11 Quick Health Fixes

You're standing at the kitchen counter cutting the juicy watermelon you just hauled home from the supermarket. You can't wait to sink your teeth into it and... ouch! You sink the knife into your finger instead. Wincing in pain, you have to make a split-second decision: Bandage or cold water? In many cases, what you do (or don't do) first matters most. Knowing the right course of action will help you make the best choice. Whether it's treating a sunburn or stopping a bloody nose, read through for quick ways to treat common ailments.

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The Five Worst "Healthy" Fast Food Meals for Kids

Calling them contributors to the childhood obesity epidemic, a non-profit advocacy group made up of nutritionists and physicians has named the five worst "healthy" fast-food meals for kids -- and some longtime favorites are on the list.

For the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) study, dietitians took a look at the calories, fat, sodium, sugar, and cholesterol content using data from the fast-food restaurants' websites. They focused on many of the 53 large and small chain restaurants that participate in Kids Live Well, a program aimed at increasing the "healthful" options on their menus. (McDonald's ubiquitous Happy Meal was also included in the study, even though the chain isn't part of the Live Well campaign.)
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Diet Tips the Pros Tell Their Friends

Wish you had your own get-slim dream team? Well, you’re in luck: We tapped celebrated weight-loss pros and asked them to share the one strategy they feel makes the biggest difference.
Weave these seven wonders into your daily routine, and you’ll be wowed by how the little changes really do add up.

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