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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4

January 22, 2008

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Why not give yoga a try? Learn how yoga can help you manage stress and watch our video for a few basic poses you can practice at home. Also, understand the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, sample our selection of healthy recipes and see if nasal spray addiction is real. And if you enjoy raw cookie dough, be sure to check out this week's health tip.

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Yoga: Improve your stress management and relaxation skillsYoga has health benefits beyond flexibility and balance. Learn how it can also calm your unsettled mind.

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Eating disordersGet started toward better health by learning about symptoms and treatments for three main types of eating disorders.

Carbon monoxide poisoningCarbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. But the danger it poses is real. Consider simple tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Health Tip Of The Week

Cookie dough: Just say noA bowl of fresh cookie dough is undeniably tempting. But you might want to think twice before you lick the spatula. If the dough contains raw eggs, you might risk exposure to salmonella. Big deal? Yes. A salmonella infection can leave you struggling with abdominal pain and diarrhea for days. Save your nibbling for the baked cookies.

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Yoga for stress managementYoga offers many potential health and stress-reducing benefits. This video shows five basic yoga poses. Follow along or just watch and learn.

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