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Which Is Healthier – a Low-Fat Diet or a Low-Carb Diet?

Oct 21, 2014 0 Lifespan

We’re always being told that a low-fat diet is healthier for a number of reasons, but often these cited reasons are without any kind of concrete, detailed information to back them up. This is not the case with low-carb diets,…

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8 Benefits of Aerobics and Why It’s Still Popular

Oct 21, 2014 0 Lifespan

People these days are more aware of the importance of keeping healthy, and many are choosing to incorporate more exercise into their daily schedules. Of course others choose to diet, but while that is a good practice, too, it hardly…

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New Wrinkle-Reduction Technique for Firmer, Tighter Skin Without Surgery

Oct 21, 2014 0 Lifespan

Surgical facelifts and non-invasive laser procedures designed to eliminate wrinkles and tighten skin are among the most sought-after cosmetic procedures. Given the high demand, beauticians and scientists alike are always looking for ways to perfect wrinkle-reduction techniques, while minimizing discomfort…

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6 Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid in a Protein Bar

Oct 21, 2014 0 Lifespan

Protein bars are great not only for those trying to improve their overall athletic performance and endurance level, or to gain more muscle mass, but for all people who simply don’t have time to enjoy a complete meal and who…

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Tanning Beds Flagged as Source of Chemical Addiction

Jun 24, 2014 0 Lifespan

Summer is here, and people are rushing to the beach to get the sun-kissed body they’ve been craving all winter. However, few of us know that the endorphins in our brain – commonly referred to as the ‘feel-good hormones’ due…

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Autism Linked to Pesticide Exposure in Pregnant Women

Jun 23, 2014 0 Lifespan

Many pesticides are harmful to humans, and they can – and will – wreak havoc on your health if you expose yourself to these dangerous chemicals for an extended period of time. Nonetheless, it seems that the health risks are…

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Can a New ‘Wonder Pill’ Help You Lose Weight?

Jun 23, 2014 0 Lifespan

Throughout the years, scientists and manufacturers have designed thousands of weight-loss pills, supplements and devices designed to help obese or overweight people shed pounds. One of the newest and most controversial inventions in terms of weight loss is the capsule…

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Why Getting a Mammogram Might Not Be Enough

Jun 18, 2014 0 Lifespan

Breast cancer rates have skyrocketed over the past several years, and this aggressive form of cancer is no longer uncommon in women even in their late 20s. On the other hand, cancer-detection tools, methods and equipment have also evolved, and…

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Symptoms and Risks of Postpartum Depression

Jun 17, 2014 0 Lifespan

Giving birth is certainly one of the most important events in a woman’s life, and for most of them it is a time of joy, happiness and fulfillment on all levels. Nonetheless, as important and beautiful as it may be,…

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How Sitting Can Dramatically Reduce Your Lifespan

Jun 17, 2014 0 Lifespan

Having a sedentary lifestyle is known to put your health at risk – not only does being a ‘couch potato’ increase the risk for obesity and blood clots, but also the risk for certain types of cancer, as a new…

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