Health Illiteracy Can Kill You

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Health Illiteracy Can Kill You

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Being dumb about health can double your chances of dying. a presentation made at higheredcamp on 6 june, 2009. how can h

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Most Recently Shared on September 17, 2009 at 8:18 pm By:

ekivemark Mark Scrimshire

#med2 Yes - my slideshare Health Illiteracy can kill you http://bit.ly/oBdz6 probably fails on the media doctor 10 point scale... oh well

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Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: What Doesn't Kill Her Will Make Her Stronger? Koda's Story

dawgbusiness.blogspot.ca — “Owner-to-owner things I've learned about dogs and dog health issues. Your dog's health is in your hands.View full resource at dawgbusiness.blogspot.ca

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Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 5:53 am By:

DawgBlogger Jana Rade Pet Health Advocate

@jaennutter Koda's story is now up. I did my best consolidating it, if you find problems pls let me know http://t.co/fb9BKY3F

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Are You and Your Pet 'Rusting' From The Inside Out?

preciouspets.org — “Education is the best Prevention! Please don't wait until your pet is sick! Start by learning how to keep your pet healthy in our Pet Care Library. Did you know that most illnesses and diseases can be prevented and even reversed by taking your healthy pet's health seriously TODAY and NOT for granted??Ignore your pet's health and it WILL go awayView full resource at preciouspets.org

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PreciousPets Bree Weasner

Whenever you kill Lyme Disease critters, you create a fireworks display of free radicals in the body. These free radic…http://t.co/shooyWca

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The Kind of Stress That Doesn't Kill You, but Makes You Stronger - Howard Friedman - Health - The Atlantic

theatlantic.com — “Digging into an eight-decade landmark study on longevity, the author finds that stress brought on by hard work can keep you happy, healthy.View full resource at theatlantic.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 2, 2012 at 9:35 pm By:

SeattleMamaDoc WendySueSwanson MD Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

Work stress may not kill us after all, rather it may prolong/promote life on earth. http://t.co/KxUPlBzK #worklifebalance via @daviddespain

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Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study Suggests - Health News - Health.com

news.health.com — “By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- For better health, try standing up more, a new study suggests. Those who spend 11 or more hours a day sitting are 40 percent more likely to die over the next three years regardless of how physically active they are otherwis...View full resource at news.health.com

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Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study Suggests

consumer.healthday.com — “Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study SuggestsView full resource at consumer.healthday.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm By:

jessiegruman Jessie Gruman Doctor, Health Advocate, and PhD

Jeepers! Get up, stand up - quick! Too much sitting can be deadly [study - Archives Int Med] – @maureensalamon: http://t.co/5VxAGa3q

2 months ago...

Whitney Houston and Atherosclerotic Disease: A Common Heart Condition That Can Kill - High Cholesterol Center - Everyday Health

everydayhealth.com — “A coroner's report that atherosclerotic heart disease – also called atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries – was a contributing factor in the Grammy-winning singer's death has many people talking about the heart condition.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 12:01 am By:

EverydayHealth Everyday Health Health Site

Whitney Houston had #atherosclerotic disease. How much do you know about the heart condition? http://t.co/nebBvxB3

2 months ago...

Senate panel kills minors tanning-bed bill - Eye On Boise - Spokesman.com - March 22, 2012

spokesman.com — “The Senate Health & Welfare Committee has voted 5-3 to kill HB 486a, the bill to ban kids under 16 from using tanning beds and require those age 16 or 17 to have parental consent; you can read my full story here at spokesman.com Sharee Skinner, owner of Southern Exposure ...View full resource at spokesman.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 10:54 pm By:

melanoma_mama Donna Regen Patient Advocate

Sad but perhaps a stronger bill next session // Senate panel kills minors tanning-bed bill http://t.co/98tmx0vG

2 months ago...

When Denial Can Kill You « Cancer

blogs.webmd.com — “A cancer diagnosis is a turning point. Our experts discuss cancer topics from diagnosis and treatment to remission and survival.View full resource at blogs.webmd.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 6:28 pm By:

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When it comes to your health, being in denial can be fatal. 9 symptoms you should watch out for: http://t.co/95gqxRFk @heather_millar

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Killer Jobs: Do You Have One? | The Millionaire Nurse Blog

blog.themillionairenurse.com — “Is your job killing you, one keystroke at the time? What can you do when you job requires you to sit for long hours?View full resource at blog.themillionairenurse.com

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8 Lies It's Surprisingly Easy to Tell as a Health Reporter - Digg

digg.com — “Everyone knows sausages are awesome. Not everyone knows newspapers can kill you.View full resource at digg.com

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8 Lies It's Surprisingly Easy to Tell as a Health Reporter http://t.co/ZfuWI6MO

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A crisis in dental care

philly.com — “"As a nation, we don't talk about it much but there is a dental crisis in America," Sen. Bernie Sanders said at the release of a report-- Dental Crisis in America - that calls attention to the millions of Americans "unable to get even the basic dental care they need."View full resource at philly.com

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A crisis in dental care (yes, tooth decay can kill you): The United States needs “more oral health professionals... http://t.co/a8QWMD0O

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Why Loneliness Can Be Deadly | Social Isolation & Heart Disease | LiveScience

livescience.com — “New research shows loneliness and social isolation lead to heart disease and other health problems.View full resource at livescience.com

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healthvideos Health Guru Health Site

Living alone might mean you have a quiet, peaceful life, but loneliness can kill, studies say. Find out what we mean: http://t.co/8UCfzZ2W

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How Sitting All Day Is Damaging Your Body and How You Can Counteract It

lifehacker.com — “Do you sit in an office chair or on your couch for more than six hours a day? Then here are some disturbing facts: Your risk of heart disease has increased by up to 64 percent. You're shaving off seven years of quality life. You're also more at risk for certain types of cancer. Simply put, sitting is killing you. That's the bad news. The good news: It's easy to counteract no matter how lazy you are.View full resource at lifehacker.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 26, 2012 at 7:13 pm By:

mattiwaananen Matti Waananen, MD Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Physician, and Doctor

How Sitting All Day Is Damaging Your Body and How You Can Counteract It [Health] http://t.co/yVyzURuZ

4 months ago...

Antioxidant in Red Wine Found to Destroy Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Catherine Lewis - Cancer - InsidersHealth.com

insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding cancer - Antioxidant in Red Wine Found to Destroy Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Catherine Lewis. Do you love a glass of really good wine? In addition to its pleasing taste and relaxation factor, you may have heard that red wine (in moderation, of course) is even good for your heart health, among other things. Now there’s one more reason to have a glass of your favorite red! Researchers have found that the antioxidant found in red wine can help destroy pView full resource at insidershealth.com

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Can You Tame Wild Women? : Clinical Psychiatry News

clinicalpsychiatrynews.com — “Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Clinica Psychiatry News, the independent news publication for psychiatrists. Since 1971, Clinical Psychiatry News has been the leading source of news and commentary about clinical developments in psychiatry as well as health care policy and regulations that affect the physician?s practice. Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network is owned by the International Medical News Group division of Elsevier MeView full resource at clinicalpsychiatrynews.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 14, 2011 at 2:56 am By:

shrinkrapdinah dinah Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician

Women who kill--- another upbeat topic by ClinkShrink http://t.co/cQZ30hJD

5 months ago...

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