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Vol. 19, Issue 69 | August 27, 2018
 
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The best ways to bounce back after a tough workout
If you're not following the right steps post-workout, you may not be getting the most out of your efforts. Here's what you should be doing after your cool-down.
 
 
Elevated blood pressure  
Are your blood pressure numbers a little above what they should be? If you don't make smart lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise and eating healthier foods, you'll likely develop high blood pressure.
 
     
 
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Breakfast: How does it help weight control?
Tempted to skip breakfast to save calories? You may be actually sabotaging your weight loss.
Why isn't there a hepatitis C vaccine?
Researchers have been trying to develop a vaccine for hepatitis C for more than 25 years. Find out why progress has been slow.
 
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HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Roasted butternut squash fries
Grilled chicken breasts with roasted yellow tomato sauce
Chicken stir-fry with eggplant, basil and ginger
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Stuffy nose? Try saline spray
To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline nasal drops. You can buy these drops over the counter, and they're effective, safe and nonirritating. And they won't lead to the rebound congestion that sometimes follows the use of nasal decongestants.
 
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