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YMCA offers “fitness solutions” to youth
Childhood obesity is on the rise across the nation and it’s a problem we face right here at home. On…
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Iowa stumbles in bid to become healthiest state
Step by step, a state already on the move has some ground to make up. That’s after a new study…
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Tomatoes may help reduce stroke risk
Eating tomatoes in your daily salad or regularly enjoying a healthy red sauce on your spaghetti could help reduce your risk of stroke, according to research published this week.
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Poor sleep and sleep habits in adolescence may raise health risks
Evidence now suggests that sleep problems during adolescence may increase health risks as well.
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Facebook helps doctors diagnose woman’s stroke
Facebook isn’t just for connecting with friends — doctors are finding uses for the social network in diagnosis.
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Coffee good for you, but it’s OK to hold back
If you can’t get through your day without a coffee break or two, here’s good news for you: What scientists know so far suggests coffee may help you stay healthy.
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Study says Iowa children are healthier, happier and safer
Results from a University of Iowa study say children in Iowa feel healthier, happier and safer than the national average.
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Genesis reacts to Supreme Court health care decision
Just two hours after the Supreme Court decision, the emergency room at Genesis East is a busy place. That’s where…
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Coffee could help prevent heart failure
That morning cup o’ joe or mid-afternoon coffee pick-me-up may play a role in keeping your heart healthy, depending on how much you drink.
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Pain relieved by knee replacement
Patients who are frustrated by mobility limited by knee pain could benefit from knee replacement.
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Robin Roberts reveals MDS disagnosis
Five years after battling and beating breast cancer, “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts faces another dangerous health foe.
