Lymphedema Treatment: Weekend Warriors Reap Health Benefits

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Only Exercise on Weekends? That May Be Ok

CNN—For many of us, week days are so busy that it can be hard to find time to exercise. According to a recent study, packing the recommended weekly amount of exercise into a couple of days a week, while not ideal, offers about the same health benefits as exercising throughout the week.

Cursing Linked to Honesty

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People who swear the most tend to be the most honest, according to a team of researchers who found that cursing is used more as a way to express emotion than to show disrespect or disparage others. Rather than being anti-social, people who curse may actually be better at presenting their true selves.

Diet Drinks: No Benefits, Potential Harm

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The American diet is too high in sugar—approximately 75 percent of processed foods and drinks contain added sugar, and consumption of sugary drinks has increased fivefold since the 1950s. Enter sugar-free, artificially sweetened, "diet" beverages, said to be a healthier option that helps prevent weight gain. But not so fast.

Who Should Not See a Chiropractor

Health After 50—The risk of injury from chiropractic treatment is generally low when performed by a trained and licensed practitioner. Spinal manipulation has fewer risks than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and most of the technique's side effects are mild. Still, there are some individuals who shouldn't seek chiropractic treatment.

Comparing Different Types of Bacon

Berkeley Wellness—Canadian bacon and turkey bacon have significantly fewer calories and less fat than regular bacon. But they're not better in all ways-which is why you should limit how much you eat of any type of bacon.