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Money's Sad Lack of Intrinsic Value

A good number of my columns deal with finances and money-related issues. Obviously, these are issues we have to confront everyday. However, I have to try to keep in mind the fact that money has only a limited value in our lives. Many of us, including...

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Coumadin Users Can Avoid Unnecessary Complications By Wearing Identification.

The police arrive at the accident scene promptly. A driver has run his automobile into a guardrail while exiting a highway. The driver does not seem to be injured but is somewhat incoherent and is slipping in and out of consciousness. Did he strike h...

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Enzymes and Nutrition, Part II

This compilation of information is Copyright 2005 by http://www.organicgreens.us and Loring Windblad. This article may be freely copied and used on other web sites only if it is copied complete with all links and text, including this header, intact ...

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Vioxx Withdrawal and Drug Litigation

On Sept. 30, 2004 Merck announced a worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx® (rofecoxib). Vioxx had previously been prescribed in the treatment of arthritis and pain. Worldwide sales of Vioxx in 2003 were an estimated $2.5Billion and the drug was marketed...

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Nervousness and Shaking Are They the Same Thing

Are you nervous? If so, does that mean you're anxious, or that your hands shake? The distinction can be crucial.Asked if they feel nervous, some people respond by holding up their unshaking hands, watching them a few seconds and saying, "I don&a...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery - Is It Right For You?

Gastric Bypass Surgery - Is It Right For You? by: Beverley Brooke When we hear all the success stories of the gastric bypass, it sounds so easy. One pricey operation and the pounds just fly off! Right? Not quite. Gastric bypass surgery is only a...

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Why Vitamin C Is Important

Why Vitamin C Is Important by: John Sanderson There’s been a great deal of research concerning the many ways in which Vitamin C is beneficial to health. Also known as ascorbic acid, this nutrient serves the body in a variety of ways. In additi...

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Plyometrics Exercises Technique - Warm-Up and Cool Down Session

Plyometrics basically involves drill that aim to improve an athlete's explosive response. This type of exercise makes use of powerful and rapid muscle contractions. The muscles, as well as the tendons, start out at a pre-stretch phase immediatel...

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How To Choose Potassium Rich Foods

Potassium, Sodium and Chloride belong to the electrolyte family of minerals. These work closely to maintain cellular health and activity. More than 95% of Potassium in the body is stored within the cells, while sodium and chloride are stored outside ...

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Nursing as a Good Career Move

One of the fastest growing jobs around the world is the healthcare industry, doctors and nurses are in demand and it seems no matter how many people become qualified there are just never enough people to fill the number of vacancies. That makes the h...

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