Filipina shot dead by police in Virginia

A Filipina was shot to death at a warehouse store in the U.S. state of Virginia on Wednesday afternoon (US time), after she tried to attack deputies.The Philippine Embassy in Washington on Thursday night (Manila time) cited initial information identifying the Filipina as Mhai de Leon Scott, 38, from Bulacan. Mhai de Leon Scott was shot by responding police officers after reportedly running amok at a Costco store.According...

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Husband of Filipina raped and killed in Australia vowed justice will be served

The husband of the Filipina raped and killed in Queensland Australia on Thursday vowed that his wife will have justice.Cory Ryther, whose pregnant wife Filipina Joan Canino Ryther was raped and murdered last week on her way to work.GMA News was able to talk with the widower through Skype. Ryther reportedly said that he never thought that we would lose his wife through a violent crime.“From the time she was missing up to the time that…...

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Do You Really Need That Medical Test?

Make sure your insurance covers any test your doctor wants to give you.Unnecessary medical tests are inflating your bills—and may even be endangering your health. A 2006 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that in 43% of routine checkups of outwardly healthy people, doctors ordered an X-ray, electrocardiogram, or urinalysis—tests that are not recommended for routine prevention under national guidelines. "There is harm in...

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Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Natural Health

From Health magazine Brain: Feeling down? Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Tai Chi, and yoga are known depression-fighters; SAM-e, full-spectrum lighting, prayer, gratitude, and positive affirmations may also help. For fatigue with depression, try acetyl-L-carnitine (an amino acid derivative). Take 500 milligrams two or three times a day.Head: Biofeedback, a relaxation technique that sends brain-wave info to the user via headphones and fingertip electrodes, can prevent migraines. Magnesium supplements or herbs such as butterbur or feverfew may also...

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5 Tips for Staying Active With Kids and Family

5 Tips for Staying Active With Kids and Family - Health.com SHARE Subscribe to Health Magazine All You Coastal Living Cooking Light Food and Wine Health My Recipes Real Simple Southern Living Sunset SweepstakesHealth NewsettersSubscribeHealthy & HappyNews & ViewsSex & RelationshipsHome & FamilyMind & BodyDiet & FitnessCardio WorkoutsLose WeightGet StrongerYoga & PilatesFood & RecipesRecipesMust-Eat FoodsCelebrity...

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9 Ways to Live Longer

Habits to help you live longer - Health.com SHARE Subscribe to Health Magazine All You Coastal Living Cooking Light Food and Wine Health My Recipes Real Simple Southern Living Sunset SweepstakesHealth NewsettersSubscribeHealthy & HappyNews & ViewsSex & RelationshipsHome & FamilyMind & BodyDiet & FitnessCardio WorkoutsLose WeightGet StrongerYoga & PilatesFood & RecipesRecipesMust-Eat FoodsCelebrity ChefsMyths...

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9 Simple Steps to Happiness

A few years ago, Debbie Jankowski went hunting for a way to bring her life new joy. She found the solution in her bank account. "I had always been thrifty, but I decided it was time to spend money on things that would broaden my world," says Jankowski, who's based in Philadelphia. She splurged on sightseeing in Ireland and jungle-roaming in Costa Rica with her husband, along with a yoga retreat closer to home. "These outings have refreshed me and...

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What to Do When You Disagree With Your Doctor

By Amanda GardnerYou trust your doctor (we hope). But there are times when you may not see eye to eye. She wants you to take a certain drug or see a specialist—or not—and you think she's just plain wrong. Or you're worried that you can’t afford it.What should you do? Don't slink out of the office without bothering to mention your objections. (This makes physicians really cranky.) Think of your doctor as your partner, not your boss.Here are some tips on how to express your questions or concerns in a number of common scenarios.Next: Your doctor...

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Laid Off? The 8 Healthiest Ways to Spend Your Time

Healthiest Ways to Spend Your Time - Health.com SHARE Subscribe to Health Magazine All You Coastal Living Cooking Light Food and Wine Health My Recipes Real Simple Southern Living Sunset SweepstakesHealth NewsettersSubscribeHealthy & HappyNews & ViewsSex & RelationshipsHome & FamilyMind & BodyDiet & FitnessCardio WorkoutsLose WeightGet StrongerYoga & PilatesFood & RecipesRecipesMust-Eat FoodsCelebrity ChefsMyths...

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