HEALTH RISKS

POLITICS
What Should We Be Doing To Actually Increase Our Security?
By Neil Leary, Contributor
Director, Center for Sustainability Education, Dickinson College
Air pollution: An estimated 210,000 people die prematurely in the U.S. each year due to breathing dirty air (Caiazzo et al
ENVIRONMENT
Managing Climate Risk in Trump's America
By The Conversation US, Contributor
Views from experts in academia, providing fact-based analysis ...
National security By Robert Kopp, Rutgers University While sea-level rise for the middle of this century is largely locked
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks at Futuramic Tool & Engineering in Warren, Michigan August 11, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Keane
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POLITICS
Health Risks Don't Make For A Bad President
By Gillian Branstetter, Contributor
Gillian Branstetter is a writer living in Central Pennsylvania
Rumors about Clinton's health highlight Trump's growing desperation.
WELLNESS
These 15 Supplement Ingredients Carry Serious Health Risks, According to a New Report
By Health.com, Contributor
Health.com
And even if you avoid these 15 most alarming ingredients, there's no guarantee that any over-the-counter supplement is safe
WEIRD NEWS
Living on the Edge: Four Peculiar Risks of Living in the 21st Century
By Tom Casano, Contributor
CEO and Founder of Life Coach Spotter
Sexually transmitted diseases aren't something that people like to talk about, but love isn't all valentines and roses. When
MAINZ, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: The FSV Mainz 05 U17 team attends a training session at the Bruchweg stadium artificial turf training ground on October 3, 2009 in Mainz, Germany. The German national soccer team will hold two training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for their World Cup 2010 qualifier in Moscow against Russia on Saturday, which will be played on an artificial turf, too. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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GREEN
Worries Mount Over Potential Link Between Artificial Turf And Cancer
By Peter Andrew Hart
As athletes with cancer continue to come forward, the government is investigating whether synthetic fields are truly safe.
WELLNESS
8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes
By Health.com, Contributor
Health.com
Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous they ban them from their homes and yards? Here are the everyday items that scare these accident front-liners the most.
USA, New Jersey, Elevated view of young woman sleeping in bed
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HEALTHY LIVING
Too Little Movement? Too Much Inactivity?
By Mindy Weisberger, Live Science
A very good reason to go for a walk right now.
WELLNESS
The Health Risk You Don't Know You Have
By Health.com, Contributor
Health.com
•Waking up often during the night to pee You may also be more susceptible if you have a strong family history, had gestational
Disappointing Young Woman is Sitting in Depression on the Stone Parapet in the Gloomy Autumn Day .
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HEALTHY LIVING
Lonely People Are Actually Wired Differently
By Leigh Weingus
Who knew?
VIDEOS
It's Not Just Nail Salons, Hair Stylists Face Serious Health Problems Too
After an exposé on nail salons, the health risks of working in a hair salon are also coming to light. Stylists may be at risk of chronic lung diseases, skin conditions and even cancer. What can be done to better regulate products and practices?
WELLNESS
5 Ways Your Commute Is Hurting Your Health
It may contribute to weight gain It stresses you out If you can, it might also be a good idea to try public transportation
WELLNESS
Night Owls Face Higher Risk Of Diabetes Than Early Birds, Study Finds
By Alena Hall
Unfortunately, night owls will be the first ones to exclaim how their nocturnal tendencies aren't a matter of choice, but
WELLNESS
EPAP and the Future of Snoring
By Dr. Michael J. Breus, Contributor
Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Sleep Specialist
There's a robust body of scientific research demonstrating that EPAP is an effective method for treating sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
COLLEGE
An Important Talk About Life, Death and the Responsibility of Friendship
By Dr. Jonathan Gibralter, Contributor
President, Wells College
We're still in the earliest weeks of the fall semester, during which new students are most acutely at risk for alcohol-related injury, death and other incidents. Though physically distant, parents remain the biggest role models in their students' lives.
WELLNESS
How CrossFit Can Both Help And Hurt You
By Alena Hall
“I can’t say I’m a fan of CrossFit,” said Simmons. “A lot of the time you’ve got this WOD -- this 'workout of the day' in
WELLNESS
How to Experience the Benefits of Exercise Without Moving
By Elaine R. Ferguson, MD, Contributor
Physician, author, coach, blogger and pioneer in the field of ...
Physical activity is protective of our health and so is spiritual activity.
OWN
5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Doctor's Appointment
By Emma Haak Red, swollen gums may signal more than just lax flossing habits -- they could indicate that you're suffering
OWN
Live Longer: Strategies To Add Extra Years To Your Life
24. Set your alarm... to go to sleep. Multiple studies show that 7 hours is the optimal amount, and those who report sleeping
OWN
Dr. Oz On Health Risks You Shouldn't Take
By Dr. Mehmet Oz The great thing about science: Constant new discoveries have the potential to help us live longer, healthier
TRAVEL
5 Hotel Health Risks You Didn't Know About
By Oyster.com, Contributor
The Hotel Tell-All
Let's face it: Traveling can bring out the inner germaphobe in even the most adventurous of us.
EDUCATION
Carmel High School Baby Powder Tradition At Football Games Nixed For Health Reasons, Admins Say
“Have you ever sat next to that? It’s a really irritating thing that gets in people’s eyes,” Athletic Director Jim told The
ENVIRONMENT
Rising Number of Farm Animals Poses Environmental and Public Health Risks
By Danielle Nierenberg, Contributor
President, Food Tank: The Food Think Tank
Farm-animal production provides a safety net for millions of the world's most vulnerable people, but given the industry's rapid and often poorly regulated growth, the biggest challenge will be to produce meat in environmentally and socially sustainable ways.
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