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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES
Chronic stress puts your health at risk
See how constant stress wreaks havoc on your body and mind, and what you can do about it.

Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
Stress getting to you? Try these tips to find relief.

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Coughing after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
Coughing after you quit smoking might be a sign that your body is starting to heal.

Artificial tears: How to select eyedrops for dry eyes
Artificial tears can provide help in treating dry eyes. Find out what to look for when choosing artificial tears.

HEALTHY RECIPES
Shrimp marinated in lime juice and Dijon mustard
Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts
Grilled salmon on sourdough bread
Sauteed fresh corn

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Nutrition: Does it come in a pill?
Nutritional supplements abound. Still, if you want to improve and protect your health, think real food. If you depend on supplements rather than eating a variety of foods, you miss the potential benefits of antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients that only whole, unprocessed foods can provide. For example, you can get vitamin C from a pill or from an orange. But the orange is the better choice because it also provides fiber, beta carotene, calcium and other nutrients.


PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Asthma treatment: Three steps to better asthma control
Precocious puberty
Tension headache
Uterine fibroids

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