Poor Sleep Contributes to Health Problems (HealthDay)New studies are discovering just how vital sleep is to overall health.

A Run on the Beach Can Bring Misery (HealthDay)Summer beach bums who plan on jogging on sand instead of their usual pavement need to be extra careful to avoid injuries, experts say.

Health Tip: Know the Signs of Anorexia (HealthDay)Anorexia nervosa occurs when a person is consumed with body image, loses weight and often exercises compulsively. Although it can affect people of any age or gender, the American Academy of Family Physicians says it is most prevalent in teenage girls.

Women’s Health Risks Rise Along With Weight (HealthDay)Another major study finds that the more obese a woman is, the greater her risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and death.

Low-Fat Dairy Products May Fight High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)Eating dairy products, especially low-fat ones, could help lower your blood pressure, a new study suggests.

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