Living Well

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Tips for Eating a Bone-Healthy Diet
When someone you love has osteoporosis, a healthy, bone-building diet is critical. But dairy products aren’t the only foods that do bones good—a multitude of vitamins and minerals play a role. You can make everyday meals more bone-friendly with these simple—yet nutritious and delicious—suggestions.
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Know Someone Having Chemo? What Not to Say...
Nine years ago, Haralee W. underwent six months of chemo for breast cancer. Exhausted, puffy from steroids and with no eyebrows, Haralee, 58, could never figure out why people exclaimed how great she looked. “I would think, ‘Really? How bad do you think I looked before chemo?’” she says. “It was astonishing to me they could say this, instead of a simple ‘Good to see you!’”
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Have a Loved One with Breast Cancer?
Whether it's a family member or friend, watching a loved one battle this disease can make you feel frustrated and helpless. But there's a lot you can do to ease her struggles and improve the quality of her life.
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Mom, Dad, Have a Child with Diabetes in College? Here’s How to Help!
“Most parents feel anxious about sending a child to college,” says Amy Hess-Fischl, RD, CDE, coordinator of the In Transit Program for Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults at the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center, “but when he or she has diabetes, they need to arrest the impulse to be the diabetes police.”
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Bret Michaels: Rockin' the World with Diabetes
Bret Michaels has known about his type 1 diabetes since he was six years old. Even so, the hard-rocking father of two young daughters subscribes to the glass-half-full theory.
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Preparation is Key to Chemo Success
Starting chemotherapy is never easy. The thought of losing your hair and constantly feeling sick is something no one wants to go through. Lillie Shockney, a breast cancer expert and survivor, has tips to help you stay positive during your treatment.
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The Realities of Men and Breast Cancer
If you think women are the only one's who have to deal with breast cancer, you're wrong. Mike Nelson, a breast cancer survivor, shares his story about men's breast cancer.
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Fight Heart Disease with Physical Activity
Physical activity plays a major role in keeping your heart healthy. Don't let the couch cut your life short. Learn more about the benefits of exercise and what exercises can improve your heart health.
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