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By the Numbers
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The average American eats 3 times the recommended amount of daily sodium. Do you? Find out where sodium is hiding in your food.
Good Advice
Skip the sunscreen to soak up some vitamin D? A common piece of bad advice exposed. Plus, the surprising beverage to reach for after your workout. And “Medical-ease” explains terms your doctor uses.
Change One Thing
The secrets of perfect posture. And a quick test to identify—and correct—your posture problems.
you & your doctor
Doctor’s Pulse: Colon Health
Straight from the doctor: The truth about probiot- ics, which type of fi ber is right for you, and more.
Medicine Matters: Remember Your Meds
No more excuses! 14 foolproof tips to help make sure you never forget your meds again.
Smart Men Tell All
(Not) just for men: 3 icebreakers to jumpstart important discussions with your doc.
Anatomy 101: Heartburn
What happens when you have heartburn, and how often is too often to reach for antacids.
C O V E R P H O T O G R A P H B Y M I K E N EWL I N G
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Look inside for more than 253 tips you can start using today!
Too busy to play? p.40
3 ways to add play to your life, and maybe even improve your health and career.
Your Inheritance. p.22
5 steps for recording your family’s health history, and what to do next.
Decorate your plate. p.46
Your color-coded guide to nutrition.
Aches & pains. p. 32
Finally! How to pick the right pain reliever every time.
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editor’s letter test your health IQ talking to your doctor building a health library
SUMMER 2010 | HEALTHY ADVICE 1
MIKE NEWLING
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