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October 11, 2016 - Volume 10, Issue 21

Hormonal Contraceptive Use
Can Be a Major Downer

An estimated 20 percent of women use some form of hormonal contraception worldwide, and in the U.S. that figure is more than 60 percent. Depression is also prevalent in women, who are more than twice as likely to experience symptoms than men. And that leads us to the troubling association between contraceptive use and depression. Let's see what the latest research suggests.

Movement Is Life - How to Avoid Sitting Too Much and Moving Too Little
Rehab Corner - Treating Shin Splints – and Making Sure They Don't Come Back
Nutrition 101 - The ABCs of Good Health – 10 Key Vitamins & Minerals
Caring for Kids - Antibiotic Use in Infancy Leads to Childhood Weight Gain?

Is High Stress Worse
Than Saturated Fat?

We've all heard by now about the profound benefits of a healthy diet and the profound negative consequences of a high-stress lifestyle. But which is more important in terms of your overall health and wellness? According to recent research, stress is the first issue to address. Here's why.

Treat Your Brain Like
a Muscle: Exercise It

Anatomically, your brain isn't a muscle; it's predominantly gray and white matter, with cellular structure and function far different than that of muscle. However, there's good reason why many people compare the brain to muscle – in both cases, the "Use it or lose it" principle applies.

Who Knew? Morning Sickness Is a Good Sign

Morning sickness – nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, typically experienced by expectant women between the fourth and 16th week – is one of the more unpleasant aspects of carrying a child, but there's a serious upside: It's actually a sign of a healthy pregnancy.

The Good Side to Sodium

There's much more to sodium than you might think, including some important benefits.

A Simple Coping Skill for Teens

Teens can be overwhelmed, leading to anxiety, depression and poor health. Here's a solution.

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