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DR. WEIL: Sometimes, 'adequate' choline isn't enough

Researchers have concluded that men and postmenopausal women need more choline - a vital micronutrient - than what's considered "adequate intake."

Proper storage extends food life

Storage tips for keeping foods fresh for as long as possible.

The ups and downs of working in the great outdoors

Would it really be blissful to be outside most of the day in some of Colorado's most beautiful spots? Aside from the occasional mosquito bite, are there any downsides? The Rocky found three individuals willing to share their experiences.

List of drugs with suicide concerns

A list of some prescription medications for which concerns have been raised involving suicidal thoughts and actions:

Suicide risks studied in drugs for physical ills

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Cody Miller was a high school football player who was allergic to ragweed. Douglas Briggs was a doctor coping with pain from an old back injury.

DR. WEIL: Methadone free of major side effects

Long-term use of methadone is relatively safe, with no serious or long-term adverse side effects to the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones, blood, brain or other vital organ.

NORDHAUS: Take a Colorado break and just ride the wave

Colorado is a terrible place to be an aspiring surfer. Obviously, it's a state with no waves. This doesn't stop legions of Coloradans from trying, however.

Kids have Presidential Fitness aspirations

Seven-year-Old Ethan Snapp and his 10-year-old sister Sheridan dove into the sometimes-grueling President's Challenge Physical Fitness Test and came out the other end grinning.

Gently wash mushrooms

Recent research at Pennsylvania State University has found that washing mushrooms can limit the growth of bacteria and keep them fresh for longer.

DR. WEIL: Gastric bypass means lifelong diet changes

Gastric bypass surgery requires lifelong changes in eating habits in order to lose weight, keep it off and ensure that you're getting adequate nutrition with limited food intake.

Energy bars pack a punch of nutrients -- and calories

Beware of energy bars: They are full of nutrients, but also calories. One solution is to make your own.

Plank exercises strengthen your core, relieve back pain

No question, exercising the core can be a bore. But consider this: Strengthening these muscles can not only relieve back pain but make it possible to suck in your tum, which in turn gives you a fighting chance to zip your pants.

Hip fracture can set off fatal downward spiral

A broken hip by itself doesn't kill elderly patients, but it can create a cascade of events such as pneumonia and heart attack that will.

DR. WEIL: Diet can reduce problems of endometriosis

Is there anything a person can do nutritionally for endometriosis?

Camping comfort goes heavy on the gear

If "roughing it" isn't your idea of camping fun, check out gear that brings a touch of luxury to the great outdoors.

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