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Published: August 14, 2008
Have you been feeling a bit run-down lately, or just a bit out of sorts? Maybe you haven’t been eating as healthfully as you should, or you’ve put on a few pounds and feel a little sluggish. Perhaps long days at the office or taking care of your family has left you tired and fatigued. If any of these scenarios sound familiar you may want to try a fast, a practice that has been done for centuries to address any number of problems (including those above). Let’s take a closer look . . .
Published: November 13, 2008
When your life is governed by deadlines, household chores and a variety of other responsibilities, you may find little time to fit in intimacy. That’s a big mistake! Having sex regularly is good for you for a number of reasons. Unfortunately convincing your partner to attend a “party for two” at the end of an exhausting day may take a little more than mere mood music. Instead, try persuading your partner with the latest research showing the significant health benefits derived from an active sex life.
Published: July 31, 2008
You may have heard the buzz about how not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain. But now it’s looking like either too little or too much sleep can actually be connected to obesity. This is according to one of the largest new government studies done to link irregular sleep and obesity. Let’s take a closer look at this recent discovery . . .
Published: February 05, 2009
Weight loss is one of those things that just about everyone would like to accomplish overnight. Unfortunately, once the weight loss “bug” bites, many people embark upon starvation diets and other drastic weight loss programs that can have an adverse impact upon their health. Some methods are even downright dangerous. If you’re interested in shedding a few pounds, you can do it safely and effectively . . . and still do it rather quickly. Keep reading for five safe and easy ways to lose weight fast.
Published: June 05, 2008
Have you ever heard of Russell Silver Syndrome? Perhaps its abbreviation, RSS, is more familiar? And, no – not as in an “RSS feed” like you can get on your computer! Neither of the above terms rang a bell with me to begin with, so I did a little investigating and here’s what I found out . . .
Published: August 18, 2008
When you get an ache or a pain, what do you reach for in your medicine cabinet? Aspirin? Ibuprofen? Acetaminophen? Well, one of those options has been linked to a rare condition called Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or SJS, and is being blamed for the cause of a California girl’s blindness. Keep reading for more information on this rare condition and the pain-reliever that may cause it.
Published: May 06, 2008
Teeth whitening options have become increasingly popular lately, with procedures offered at places anywhere from the mall to cruise ships. Not to mention the home kits that you can find at your local drugstore or supermarket. But before you fork over your hard-eared money for expensive whitening solutions, you might want to try one of these effective techniques . . .
Published: March 11, 2008
Have you ever had just one too many helpings at the dinner table and regretted it later? It’s certainly understandable - sometimes mom’s cooking is just too good to pass up! Perhaps you’ve been out to eat and the dessert menu is just calling out to you “pick me, pick me” and even though you’re stuffed to the brim you order a piece of cheesecake. It may have sounded like a good idea at the time, but in an hour’s time you may have been cursing your decision when you feel full and bloated, and maybe even a bit nauseous.
Published: August 28, 2008
Have you ever sat down to a meal, and had just one too many bites past the “full” point? Perhaps it was at an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, or maybe you couldn’t resist your mom’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner. For most people, such a type of eating occurs only once in a great while. But for some, it becomes a way of life and may happen on a daily basis. At that point, it may develop into an eating disorder called binge eating.
Published: October 06, 2008
Are you wondering what all the fuss and excitement is when it comes to the Wii Fit Exercise Game? Maybe you’ve seen advertisements for it on TV, or heard your kids or grandkids talk about it. If you’re curious about all the buzz, you’re certainly not alone. Let’s take a look at some of the surprising health benefits you can gain from playing the Wii.
