Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

Tips for staying fit through the holidays

The holiday season is a time for fun, family, and - let's not forget - food. Between work functions, family get-togethers and endless holiday soirees, the sheer amount of cheesy appetizers, buttery entrees and sugar-laden desserts can be overwhelming - especially when you're trying to maintain or lose weight.

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Deck the halls ... carefully please

Each year, 420 home fires occur during the holiday season, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 43, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Protection 1, the nation's second-largest security provider, is offering 12 tips for a safer holiday to help reduce the chance of becoming a holiday fire casualty.

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Clinical trial volunteers help advance lupus research

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body including skin, joints and organs. It is a complex and unpredictable disease with symptoms that may range in severity from one day to the next. It can even be fatal. One treatment for lupus will never be enough because no two cases of lupus are alike. Lupus requires an arsenal of treatments. Which is why clinical trials are so important.

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Tips for safely clearing your driveway of snow

Winter will again deliver a wallop of heavy snow. Shoveling sends more than 11,000 adults and children to the hospital each year. Here are tips on how to clear your driveway safely.

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Health story of the year: Salt vindicated

In 2011, half a dozen medical studies showed the health benefits of salt or revealed the significant risks of low-sodium diets, providing vindication for this essential nutrient and the people who love it.

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