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Child Wellness: Dealing with a child bully

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Nothing is more embarrassing than having your child bully, pick on, and make other children cry. According to the experts, it needs to be managed before it gets out of control. Marcie Fraser reports.

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Healthy Living: New treatments make cellulite history

HEALTH

Ninety percent of women have to contend with cellulite no matter their size, but new treatments can help get rid of that nagging body flaw by beach season. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

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Tone Up: A medicine ball workout

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You may have heard it from your parents: Make work exercise - go out and chop some wood. Well, what if you don't have any wood to chop? Try a workout with medicine balls! Marcie Fraser demonstrates.

02/07/2012 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: Chemotherapy pills now covered by insurance

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Cancer patients in New York might see some reduced bills this year as insurance companies are now required to cover chemotherapy pills the same way they would cover intravenous treatment. Our Katie Gibas tells us what this means for patients and the entire field of oncology.

Updated 02/05/2012 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: Trying to Solve a Mystery

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Some say it's something in the environment, others say it's a bacterial infection, or, as originally diagnosed, something more psychological. Experts say right now solving this mystery is a process of elimination. Casey Bortnick reports.

Updated 02/04/2012 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: The impact of laptops on male fertility

In the U.S. there are nearly 100 million laptops. Some researchers say if you are looking to buy your guy one, you should investigate whether or not it will affect his fertility. Marcie Fraser reports.

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Child Wellness: Girls getting their periods at a young age

If you are the parent of a young girl, don't be surprised if they come to you to tell you they have their period early. Some are getting their periods at as young as 8 years old. Marcie Fraser reports.

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Healthy Living: Innovations make "farmed vs. fresh" fish debate more nuanced

From farmed versus wild to sustainable versus unsustainable, experts have many tips to help consumers get their hooks into the best fish selection for one's diet. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

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Healthy Living: Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a dangerous condition where the valve near the main artery of the heart becomes too small to pump blood to the rest of the body. YNN's Casey Bortnick reports.

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Healthy Living: Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation, it's the most common form of heart irregularity. YNN's Marcie Fraser reports on AFIB causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Healthy Living: Autism diagnosis

The criteria that must be met to fall into the autism spectrum is about to change. Casey Bortnick has the story, and why some say the changes are designed to make things more clear.

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Tone Up: Exercising at home

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Joining a gym may not be for everyone, especially beginners. You may be easily intimidated. Marcie Fraser has a few exercises that you can do at home. All you need is a nice, comfy mat.

02/02/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Challenge yourself with a ‘low jack’

Who doesn't know how to do a jumping jack? If you want to put in a little extra leg work, why not try a ‘low jack?’ Marcie Fraser demonstrates the exercise.

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Tone Up: A twist on crunches

If you’re trying to work on your abdominal muscles, you’re probably familiar with crunches. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates how to use an exercise ball to mix it up a bit.

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Tone Up: Using different types of handles at the gym

When you hit a gym, sometimes it can be confusing. There are a lot of different handles to use, and each one does something different to your body. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates one way to work part of the back.

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Tone Up: Cold weather walking

Many people enjoy walking outside all year. But when the cooler weather comes, a lot of people become more sedentary. Marcie Fraser has a solution for cold weather walkers.

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Tone Up: Finding the right fuel for your workout

When you're looking for energy for a workout, many people reach for macaroni, pasta, and breads. Whole grains are better. Marcie Fraser takes a look at some healthy foods to fuel your workouts.

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Tone Up: Vibram FiveFingers

Marcie Fraser checks out a running shoe unlike any other conventional running shoe called Vibram FiveFingers.

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Child Wellness: Salt

Child Wellness Wednesday

What parent doesn't want their kid to be healthy? What your children are eating now can impact their adult lives. Marcie Fraser reports.

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01/25/2012 05:00 AM

Child Wellness: Synthetic marijuana

It’s sometimes called Purple Sky or K2 Spice. Synthetic marijuana is often sold as incense, and on the back of the package it says ‘not for human consumption’ and ‘shouldn't be inhaled.’ But as Marcie Fraser reports, that’s not stopping some kids from using it.

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Child Wellness: R.A.D. training for kids

According the U.S. Justice Department, when we talk about abduction of children by strangers, in nearly in 80 percent of cases the first contact is within one mile of their home. Marcie Fraser reports.

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Child Wellness: Finding the right pet for your family

What child doesn't want a pet for a pal? If you are considering a pet for your family, there are a few things you need to consider. Marcie Fraser has more.