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Waist Management: Focus on Inches, Not Pounds
Waist Management: Focus on Inches, Not Pounds
Experts say it's more important to worry about your waist size than the numbers on the scale.More >>
Recommendations for Achieving a Healthy Weight
If you are having trouble reaching your weight loss goal perhaps you're setting your standards too high. Read the following recommendations to learn what is involved in effective weight loss and why. It may be simpler than you think!More >>
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Healthy Mind
If you feel overwhelmed by life's daily responsibilities, you are not alone. Women tend to take on responsibilities at home, at work and in the community, leaving little time for peace and quiet. Stress and depression can easily take their toll. Find out more about how to keep your mind healthy here.
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Help Your Kids Eat Healthier
Children are more receptive to change when you give them some power. See our tips to get kids interested in following a healthier eating plan.
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How to Know if Your Weight Is Unhealthy
Calculate Your BMI and other measurements of an unhealthy weight to find out if you're at risk for weight related disease and illness. For example, did you know your waist circumference can help indicate your risk for heart attack? Find out what you can do to get your weight into the healthy range.More >>

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When Lisa Met 40...
When Lisa Met 40...
Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues. Click through to read about losing the first 100 pounds or click on the links below to read about the new challenges.More >>
Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues. Click through to read about losing the first 100 pounds or click on the links below to read about the new challenges.More >>

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06/18/04
Get Rid Of Menopausal Symptoms With A Cream
Get Rid Of Menopausal Symptoms With A Cream
If hot flashes are driving you crazy because you're post-menopausal, help is here, and you don't need to use potentially dangerous synthetic hormone replacement therapy. Doctors at UT Health Center say there is a natural cream that will take all your symptoms away. More >>
06/17/04
Low-Carb Coke: Does It Fall Flat?
Low-Carb Coke: Does It Fall Flat?
There is a new low-carb treat available, Low-Carb Coca Cola. It's got half the carbs, and half the calories of real Coke, but does it have the taste you're used to? More >>
06/16/04
Soda Dangers and Women
Soda Dangers and Women
Ladies, be careful how much soda you drink. New studies show the sugary sweet drink may actually increase your chance of getting a potentially deadly and life changing disease. More >>
06/15/04
Diabetes and Memory Loss
Diabetes and Memory Loss
Good news for the 17 million Americans affected by Type 2 diabetes. A study found that improving your blood sugar control may also significantly and rapidly improve your working memory. More >>
06/14/04 - Tyler
Tyler Cancer Center Honored
Tyler Cancer Center Honored
Some of the most extensive clinical trials for finding cures for cancer are going on right here in East Texas. More >>
06/10/04
Medicare Seminar
Medicare Seminar
If you have questions about the new medicare drug discount card drug plan, we can help you find the answers. More >>
06/08/04 - Tyler
Clean Plaque From Arteries Fast
Clean Plaque From Arteries Fast
If you suffer from terrible leg pain as a result of clogged arteries, fast relief is finally here. Thanks to a blade as tiny as a grain of rice, doctors at Mother Frances can now clean out your arteries in a matter of minutes, getting you back to life and pain free in less than a day. More >>
06/07/04
ETMC Opens New Facility In Rusk
ETMC Opens New Facility In Rusk
Rusk residents now have a new medical facility. More >>
05/27/04
Prevent Summertime Heart Attacks
Prevent Summertime Heart Attacks
The summer season is here, and when you add hot weather and strenuous outdoor activities together, you make a dangerous combination, especially if you have heart trouble. But there are ways you can protect yourself from having a heart attack this summer. More >>
05/25/04
Who Has The Bigger Brain? Man Or Woman?
Who Has The Bigger Brain? Man Or Woman?
Ever wonder why men and women think so differently? Some scientists say there are actual scientific reasons. More >>

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Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More >>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More >>
Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions
Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.More >>
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.More >>
Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.More >>
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.More >>

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Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>

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The StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app offers interactive radar, video and text forecasts, alerts and much more to help you plan your day and to be on alert for severe weather.More >>
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The Weather Blog
Curious about East Texas Weather? Want to get the latest weather stories? Check out the weather blog. You never know what a meteorologist is thinking!
Curious about East Texas Weather? Want to get the latest weather stories? Check out the weather blog. You never know what a meteorologist is thinking!More >>

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