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A Sweet Assortment
If fresh fruits are good for us, why should we limit our consumption of fruit juice? .
 The long-term health effects of using artificial sweeteners are unclear, but some experts advise using them sparingly.
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The more sweets we eat, the more our brain craves them. Learn about this phenomenon, and some tips for regaining control.
Travel Well If you become constipated when you travel, understanding why could help you avoid problems on future trips. Working Out
 Elliptical trainers are easier on your joints than running and provide a great aerobic workout. After mastering the proper form, you can adjust the machine's settings to focus on developing your endurance or specific lower-body muscles.
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Test your knowledge of antibiotics with this quiz. ( Bonus question: Why should you keep taking an antibiotic until it is all gone?)
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Psychotherapy can be a helpful component of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment, according to a recent analysis. This four-part article describes the role of the mind and stress relief in IBS. The World A-Whirl
 If you someday experience a spinning sensation, you may have "benign paroxysmal positional vertigo" (BPPV). Typically persisting for several days or weeks, this unpleasant condition is common, especially in seniors. Some doctors are insufficiently informed about BPPV diagnosis and treatment. Learn about the condition so you can advocate for proper care, if necessary. If you experience recurrent BPPV, your physician or physical therapist may teach you how to do the treatment maneuver at home. You may also want to ask if this alternate technique would be appropriate for you. For Cat and Dog Lovers
 If you are like a great many other people with pets, you may fail to recognize that your dog or cat is too heavy. Roughly half of American dogs and cats are overweight or obese, increasing their risk of diabetes, heart and kidney diseases, arthritis, and other health conditions. How can you tell if your four-footed friend is overweight? This article describes an easy way to check, and simple, positive steps for bringing down a chubby pet's weight. Additional tips are available here. Your pet will feel better, live longer, require less expensive veterinary care - and love you just as much. In fact, a recent study suggests cats that have slimmed down may become more affectionate. Cancer Surgery
 When possible before any surgery, it is best to seek out a surgeon and a hospital that often treat patients with your condition. Frequent surgeries of the same type allow a surgeon and hospital staff to become more expert in the procedure and after-care, increasing your odds of a successful operation and smooth recovery. Cancer patients now have a way to check how frequently surgeries for 11 types of cancer are performed at any California hospital. The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) has collected and published data from 2014. This copy of their data file has been reformatted to simplify use by our Santa Clara County readers. All prospective hospital patients may be interested in another CHCF service, CalQualityCare, which rates hospitals according to patient experience, safety, and re-hospitalization. | 
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