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 | | Obese Children: Who is Responsible and What Can We Do? | | by lanne, Jul 30, 2008 | | It seems these days that the most popular headline on the cover of gossip magazines is which celebrity has gone into treatment for anorexia or who has gained weight. But what about the growing number of children who are overweight or obese? They won`t make the cover of Star or People magazine, but are often made to feel like they are on public display just by being in a public place. Why are so many children getting so big? And who is to blame? | | Comments(9) Liked It: 6 |
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 | | Fabulous Facts About Fennel | | by lanne, Jul 15, 2008 | | Although the fennel plant is commonly mistaken for celery, and its taste often mistaken for anise, fennel is definitely in a class of its own. | | Comments(7) Liked It: 7 |
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 | | Four Aches and Pains That Women Should Never Ignore | | by lanne, Jun 24, 2008 | | Because our bodies are complex, and we are always experiencing little aches and pains here and there, most women tend to pass them off as being a normal part of life. Many of these aches and pains are nothing at all, but here are four that could be serious medical problems, and should be checked. | | Comments(11) Liked It: 9 |
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 | | How to Look and Feel Years Younger Without Surgery | | by lanne, Jun 18, 2008 | | After reaching a certain age it seems that women all have one thing on their minds, and that is how to reverse the signs of ageing. They worry about the lines and extra pounds that seem to creep up overnight, and the little laugh lines that really aren`t all that funny. And while Botox and tummy tucks may be the solution for some, there are several ways that you can turn back the hands of time naturally and without surgery. | | Comments(9) Liked It: 9 |
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 | | Tips for Avoiding and Treating Insect Stings and Bites | | by lanne, Jun 10, 2008 | | It seems that no matter where you live or what outdoor activity you may want to enjoy, there are always armies or swarms of flying, buzzing biting bugs waiting for you at every turn. This summer don`t let insect bites and stings take the fun out of your summer. Instead of scratching and swatting at pesky insects, it is better to avoid them. | | Comments(5) Liked It: 6 |
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 | | Heavy Metal Meals: The Importance of Iron in Your Diet | | by lanne, Jun 5, 2008 | | Headaches, constant fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and shortness of breath can all be signs of iron deficiency anemia, or “tired blood.” Putting more of this precious metal into your body is quite simple with the addition of iron rich foods. | | Comments(6) Liked It: 7 |
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 | | Dealing with a Heat Wave and Avoiding Heatstroke | | by lanne, Jun 4, 2008 | | Because most of us can hardly wait for summer to arrive, we often forget that the summer heat can be very dangerous if we are not careful. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious, potentially life threatening conditions, that require immediate medical treatment. | | Comments(5) Liked It: 8 |
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 | | How to Achieve Extreme Health Benefits with Simple Food Choices | | by lanne, May 24, 2008 | | The lack of certain nutrients in ones diet can be detrimental not only to everyday health but can lead to serious illness. Many people tend to underestimate the importance of a well balanced diet, yet balance alone may be the most important part of any healthy diet. | | Comments(14) Liked It: 22 |
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 | | Portrait of a Thief: A Look at Alzheimer's Disease | | by lanne, Apr 3, 2008 | | Hardly a day ever goes by when the average person doesn`t forget something. A scheduled appointment or where they have put their wallet, or their car keys. But imagine living in a world where most everything is forgotten. A world where each day is a struggle to remember the simplest things, and nothing is familiar. Imagine having Alzheimer`s Disease. | | Comments(10) Liked It: 12 |
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