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Another Increase in Health Premiums
The health industry's main lobbying group, America's Health
Insurance Plans, reports that medical premiums increased 8.8%
between 2004 and 2005. The lobbying group claims this is good
news since the actual premium rate of growth has continued...
Beware: Your Fireplace Or Wood Burning Stove May Be Harming Your Health In An Unexpected Way
As the holidays near and the air becomes more frigid, families gather around fireplaces and wood-burning stoves seeking warm comfort. Unfortunately for many --- especially those who suffer from asthma and allergies -- the use of such heating devices...
Don't Loose Your Head over Health Care Worries
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Find Health Food Sources In Your Town
Many individuals are striving to live a healthier lifestyle by
including wholesome, natural foods in the diet but have a
difficult time finding appropriate health food sources in their
town.
If you find yourself in this situation, do not...
Health Club Secrets -- 5 Monster Tips For Choosing a Health Club
Copyright 2006 Brad Howard
With the New Year coming in, people by the droves put their New
Year's resolutions in gear. For many health clubs, the month of
January marks the easiest time of the year to entice and under
deliver the hopes and...
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Lung Health Facts
• One in five Canadians – six million adults and children – has a respiratory problem.
• Almost 750,000 Canadians are affected by COPD and this number is expected to increase significantly over the next 20 years. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common underlying conditions that contribute to COPD.
• Over 2 million Canadians suffer from asthma.
• Lung disease is the third-leading cause of death among Canadians. Every 20 minutes in Canada someone dies from lung disease.
Source: The Lung Association
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