More than 1/3 of Americans are obese, and obesity is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Part of the problem is diet, but also a huge part of the problem in America is serving sizes. The designers of this infographic did some comparative research on serving sizes around the world. For example: The average […]
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Withdrawal Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, headaches and achy limbs are common after suddenly removing refined sugar from the diet!
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Dear Friends, Today, we have so many different things thrown at us that are supposed to make us healthier, help us lose weight, give us more energy, prevent diseases, relieve stress, ease pain……….the list goes on and on. But often times, the things that work the best are not the newest fad to hit the
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The worst U.S. cities for asthma in 2011
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[Last updated: March 25th 2013] The heart consists of 4 chambers (2 ventricles and 2 atriums) and 4 valves. The proper circulation of blood is essential. In this video by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia you can learn more about the blood flow through the heart valves: Blood flow through the cardiac valves:
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Last Updated 10/29/12 What is it? How does it work? What are my chances? A handy beginner’s guide to CRF, an easy to read poster that shows a brief rundown on what it is:
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Last Updated 10/28/12 So many people have under or over active thyroid and are completely unaware. This is a great short look at what the symptoms of an overactive thyroid are. Please remember, these are always to help, not to hinder, and never substitute for advice from your health care professional, but if you have
Acupuncture needles are designed so thin that when they go in, they don’t cause any sensation. In fact the thickness of acupuncture needles are couple of times less than a single hair, and significantly less than a syringe needle. Also the design of acupuncture needle is different from other forms of needles: For example, syringes
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Cycling has all sorts of health benefits that may help us to live younger and longer. As an example a study published last fall suggests that having a regular intense cycling workout may extend the life expectancy of male cyclists for 5.3 years. This number is 3.9 years for female cyclists (second poster).
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Heat exhaustion is so common in hot weather. In order to prevent this issue you have to have enough liquids and stay away from too much activity under the sun. Check out the causes and signs of heat exhaustion. The treatment is rest and liquid replacement.
[Last Updated: August 26th 2013] The brain is vital to our existence. It controls all our voluntary and involuntary behavior, actions and emotions. It’s the center of our consciousness and perception, and our wonder. Watch this video to see some of the most mind-blowing facts about the brain: The nervous system is classified into 2
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Pop pilates: how to get an inner thigh gap If you want to learn more about pilates, watch this video. This video is for intermediate level.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to long-term lung problems that result in blocked air flow in the lungs. The two main COPD disorders are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema occurs when the walls between the lung’s air sacs become weakened and collapse. Damage from COPD is usually permanent and irreversible. According to Mayoclinic, signs
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According to the American Cancer Society, 7 early warning signals of cancer are in the word “CAUTION”, as following: Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or a lump in the breasts, testicles, or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in the size,
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[Last Updated: July 23rd 2013] Thyroid problems are so common and it’s estimated that millions of Americans have thyroid issues. One of the most common thyroid problems is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is when thyroid gland secrets hormone more than normal and it could mimic other health issues. Blood test of hormonal levels is the best tool
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You are not your bra-size, nor are you the width of your waist, not are you the slenderness of your calves. You are not your hair color, your skin color, nor are you a shade of lipstick…
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