Feb 09, 2010 -
DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health-related questions.
Dear Doc Sugar,
Is PMDD for real? It seems like a way to use PMS as an excuse for almost everything.
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Feb 08, 2010 -
Last week I was miserable with a cold — runny nose, zero energy, aches and pains, and horrible congestion. Basically, I was a wreck. Given that the mister was sick the week prior, it's pretty likely he was the giver of my nasty present.
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Feb 08, 2010 -
It's common not to get enough sleep every so often, but if you're constantly depriving yourself of shut-eye, your body will soon let you know. According to Prevention magazine, here are five signs that you need more sleep.
Simple decisions stump you.
You're still hungry after eating all day.
You keep coming down with colds.
Weird things make you cry.
You've become a klutz.
If this sounds familiar, I have some suggestions on how to get the zzz's you need so read more
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Feb 05, 2010 -
Royally inspiring actress and singer Queen Latifah joins the ranks of celebrities over 40 in March. Though she isn't letting aging get her down, Latifah admits that she wishes she'd understood the importance of healthy eating when she was younger.
The Jenny Craig spokeswoman has shed more than 20 pounds over the past three years and kept it off.
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Feb 04, 2010 -
While barking is never pleasant for anyone involved, what's the first solution that pops into your head? Is it figuring out the cause . .
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Feb 04, 2010 -
For the first time in 40 years, Heinz has redesigned its ketchup packet — and made it healthier to boot.
This morning, the company revealed a larger, more versatile condiment packet, which ketchup lovers can either tear off to squeeze like a traditional packet or peel off to dip. It holds three times as much as the old packet.
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Feb 04, 2010 -
Every time I go to the dentist, the hygienist asks the million-dollar question, "Have you been flossing every day?" I know she can tell by looking at my teeth and gums that the answer is no, but I think she asks just so I feel bad enough to actually remember to do it. I know it's recommended to floss at least once a day, but for some reason, I can only remember to do it a few times a week, which is why flossing daily is one of my healthy goals for 2010.
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Feb 04, 2010 -
While the Starbucks breakfast sandwich shuffle isn't new, the saga continues on. In the past month, the coffee chain's gotten rid of its piadinis, and added a Huevos Rancheros Wrap ($3.25) in their place. I often order the Spinach Feta Wrap (spinach, egg whites, tomatoes, and feta in a whole wheat wrap), so I couldn't wait to try its Mexican fiesta of a counterpart.
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