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Don't read the following if you don't want easy, user-friendly strategies to lose weight and look fantastic. Implementing these tips may lead to reduced body fat and increased energy levels, as well as feelings of vitality and euphoria. More »

 
 
 
 

Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »

 
 
 
 

Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »

 
 
 
 

Nutrient-dense foods high in fiber and water and low in fat and sugar help you feel full, improve your diet and aid in weight loss. More »

 
 
 
 

Many of us tend to underestimate the amount of food we eat and tend to overestimate the recommended portion sizes for many foods. More »

 
 
 
 

Essentially, weight loss boils down to increased daily activity and, most importantly, reduced intake of calories. And, the number one key to weight loss is accountability. More »

 
 
 
Keep Biting Insects At Bay

Author: Andrew Karanas, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs, SSM DePaul Health Center, St. Louis
Topics: Infectious Diseases, Insects & Bites, Viral Infections

 

A picnic in the park can be an enjoyable way to spend a meal. With proper protection, you can avoid insects that will turn you into their lunch. More »

 
 
 
Trying to Quit is Killing Me

Author: Dave Dillon, Missouri Hospital Association
Topics: Addiction & Substance Abuse, Healthy Living, Smoking Cessation

 

Nearly 10,000 Missourians die each year from smoking-attributable diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By comparison, in 2007, 1,015 Missourians were killed in automobile accidents while 394 Missourians were homicide victims. With all of the evidence — including more than four ... More »