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1). Protecting America with Specialty Gases
Prior to 9/11, environmental concerns largely focused on monitoring, controlling and reducing the pollution the industrial revolution had set in motio

2). Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Certain Diseases
Heavy drinking may lead to more than alcoholism, according to recent studies. A report appearing online, to be published later in a print version of The International Journal of Cancer, revealed that women who drink an average of more than two alcoholic beverages a day double their chances of being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, compared with those who drink ...

3). A Spoon Full of Sugar - How to Save on Prescription Drugs in Texas
With the cost of prescription drugs continuing to skyrocket, you need to stay savvy regarding the use of money-saving strategies. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, prescription drug expenditures, in Texas as well as throughout the U.S., grew at double-digit rates during almost every year since 1980.

4). Everything You Wanted To Know About Alternative Medicine In Texas But Were Afraid To Ask
Many people in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas are increasingly looking for ways to improve their health and well-being.

5). An Apple Juice A Day May Keep Asthma Away In Texas
Researchers have discovered that kids in Dallas, Houston and the rest of Texas who drink lots of apple juice may be less likely to develop asthma symptoms. The National Heart and Lung Institute research is the latest to issue a study linking apples and individual human health.

6). Which Is The Healthier Choice For Texans: Margarine or Butter?
Both are yellowish and taste great on fresh baked bread. But for individuals who live in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, both butter and margarine have their health pluses and minuses.

7). The High Deductible Health Plan - What Is It And How Does It Benefit Me?
Benefits experts are stating that conventional coverage, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs), are still the main types of health care plans.

8). Insuring Yourself In a Changing Economy
It began with phasing company funded retirements out and phasing 401ks in. Now the new trend in corporate America is for employees to purchase their own health insurance benefits.

9). Texans Are Falling In Love With Yodeling
For some individuals who live in Dallas, Houston, Austin and elsewhere in Texas, yodeling is just a bunch of yelling. For others, yodeling or jodeling is a form of singing that is starting to sweep Texas. In fact, several semi-famous Texan singers, like Arthur Miles and Don Wasler, incorporated yodeling as part of their distinctive vocal styles.

10). Minority Children In Texas More Likely To Die of Asthma
Minority children in Texas are at higher risk for asthma, according to recent reports. One million children in Texas are considered asthmatic -- more than ten percent of all children in the country diagnosed with the disease -- and African-American and Puerto Rican kids are six times as likely to die from it as their counterparts, says a report from the National Center for Health Statistics.

11). Free Treatment For Diabetics In Texas: Exercise
Well, well, well. I do believe we finally have a winner: free therapy for the growing number of those with diabetes. It turns out there are few excuses for diabetics -- or any of us, for that matter -- not to exercise. According to recent reports, nearly any form of exercise benefits the long-term control of blood sugar levels, be it aerobic, weight/resistance training, or both.

12). Whadyasay? Texas Babies With Hearing Loss In Need of Early Intervention
"Your turn," a new mother directs from across the room to her sleeping partner. She has just fallen asleep after three hours of pacing the floor with a colicky baby, head drooped gratefully against the luxurious papasan cushion, when, it seems only moments later, he awakens again.

13). Pollution May Increase Asthma and Cholesterol Risks for Texans
This new pronouncement from medical researchers is a tough one, especially if you are an individual who lives in heavy traffic cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin and other populated areas in Texas. Pollution may contribute not only to asthma, but also to higher cholesterol.

14). Recent Discovery A Breakthrough For Texans Concerned About Diabetes?
British researchers believe they may have found a molecule that can taste sweets. This breakthrough could lead to better lines of treatment for the hundreds of thousands of diabetics who live in Dallas, Houston, Austin and elsewhere in the state of Texas.

15). Getting The Most From Your Individual Health Plan In Texas
How can you effectively utilize your individual health insurance plan? It starts by becoming an active participant in your own health and healthcare.

16). How Does a PPO Work In Texas?
Many Texans shopping for individual health insurance do not understand what a Preferred Provider Organization (or PPO) is all about. A PPO negotiates discount arrangements with doctors, hospitals and other providers who accept lower fees from the insurer for their services.

17). Personal Health Information - Keeping Tabs On Your Health In Texas
Your personal health information - do you know who has it or where to find it in Dallas, Houston or in the other Texas cities where you have lived? Do you have it?

18). Mastering The Basics Of Inline Skating In Texas
Inline skating is a great way for individuals in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas to get and keep in shape. But before attempting this sport, you should know some of the basics, as well as take safety precautions, such as wearing a helmet and pads.

19). Riding The Waves - A Guide To Water Skiing In Texas
Water skiing is a popular summer activity throughout Texas, with people flocking to lakes and beaches with skis and boat in tow.

20). Do Drink The Water In Texas
You may watch what you eat in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas. But do you watch what you drink? A number of health problems, including tooth decay, thinning bones, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, cancer and obesity are linked to the beverages you drink.

21). Mom-And-Pop Shops In Texas Encounter Hurdles When Buying Health Insurance
The results of an April 2004 Commonwealth Fund white paper* show that the economics of small business group insurance makes offering health benefits to employees is risky.

22). Out On The Edge - The Lack of Health Insurance Benefits For Nonstandard Workers In Texas
A 2005 Commonwealth Fund white paper reported on two important trends in the U.S. workforce - the increasing prevalence of workers in part-time, temporary, contract or non-standard positions, and the decline in access to employer-provided health insurance.

23). Keeping An Eye Out For Health Insurance Fraud In Texas
Insurance fraud. It happens daily. There are a number of bogus health insurance companies and agents in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas who will take your money and run.

24). Triathlon Basics...Train All Of Your Body Systems In Texas
A triathlon is a grueling competition that includes running, biking and swimming distances. The races can vary in distances, with the shorter Tinman, which includes a .62 mile swim, 28.6 mile bike race and a 6.2 mile run, to the aptly named Ironman, which includes a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike race and running a marathon - approximately 26 miles.

25). Chinese Food In Texas May Taste Good, But Is It Good For You?
A recent AP newswire story reported the consumer group, Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), has found that the typical Chinese restaurant menu is full of bad nutritional properties.

26). On Your Own - Self-Employment And Health Insurance In Texas
There are more than a million individual or family-owned businesses in Texas, and more people are contemplating opening their own business every day. For the small business owner, the same subject always comes up - self-employed health insurance.

27). Who Wants To Climb A Rock In Texas?
More and more people from all walks of life in Dallas, Houston and all parts of Texas are becoming enthusiastic about rock climbing. Climbing techniques are evolving, and rock-climbing gear is being redeveloped as this sport continues to gain in popularity.

28). Junk In The Trunk In Texas Is Caused By Caloric Imbalances
The fat surplus linked to excess weight and obesity is caused by an imbalance between the amount of calories we consume and the amount of calories we burn during physical activity.

29). Study Finds Parents In Texas Pass Whooping Cough To Babies
The New York Times reported, in an April 2007 article, that the rates of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been steadily increasing since the 1980s, and a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that infants most often catch the disease from older household members, especially infected parents.

30). Five Hundred Million Dollars Pledged To Fight Childhood Obesity Nationally, Including Texas
The New York Times reported, in an April 2007 article, that the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation plans to spend more than $500 million over the next five years to reverse the increase in childhood obesity nationally, including Texas.

31). Forming A Private Purchasing Cooperative For Health Insurance In Texas
As stated by the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Legislature enacted three bills that allow small business employers to form cooperatives for the purchase of employer health benefit plans in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas.

32). More Young Adults Developing Cancer In Texas
According to the American Cancer Society, cancers such as colorectal, thyroid, and testicular are rising in individuals under 40 years of age in Dallas, Houston, throughout Texas, and in the rest of the nation. In addition, the National Cancer institute and the Lance Armstrong Foundation reports that cancer survival rate

33). Flying On A Wave - The Basics Of Kite Surfing In Texas
It looks easy on TV. A kite, instead of a boat, pulling you across vast expanses of water. Kite surfing, also known as fly surfing or kiteboarding, uses the power of a kite to pull the rider through the water on a small surfboard, a wakeboard, or a kiteboard.

34). More Small Business Health Insurance Basics In Texas
Because premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance levels for small business group health insurance policies in Texas can vary widely from plan to plan, it pays to shop around.

35). Heavy Drinking During College In Texas May Harm Heart
Research suggests that heavy drinking during the college years, in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, takes its toll on the heart. In a 2007 study, college students who regularly drank to excess had above-normal levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood marker for systemic inflammation long linked to cardiovascular illness.

36). One Out Of Five At Risk In Texas For Developing Diabetes
Diabetes is becoming the greatest public health crisis of the next quarter century. In a new report from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), one in five individuals in the country is either at high risk for developing Type-2 diabetes or are unaware that they already have diabetes.

37). The Power Of A Good Diet In Texas
A series of recent studies seems to confirm that the foods individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas put in their mouths has a substantial impact on their health.

Oatmeal is Heart Smart.

38). An Aspirin A Day In Texas May Keep Cancer Away
Individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas who take an aspirin a day may lower the odds of colon, prostate and breast cancer if you are at high risk for those malignancies, researchers at the American Cancer Society report.

39). Code Red: Texas In Crisis Over Number Of Uninsured
The American populace has been sufficiently bombarded by information on the "health insurance crisis," the "healthcare crisis," the "community crisis." Despite living in a country where everyone is supposedly entitled to equal access, another horrifying and dismal piece of information seems to be released almost everyday on the declining state of healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured,

40). Speed Still Kills In Texas
A 2007 study, conducted by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, provides researchers with additional evidence of a correlation between frequent amphetamine and cocaine usage among young individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas and the occurrence of strokes.

41). Coming Full Circle In Texas: Integrating Natural Health Principles Into Everyday Life
The nineteenth century may not have been so kind to natural healers. Western medicine was witnessing the dawn of many fascinating achievements, after all, and commandeering the spotlight: antibiotics, advancement in surgery techniques, and better trauma care were seen throughout Texas and the United States. The love affair was in the lab, not in the garden.

42). Mountain Biking Is The King Of Biking Sports In Texas
Texas is a large wide-open state with a lot of exciting and beautiful spaces and places. There are a variety of terrains available, providing individuals who enjoy mountain biking numerous trails and roads to travel on for hundreds of miles.

43). Reducing Salt Use Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease For Texans
Researchers from the American Dietetic Association report that reducing the amount of salt in your diet can lower your risk of developing heart disease by 25 percent, and the risk of dying from heart disease by 20 percent.

44). Urban Exploration -- Exploring Cityscapes In Texas
If you like dark, confined spaces but hate nature, perhaps the sport called urban exploration, urbex or UE, might be the activity for you. To participate in urbex, individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas spend hours examining the normally unseen or off-limits parts of urban landscapes.

45). Just What In The Heck Is Parkour, And How Can I Do It In Texas?
Parkour. You may have seen it performed in the latest James Bond movie, "Casino Royale," and in the futuristic French movie, "District B-13." Young, athletic men moving from rooftop to rooftop, room-to-room, sidewalk to balcony, using a variety of fantastic leaps, bounds and landings.

46). Putting On The Pounds May Mean Added Asthma Risk For Texans
The more you weigh, the less you may be able to breathe. New research suggests that overweight and obese individuals in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas are 50 percent more likely to develop asthma than normal-weight men and women. Public health efforts to control asthma should therefore emphasize the importance of healthy weight management, the study researchers reported.

47). Texas Hospitals Ask For Help To Make Health Insurance More Affordable And Accessible
The Texas Hospital Association (THA) is urging lawmakers in Dallas, Houston and throughout the rest of the state to take the right steps to make health insurance more affordable and accessible to individuals in Texas. The state ranks first in the country in the percentage of uninsured residents (24.6%).

48). Seven Newly-Identified Diabetes Genes
Recent research findings may offer some new hope to 20.8 million individuals in Dallas, Houston, elsewhere in Texas and throughout the rest of the United States who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unfortunately unaware that they have the disease.

49). Young Women Are Learning To Fight Back: What You Can Do To Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
The American Cancer Society predicts 34,170 new cancer cases in Texas this year. Of those, 2, 480 are expected to be breast in third place, following lung (9,920 cases expected), and colon/rectum (3,220). Nationally, 26% of new cancer diagnose 178,480 will be breast, accounting for one-third of all cancers in women.

50). Aromatherapy Grows: Not Just For The Girls Anymore
Aromatherapy, like many other natural treatments, is growing more powerful in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas. Once thought of as just so many pretty scents, the populace is becoming more aware of how powerful this therapy can be in changing mood, relaxing muscles, even relieving migraines.

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