In Matters Of Health

Eight things doctors would like to say

The top complaint of physicians is that many patients don't follow their advice. 

Toughest thing for them to treat 

Also: 

• Avoiding medical mistakes
• Life-saving questions  
• What waiters don't say

Natural remedies for common health woes

Cayenne pepper can help stop minor bleeding, while garlic fights infections.  

The beverage that eases allergies 

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• Five all-natural cold cures
• World's popular remedies
• What symptoms mean

Doctors warn of serious energy-drink risks

Reports of seizures and hallucinations in kids spur new concerns about the top- selling beverages.  

Not just the caffeine 

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• Unhealthy drinks exposed
• Alcohol deadlier than AIDS
• Teen saves stranger's life

Strength training does more than bulk up muscles

Strength training has strong-armed its way beyond the realm of bodybuilding. A growing body of research shows that working out with weights has health benefits beyond simply bulking up one's muscles and strengthening bones.

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