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HEALTHY IDEAS

(NAPSA)-Nutritionist Shawn Talbott, Ph.D., offers dieters surprising advice: to manage weight, you need to manage stress. His Get Up-Slim Down Program can help. Learn more at www.GetUpSlim Down.com and at (888) Get-Up-90.

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A report by Quest Diagnostics suggests that people with diabetes or high blood pressure-leading risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-should be tested to identify CKD early, when treatment can slow or halt the disease. Visit questdiagnos tics.com for more information.

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Effective air purifiers, such as Honeywell air purifiers, can capture up to 99 percent or more of airborne pollutants, such as dust, pollen, pet dander and smoke, that pass through their filters. Tips on indoor air quality control are at www.honeywell cleanair.com.

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Because stress affects both your mental and physical health, Dr. Kathleen Hall suggests you go online and play a game or watch a funny video to take a mental break. For tips and advice on how to create a balanced life through play, visit www.pogo.com/take5 toplay.