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Did spending too much time looking at your phone help get you fat?  Try turning things around by installing a food tracking app!  These apps get the best reviews to help you mind what your putting in your mouth. https://www.npr.org/2018/01/01/574109412/we-gave-weight-loss-using-food-tracking-apps-a-try

Each new year, millions of Americans make the resolution to get healthy and lose weight.   While some choose a trend diet, others take a completely different route.  But which diets do the experts think are the best to achieve long term weight loss and overall health? Which Diets Are Ranked Best By Experts

Nationwide, the flu continues to take it's toll.  Health officials still advise it is not too late to get the vaccine but it is not immediately effective.  In addition to being vaccinated, follow recommended precautions as reported in this USA Today article. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/29/flu-season-early/990271001/

As reported flu cases start to increase in West Virginia, health care professionals say it is not too late to get the flu shot.  While you can still get the flu if you're vaccinated, symptoms of this year's strain can be lessened as can recovery time.  If you haven't yet been vaccinated or think you may be experiencing the first symptoms, seek help quickly.  Click this helpful link to  MedExpress Urgent Care  for locations near you.    http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/flu-activity-worsens-in-w-va-ohio-as-peak-approaches/article_12d1b55a-36a9-5baf-ab30-f1cc80976e37.html

Down and out with the flu in Tennessee?  Getting help quickly could be the key to a faster recovery.  Treatment at early onset is key, particularly for infants, children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.   Visit an urgent care center for help as soon as you think you may have the flu.  If you are Tennessee, try Fast Pace Urgent Care.  Visit their site for a list of locations and hours.    http://www.fastpaceurgentcare.com/ http://wkrn.com/2017/12/13/doctors-warn-deadly-flu-strain-has-arrived-in-middle-tennessee/

Today in the City of Brotherly Love, this cow escaped a nativity scene and made a run for it on I-95! https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Cow-Live-Nativity-464115753.html

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Creepy tweet from Netflix that they're watching us! https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/12/netflix-reminds-everyone-its-creeping-on-them/?ncid=mobilenavtrend

How important is getting a flu shot this year if it is possibly only 10% against effective? http://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2017/12/10/Amid-questions-on-effectiveness-experts-recommend-flu-vaccinations.html

So you've finally gotten in the routine of taking a daily multivitamin.  They're right there on your vanity and they just taste so good that you somewhat look forward to taking them each day.  You're patting yourself on the back for sticking to this healthy routine, and then you read this... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5144605/Gummy-vitamins-NOT-work-harm-good.html

This week, one of the first surveys regarding sexual harassment was conducted since the wave of celebrity accusations began weeks ago.  The survey found that to some degree, attitudes by both men and women fell along party lines, and revealed that recent headlines do not necessarily have men rethinking their workplace behavior. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/large-majority-americans-say-there-sexual-harassment-job-n825121

Norman Rockwell painted the scenario of the perfect American family, gathered together at the holidays and embracing each others company.  But for many, that scenario is merely a myth for magazine covers and scenarios.  Here are a few tips for surviving the holidays with family: http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/dealing-with-a-dysfunctional-family-during-the-holidays

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2017/11/22/Poll-1-in-3-Americans-dreads-political-talk-at-Thanksgiving/stories/201711220139

Several days ago we shared a story about David Cassidy's hospitalization.  We are sad to post this follow up story about his death.  RIP, David aka Keith Partridge. http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html

We've all been there.  Admit it, at one point (or three) you forgot to take the bag of "stuff" out before cooking the bird, or left the heat cranked up to the inferno setting a little too long.  Or dreadfully, forgot to thaw the bird!  Be a rock star this Thanksgiving by avoiding these common mistakes. https://www.buzzfeed.com/jesseszewczyk/how-to-make-thanksgiving-turkey?utm_term=.qmO0VeEKv#.owV9nqRZd

Charles Manson, perhaps the country's most notorious cult leader and murderer, has died at the age of 83 after nearly 5 decades imprisoned in California, a state which spends more money per prisoner than any other US state.  The Pew Charitable Trust recently examined the state of prison healthcare and released this fascinating report. http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/reports/2017/10/prison-health-care-costs-and-quality

Check out @USDAFoodSafety’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety/status/932292674115252226?s=09

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/11/19/americans-like-fruits-more-than-veggies-but-we-dont-eat-much-of-either-says-new-cdc-report/#38d1e6ef3a13

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/18/entertainment/david-cassidy-hospitalized/index.html

If you have a head transplanted onto your body, are you a different person? https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/11/17/italian-doctor-says-worlds-first-human-head-transplant-imminent/847288001/