You don't need an MRI for lower back pain. You don't need antibiotics for a sinus infection. And you don't need to be screened for osteoporosis, either, if you're under 65.
Seventeen of the top medical specialty groups, representing pediatricians, ear, nose and throat specialists, family doctors and others released their latest list of common tests, treatments and procedures that people don't need.
Some can do harm, like unnecessary antibiotics. Others are simply helping to drive up medical costs.
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What really makes watermelon arousing is the compound citrulline, an amino acid that has been shown to relax blood vessels and rev up sex drive. This fruit does more than get us in the mood; it keeps us going strong thanks to a potent array of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Avocado
This fruit is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals - and it's a great source of energy-sustaining fiber, too. So go wild and toss some avocado in your salad or dice one up and make your salsa extra hearty.
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Robbi Giuliano thinks ditching students' desk chairs in favor of yoga balls is one of the best decisions she ever made in 11 years of teaching.
Replacing stationary seats with inflatable bouncers has raised productivity in her fifth-graders at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School, helping students focus on lessons while improving their balance and core strength, she said.
"I have more attentive children," Giuliano said. "I'm able to get a lot done with them because they're sitting on yoga balls."
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Americans' love affair with fast food may be far from over, but there are signs we may be cutting down on French fries, greasy burgers and other artery-clogging food, according to a new study.
A survey released on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that, on average, adults consumed about 11.3 percent of their daily calorie intake from fast food in the 2007-2010 period – a drop from 12.8 percent in 2003-2006.
The CDC noted that more frequent fast-food consumption is associated with higher energy and fat intake and lower intake of healthful nutrients.
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While we briefly talked about Rihanna's fashion designer venture debut last week, I'd like you to know I left her out intentionally. I just didn't feel the need to discuss or comment on something that looked more like a desperate marketing try (from River Island) than an outpour of actual sartorial talent (from Rihanna). Thus, [...]