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Health

Go ahead, be an egghead: fortified eggs benefit the brain

January 16, 2012

Egg consumption is on the rise, and not just at Easter. According to the American Egg Board, each American eats about 250 eggs annually – 20 eggs more per person every year than people were eating two decades ago. And there are many ways to enjoy eggs of all kinds of varieties…

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Germ hotspots to look out for during cough and cold season

January 7, 2012

We’re reminded time and again of the good health habits we should practice during the winter germ season – wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you’re sick. While you likely know these basics, you might not be aware some of the most common places germs tend to congregate and spread.

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Health story of the year: Salt vindicated

December 31, 2011

Paul T. Meagher sometimes gets disapproving stares when people see him sprinkle his food with salt as he has done since he was a young lad growing up in Ireland. He has a response for such people.

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Tips to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs

December 31, 2011

Each year, millions of people suffer from a cold or flu and this year is likely to be no different. Between 15 and 61 million people in the United States will get the flu this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Deck the halls… carefully please

December 16, 2011

Each year, 420 home fires occur during the holiday season, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 43, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Protection 1, the nation’s second-largest security provider, is offering 12 tips for a safer holiday…

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