5,196 articles related to "health"

Your Metabolism and Fat Loss

If you know someone that has been trying to lose weight and get into shape, you have probably heard words such as, "I just eat one meal a day to lose weight" or "I'm afraid if I eat, I'll gain weight" but sadly, this misnomer is why so many...

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Walking, Water, and Weight Watchers: The 3 W’s for Weight Loss

I have been seriously working on losing weight for about 2 1/2 months and many people have asked me what I am doing to be so successful. I reply, “The 3 W’s for weight loss!” Of course they don’t know what the 3 W’s of weight loss are so I ...

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The Importance of Treadmill Mats

The Importance of Treadmill Mats by: Paul Johnson One important accessory that you will want to get with your new treadmill is a good treadmill mat. If you are not sure of what a treadmill mat is, then let's take a minute and examine this. ...

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High Stress Levels Double Risk of Painful Periods

Women who are stressed are twice as likely to have painful menstrual periods as those who are not."Stress has been linked to a variety of other [adverse] health outcomes," said study co-author Dr. Xiaobin Wang, a pediatrician at Childrens Memorial Ho...

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About Diabetes and Exercise

About Diabetes and Exercise by: Arnel Ricafranca There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject i...

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Understanding The Types Of Cholesterol

Understanding The Types Of Cholesterol by: Jan Nicholas While most people talk about “cholesterol levels” there is in fact more than one type of cholesterol. In fact, there are several different body functions and several different substance...

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Help Getting Up Stairs for People with Limited Mobility

As the number of residents in long term care facilities decreases, the need for personal assistance and equipment has increased for our country's disabled and aging populations. According to Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well Being (Ol...

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Different Types of Laser Eye Surgery

There are a variety of different types of laser eye surgery that can be used to help correct many conditions suffered by the eye. From minor conditions to serious illnesses, laser eye surgery can help restore sight or even save it. The advancements i...

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Available Macular Degeneration Treatment

Macular degeneration is a serious condition that many people unfortunately develop in their eyes. Just like the rest of the body, the eye begins to age as the years tick by and as it does so, the macular part of the eye starts to break down. The macu...

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Vitamin for Boosting your Immune System

Vitamin for Boosting your Immune System by: Alfred Jones Turmeric, in all honesty is not a vitamin, but it can certainly help to boost your immune system. Of course Turmeric is a herb and in recent years has become quite popular in the Spice Rac...

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