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How to Recognize the Signs of Hearing Loss

By Your Healthy Outlook Staff at 1 March, 2009, 3:25 pm

If you couldn’t hear well, would you wait five to nine years or longer to address the problem? Many people do just that. The average age of first-time hearing aid users is 67, yet the Better Hearing Institute reports that nearly half of all people with hearing loss are younger than 55. Why the delay in seeking help?

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Clearing the Air on Allergies in the Home

By Your Healthy Outlook Staff at 28 February, 2009, 3:20 pm

The sun is shining, the grass is green and the flowers are once again in bloom. It’s one of loveliest times of the year. So why do you feel so miserable?

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New Moms: Budget Benefits of Breastfeeding

By Your Healthy Outlook Staff at 26 February, 2009, 3:18 pm

New mothers are considering a relatively new factor in the bottle versus breast debate — the economy. In fact, 88 percent of new moms are weighing the budget benefits of breastfeeding right alongside the health benefits, a recent survey shows.

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Celebrate a Pop-culture Icon with Delicious Raisins

By Your Healthy Outlook Staff at 26 February, 2009, 3:15 pm

What do you think of when you think of raisins? Sure, you know they are tasty and nutritious, but does anything else come to mind?

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How to Keep Air Fresh in Your Green Home

By Your Healthy Outlook Staff at 25 February, 2009, 3:12 pm

More energy-efficient and airtight homes provide lower carbon emissions, significant energy savings and the psychological boost of knowing we’re all doing something to help preserve the planet – so what’s not to love?

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