health

The word health has many connotations and uses in everyday life. The primary definition according to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is "the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially: freedom from physical disease or pain ... the general condition of the body."

On the Internet, users searching for the term health are usually seeking basic medical advice. Luckily, there are plenty of locations to find this advice that are both comprehensive and credible. Many of these sites are also hosted by the government, ensuring the facts seen are from a legitimate source.

Some of these sites include Health.com, Health.gov, and WebMD. Users can also find a slew of news from the health world courtesy of CNN. Regardless of where you look, do make sure to consult a physician if you are not feeling well. It's the best way to make sure you are on the road to a healthy life.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “health”

• in Lifestyle
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  Understanding the most common diet myths will lead down the path to your healthy, permanent weight loss goal.
  by john27 / on Jul 9, 2010
• in Lifestyle
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  Serotonin, a chemical produced by the body, has a direct control on gestational diabetes, says new study.
  by theconsciouslife / on Jul 2, 2010
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  Study: Kids Living Near Highways Have Higher Diagnoses of Asthma
  Results from a recent study by the Mayo Clinic show that children who lived near major highway or railroad intersections have higher diagnoses of asthma.
  by sageone73 / on May 10, 2010

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