Avoid too much of the same food (HealthDay News) -- When you commit to healthy eating, it means more than choosing fresh veggies over French fries. It's changing the way you eat, too. The American Diabetes Association offers these guidelines for healthy eating: Choose a variety of healthy foods, including lean meats, fresh vegetables and...

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Policies run counter to law, place children at risk, experts say By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, experts say that some kids...

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Study found EKGs were highly accurate in identifying those with hidden cardiac disorders FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Electrocardiograph (EKG) screening of young athletes can help identify those at risk for sudden cardiac death, according to a new study. Researchers screened nearly more than 1,300 young athletes and conducted EKGs on 586 of them...

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But walkers more likely to meet other health goals set by U.S. government By Alan Mozes FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- In recent years, more Americans have embraced the habit of taking leisurely walks, a new government analysis reveals. The finding stems from a comparison of two national physical activity surveys, which indicated that...

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Small study found ruminating on face and jaw pain made it worse FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic pain who learn to think less about their pain may be able to sleep better, according to a new study. They may also reduce their pain on a daily basis. The study included 214...

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