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Published: March 01, 2010
If you're not tuned in to the many benefits of probiotics . . . you really should be! Research has pointed to health benefits ranging from improved digestion to healthy skin, and even better sleep. And the benefits aren't just for grown-ups either. Author and blogger Bob Condor describes how probiotics may help stop diarrhea in kids when used properly. Keep reading to find out more!
Published: March 01, 2010
Have you ever heard a medical horror story? Perhaps it was about how a patient went into surgery to have one kidney removed and the doctor took the wrong one. Or, a doctor got a patient’s file confused with someone else’s and misdiagnosed the perfectly healthy patient with a fatal disease. It’s inevitable - accidents happen. But when it comes to your health, a mistake could be deadly. So what can you do to ensure that the horror story doesn’t become a reality? To protect yourself (and your loved ones) try these tips.
Published: March 01, 2010
March is Save Your Vision Month!For most of us, getting older usually means worsening eyesight. Unfortunately for many people worsening eyesight is more than just a mere annoyance. People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) face the prospect of reduced vision that can’t be helped by glasses, or even legal blindness. Fortunately, scientists are finding ways to protect your aging eyes . . . and getting your fish oil is one of those!
Published: March 01, 2010
Have you ever started a diet, only to be distracted by a diet-detractor? Committing and sticking to a diet is hard enough without having to worry about people around you who aren’t supporting your efforts. Whether the person getting in your way is your better-half or a good friend, how can you cope when someone is trying to tempt you with forbidden foods and tease you for trying to lose weight? Follow this advice to thwart the sabotage and get them on your side.
Published: February 25, 2010
Colon health is something that each and every one of us should be concerned about. And now, for people with a history of colon polyp formation, a new study suggest that use of selenium based antioxidant supplements might help prevent the development of new colon polyps. Keep reading for more information on this recent research.
Published: February 25, 2010
On average, people gain one to two pounds per year effortlessly. If you simply consume 100 fewer calories daily you can easily counteract that annual gain. However, if you have already been through a few too many annual cycles and are looking to get rid of more than your “yearly gain,” you need to reduce your daily calories by about 500. Keep reading to find out 20 simple things you can do to drop the pounds and keep them off.
Published: February 25, 2010
Recent statistics place the number of obese people in the United States at one in every three people. Obesity has been labeled an epidemic. And, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention this disease (yes it is considered a disease) carries a very high price tag.
Published: February 25, 2010
Do you hear your biological clock ticking? Or do you feel like you still have time to have a healthy baby, even though you’re “getting along in years”? If you’ve waited to get pregnant until your mid-30s – or even later - you’re definitely not alone! In today’s world, more and more women are choosing to have children later in life. Over the past fifteen years, the number of women that are having children after 35 has increased more than 200 percent. With that said, there are important things you should know about getting pregnant after that “milestone” age.
Published: February 22, 2010
February is National Children's Dental Health Month!If you see your dentist twice a year for professional cleanings and brush and floss twice a day, every day, you’re well on your way to maintaining optimal oral health for the rest of your life. But your efforts to preserve your pearly whites shouldn’t end there. Read on to find out how you can adjust your eating habits to give your teeth a healthy boost.
Published: February 22, 2010
Sufferers of Crohn’s Disease may have some good news. More and more research is suggesting that probiotics can successfully be used for treatment of this debilitating condition. Keep reading for more information on this developing research.
