex, but when it comes to certain sensitive health topics their lips are sealed - even with their closest friends. Nearly 40 percent of women with symptoms of bladder weakness have never discussed the problem with anyone, according to a recent survey.

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(ARA) - You do everything you can think of to ensure your kids eat a healthful lunch. But do you also consider the safety of the food you pack in their lunch bags each day?

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It’s Thanksgiving time. And once again, there will be no calorie lecture or info on how to save calories from me -- just a few wonderful, healthy recipes from health-conscious chefs.



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Substance abuse workshop synagogue topic

ATTLEBORO - Congregation Agudas Achim will host a workshop at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the synagogue located at 901 North Main St. "Substance Abuse in the Jewish Community" will be presented by Dr. Alan Wartenberg, the co-medical director for the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center opioid treatment programs. He is an assistant professor of Medicine at Tufts University and is a recognized leading authority in the field of chemical dependency. Questions? Call Nicole Jellinek at 401-338-8301.




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Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton has joined the growing list of hospitals limiting visitors in response to the rising number of H1N1 flu cases.




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