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October 22, 2013 - Volume 7, Issue 22

Beat Breast Cancer One Step
at a Time: The Power of Walking

There are many benefits to being active, but do you know women can help prevent one of the most common cancers - breast cancer - simply by moving more? The more a woman incorporates activities such as walking into her daily routine, the more she reduces her risk, according to the latest research. Find out why a fun, simple activity you can do with family, friends or on your own could be a life saver.

Nutrition Essentials - A Blueprint for a Balanced Meal
Supplements for Vitality - Vitamins: Key Pieces of Your Health
Health Alert - Alcohol Consumption Attributed to Most Cancers
Natural Cold Relief on the Way - Say No to Cold Medicine, Yes to Honey

Antibiotic Use in Infancy Leads to Weight Gain?

A recent study suggests infants who receive antibiotics during the earliest time window (first six months of life) are more likely to have increased body mass index (BMI) from 10-38 months of age compared to infants who receive no antibiotic exposure.What's so interesting about this issue is that antibiotic use remains widespread, particularly in infants and young children, for conditions antibiotics cannot treat.

Make Your Body Stronger as You Age

Aging can bring on a variety of health issues, one of which is overall weakness. The body's structural system tends to decline with age, which can lead to debilitating health issues. Some people experience these changes as early as their 40s. What can you do to make sure your body stays strong as you age? The key is using exercise to build up muscle strength. Here's how.

Healthy Snacks: The Key to Healthy Eating

Think a healthy snack is anything low in calories? Not true. Many snacks are 'low fat' or 'light,' but are stuffed with preservatives, trans-fats and/or artificial sugars. Consider healthy snacks as anything that is vegetable- or plant-based and doesn't come in a stick, box, bar, or any shape that doesn't naturally come off a tree or from the ground. Here are some great ideas to provide your family with healthy snacks.

Healthy Spices: A Spoonful of Cinnamon Goes a Long Way

The next time you are in search of a spice that is tasty and also healthful, reach for cinnamon. A new study has found that sprinkling a spoonful of cinnamon on breakfast foods not only adds a burst of flavor, but also dramatically lowers blood sugar levels.

Treat Your Brain Like a Muscle:
Take Time to Exercise It

Mental "exercise" helps the brain grow stronger, faster and better able to complete the millions of daily tasks it is charged with, from memory to problem solving to attention; not to mention controlling every aspect of the rest of the body. Here are a few easy ways to exercise your brain every day.