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Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups

September 18, 2013

Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline, while “planks” were merely flooring.

Seattle Seahawks fans make bid for loudest cheer – with hearing protection

Guinness Book attempt takes place Sunday

September 17, 2013

Hearing health will be the unlikely focus of this Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks’ game against the 49ers, played in a stadium rated as one of the top ten loudest stadiums in the U.S.

Diseases don’t stop at borders

CDC Director on public health challenges, opportunities

September 17, 2013

It’s a small world, after all – especially when it comes to disease outbreaks. Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made that point in a speech last week to the National Press Club.

Get Your Cholesterol Checked

Having high cholesterol puts you at risk of developing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

September 17, 2013

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your cholesterol checked and learn about the importance of keeping your cholesterol at healthy levels.

Confused about Obamacare?

Webinars this week to help answer your questions

September 16, 2013

With polls continuing to show considerable confusion and apprehension over implementation and effects of the Affordable Care Act – also known as Obamacare – the federal government is hosting webinars intended to clarify the provisions of the act.

200,000 heart disease, stroke deaths a year are preventable

Howard LeWine M.D.

September 13, 2013

It’s easy to think of heart disease and stroke as an almost inevitable part of aging in a developed country like the United States. After all, they are our leading causes of death and disability. But the truth is that these are largely preventable conditions.

Did White House choose chemical industry interests over public health?

September 11, 2013

The Obama administration’s withdrawal last week of two pending EPA proposals that would have helped inform the public about potentially dangerous chemicals showed showed that it was catering to the interests of the chemical industry, according to the National Resources Defence Council (NRDC). The group said the move undermines public health efforts.

5 foods that fight high cholesterol

September 11, 2013

It’s easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. The reverse is true too — changing what you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and “good fats” are all part of a heart-healthy diet.

CDC: 100,000 quit smoking due to hard-hitting PSAs

Results were more than double the goal

September 10, 2013

An estimated 1.6 million smokers attempted to quit smoking because of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign, according to a study released by the CDC.

E-cigarette use more than doubles among U.S. teens from 2011-2012

CDC: Could start them on a lifelong addiction to nicotine

September 9, 2013

The percentage of U.S. middle and high school students who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, more than doubled from 2011 to 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).