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Dietary Fat & Heart Disease
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‘Reduce your fat intake.’ Over the years, this has been the slogan of the American Heart Association, World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health. They propose to reduce the fat intake to 30% of the required calories in a day. But, this general reduction of fat deprives the body of the good fats, which are essential for it, along with…
8 Ways to Remove or Improve The Look of an Acne Scar
Acne is a skin condition that does not cause life threatening problems but can cause an acne scar to stay around for a long time damaging self-esteem. Most every young adult who is going through or has gone through puberty is a victim of acne. The hormones produce too much sebum, or oil in the skin, and acne breakouts…
Top Three Causes of Cold Sores
You probably have heard that stress, fever and cold weather are causes of cold sores. Yes, a cold sore often appears during these events. But, these are just cold sore triggers. The actual causes are not quite that simple. (more…)
Symptoms of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.
While symptoms of diabetes are sometimes noticeable, diabetes can also come without any clear signs at all. There are an estimated 5.7 million people (almost 25% of those with diabetes in the United States) who are unaware they have the disease.The National Institute of Health states that the the symptoms of diabetes “often” are not there with the type 2 version of diabetes. (more…)
2009 Trends and Predictions of Plastic Surgery
The editors of Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery have gazed into their crystal balls to see what nips and tucks Americans will be seeking in 2009. From how the economy will affect cosmetic surgery to which new products will come to market, here’s what we will see more – or less – of in the coming year:
Less …
Easing Back Pain through Weights, not Aerobics
People who use weight training to ease their lower back pain are better off than those who choose other forms of exercise such as jogging, according to a University of Alberta study. (more…)
