Health and Nutrition
Lactose Intolerance: What you need to know
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Did you know that if you feel sick after drinking milk or eating foods made with milk, you may have lactose intolerance? What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance means you cannot digest foods with lactose in them. Lactose is the sugar found in milk and foods made with milk. Lactose intolerance is not serious, but it can make you very uncomfortable after you eat foods with lactose.

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The Facts About Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
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Foodborne illness comes from eating food or drinking beverages contaminated with bacteria, parasites, or viruses. It  causes symptoms that range from an upset stomach to more serious problems, including: diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration.  Harmful bacteria in raw or undercooked food are the most common cause of foodborne illness.

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Health Factors and Chronic Disease
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Diet, nutrition and proper exercise have always played important parts in maintaining good health. Recent research has focused on the relationship between poor diet, nutrition and exercise habits and development of chronic disease.

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What are Vegetarians eating?
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There are many types of vegetarian diets. The two most common are lacto-ovo, which includes eggs and milk products, but not meat, and vegan, which doesn't include any form of animal products. Teens who are lacto-ovo vegetarians can usually get enough nutrients if their diets are carefully planned. Vegan vegetarians have greater risk of not getting enough of several nutrients, especially vitamins D and B-12, calcium, iron, zinc, and perhaps other trace elements.

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Learn How to Shower To Keep Your Skin Healthy
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Everyday you wash, shave, shampoo, clip your nails, wash, and dry your hair. Personal grooming, for most people, is a series of well-entrenched habits...
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