Newly approved medications for restless leg syndrome may only be effective for a time, suggest movement disorder neurologists from the University of Rochester Medical Center. If taken too long, in some cases the drugs can actually backfire, causing symptoms to worsen. Rochester specials suggest that treatment that rotates through different types of medications may be needed for many patients.
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$1.3 million study to target obesity in kids 
A pair of Washington State University researchers hope to change the diet and exercise habits of seventh- and eighth-graders with a $1.3 million U.S. Department…
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Top 10 healthy changes for 2007 
In last week’s column I talked about finding solutions to inactivity and poor nutrition versus making resolutions. Below are some suggestions that you might consider for making 2007 your healthiest year ever.
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HealthPlus, a newly-formed health insurance network by the Portage County Business Council and the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, has selected Destiny Health, a pioneer of the consumer-directed health care model, as its insurance plan provider, effective January 1, 2007.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal - Stephanie Larry, of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, practices a routine for a presentation with classmates at the Hope & Healing Center’s Liturgical Dance Workshop. Heidi Bilderback watches a workshop participant express feeling through movement
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Budget your holiday calories before digging in today
Knoxville News Sentinel - I look forward to Christmas - the good cheer and, of course, the food. Today, the calories will be everywhere. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not telling anyone not to eat and enjoy, but keep in mind that there is a calorie cost, and the truth is, most
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Become a Healthy Entrepreneur
MSNBC - Now that these health and fitness fictions have been uncovered, it’s time to get started on the path to exercise and good nutrition. And the best place to begin is with a quick assessment of your current level of fitness. This article was excerpted
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