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Sleeping Less Raises Your Risk for Diabetes, Obesity

By UCN on April 12, 2012 2:15 PM

It's no secret our bodies need sleep to function at their best. For shift workers who vary their work and sleep schedules, they especially risk not getting enough shut-eye.

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New Law In Israel Bans Underweight Models

By UCN on March 21, 2012 3:34 PM

Israeli fashion photographer and model agent Adi Barkan works in his studio in Tel Aviv on March 19, 2012. (Nir Elias - Reuters)

Israeli lawmakers have banned underweight models from catwalks and commercials, a measure they hope will reduce eating disorders and promote a healthy body image.

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Daniel Amen: Churches Can Reform Health In America

By UCN on January 13, 2012 5:48 AM

Dr. Daniel Amen, left, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Mehmet Oz developed the Daniel Plan for pastor Rick Warren and Saddleback Church. (The Orange County Register)

Daniel G. Amen, MD, co-authored The Daniel Plan for Saddleback Church so church communities can experience better physical and spiritual health. He is a guest speaker at Saturday's rally, celebrating The Daniel Plan's first year successfully helping more than 15,000 people lose 250,000 pounds.

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Study: Marijuana Doesn't Effect Lung Health

By UCN on January 11, 2012 10:43 AM

A few hits on the bong now and then don't seem to have any detrimental effects on lung health, suggests a new study.

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Brits Need Two Drink-Free Days a Week, Report Says

By UCN on January 9, 2012 12:07 PM

People should have at least two days a week completely clear of alcohol, a group of MPs says.

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Study: Diet Affects Brain Health

By UCN on December 30, 2011 2:48 AM

Oregon researchers say those who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables fare better as they age

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Drinking Tea Is Really Good for You

By UCN on December 21, 2011 10:40 AM

If you enjoy wrapping your hands around a warm cup of tea, you may want to make it a habit. And grab a second and third cup as well because the evidence continues to mount that the brew is good for you.

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Study: U. S. Presidents Don't Actually Age Faster

By UCN on December 6, 2011 6:02 PM

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement urging Republicans in Congress to join Democrats to ensure taxes don't go up on middle class families in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on December 5, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images North America)

Gray hair and a wrinkled brow beset most US presidents soon after they take office, but a study Tuesday said most live longer than average men due to their wealth and access to medical care.

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Study Women Do More Multitasking than Men, Find It Stressful

By UCN on December 2, 2011 1:12 PM

Men may be helping more in the home but working women still do more multitasking in U.S. families than their partners and are finding it stressful, according to a new study.

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