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It’s safe to assume that most adults have asked the “Is red wine good for my heart?” question. While it’s never recommended to begin drinking alcoholic beverages to increase heart health, there are some benefits to enjoying a moderate amount of alcohol each week.   Although there’s no solid evidence that certain types of alcohol…

Colds and the flu are hitting many of us and you may decide to purchase over-the-counter medications for some relief. But the dozens of medicines available can be overwhelming so this list of medicines may make your search a bit easier:   Analgesics – Provide relief for aches and pain, and reduce fever. Ibuprofen is…

January is in full swing and your chances of finding a 6 o’clock parking spot at the gym are slim to none. But if you’re still trying to select that perfect exercise to fulfill your New Year’s health resolution, a recent survey published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal may…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. In fact, 1 in 8 (12 percent) of women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society recommends a yearly mammogram starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman…

Another New Year has sprinted past, holiday gluttony has come to a halt and the annual “get healthy quick” resolutions are rising from the ashes once again. You are ready to buckle down and get serious for 2014. OR ARE YOU? Approximately half of the population makes resolutions every year, which amounts to roughly 158…

Vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. However, car seats and booster seats can reduce serious and fatal injuries by more than half…if used and installed correctly. If you’re a parent of an infant or young child, you probably know the…