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		<title>Live better, take a hobby</title>
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Hobbies offer relaxation and enjoyment. They break the monotony of work and humdrum of daily life. They allow you to learn and improve your craft in whatever activity you do.
Hobbies take various forms. The best hobbies however are those that involve some physical action.Gardening, sports, taking leisurely walks in the park, hiking, cycling, shopping and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dental health</title>
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Did you know that having a healthy set of teeth can prolong your life? 
Michael Roizen, a physician and book author, claims that healthy dental habits such as flossing should be included in the list of healthy activities like regular exercise and eating healthy foods. 
Roizen&#8217;s contention is supported by some studies linking poor oral [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blood pressure</title>
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Blood pressure is not a disease but it can be a symptom of a graver condition or illness. It is not enough that you monitor your blood pressure at home (most households already have these small digital machines). It is best to consult your doctor if you notice that your blood pressure is at a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pregnancy diet prevents babies from developing asthma</title>
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A medical study that was recently published online in Thorax claims, that one way to ensure that babies are born asthma-free is through a special diet followed by mom during pregnancy.  Information on the study was collected by observing 468 mother and child pairs from pregnancy to 6.5 years after birth. Eating habits and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health care Gift Cards</title>
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Okay, so I am really lazy when it comes to Christmas shopping. Iï¿½m one of those who wait until the last minute and cram all their Christmas shopping in one day, But, good news for me (and others like me as well), Highmark Inc. released an alternative to gift giving. It offers prepaid card that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Osteoporosis drugs misleading</title>
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Results of a study done by Barcellonian Dr. Pablo Alonso-Coello and another doctor on the effectiveness and the risks of taking bone-strengthening drugs for women with weakened bones but no osteoporosis, will be published on the January 19th issue of the BMJ.
According to the study, although bone-strengthening drugs (i.e. raloxifene, alendronate, risedronate), reduce the risk [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking a peek at celebrity health records</title>
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Woah! Talk about the ultimate stalking. 
George Clooney and some unnamed celebrities have had their medical records illegally tapped from the U.S. health care system by certain employees in the health care industry in Auckland, New Zealand. The breaches were reported to be detected when routine electronic audits were done. 
I canï¿½t actually blame the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://healthcare101blog.com/news/taking-a-peek-at-celebrity-health-records/</link>
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		<title>Obesity affects economy</title>
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I read this article in  Forbes  about how obesity has affected the United States economy due to immense medical costs. According to the article, about 9% of the national medical bill comes from obesity-related diseases.  The article also listed other ways in which obese people affect the nationï¿½s economy. It also reported [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NHS Reports Majority of UK Not Getting Proper Helath Care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Health Service in the UK has released a report that highlights the state of health care in one of the Western world&#8217;s most developed countries. Statistical studies show that only 62% of all elderly Brits are receiving the care they need form the health care system, an alarmingly high rate. Which translates to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://healthcare101blog.com/information/nhs-reports-majority-of-uk-not-getting-proper-helath-care/</link>
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		<title>HealthCare Reform Passes Initial Deliberations&#8230;.. But!!!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[But now, the real work begins for the many lawmakers and their staff who are working together with the administration to put together a package that not only works but is easy on the budget. Budgetary concerns have been on the top of the list of many politicians across the senate and congress for as [...]]]></description>
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