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Did You Know Magnets …

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Magnets have been used since ancient times and touted for their healing abilities. Today, magnets are pri-marily used to treat people with pain, relieve insomina, or cure depression, but as there are studies showing magnetic benefits, there are also other studies showing magnets are ineffective; however, a recent study might attract new attention.
A recent study, [...]

The 411 on Weight Loss and Pedometers

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Learn why it’s so important to use a pedometer when you walk.

Pros and Cons: Tap Water Versus Bottled Water

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

The human body is composed primarily of water, somewhere between 55% to 78%. It is vital to life, and, although people can live for several weeks on water alone, they cannot survive for more than a few days without water. If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard all sorts of stories about the safety and [...]

The 411 on Weight Loss and Salmon

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Japanese researchers have discovered a free-radical-fighting antioxidant that may encourage fat-burning and enhance muscle endurance as you exercise. According to the researchers, who published their findings in the Journal of Biochemical & Biophysical Research Communcations, mice who received doses of astaxanthin regularly showed increased stamina and lost more body fat than mice not receiving the [...]

Did You Know Yogurt …

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Yogurt is a dairy product created by a bacterial fermentation process with milk. According to the Yale-New Haven Hospital, yogurt is also packed with calcium, protein, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. Besides being packed with vitamins and nutrients, the National Yogurt Association (NYA) claims yogurt can aid you in these five ways:

Osteoporosis: Avoid Brittle Bones, Bend it Like Beckham

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Osteoporosis, which creates thin and brittle bones, affects almost 44 million people, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). To avoid the disease, you have to think about it when you’re young, and you should be bending it like David Beckham with exercise. If you want to avoid the spinal changes shown in the illustration [...]

Eye-Q (IQ) Quiz

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Everybody has them, but what do you really know about your eyes? Take this quick quiz, and see if you can score 20/20 vision.

Vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and E

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Everyone knows that vitamins help the body and that they’re needed to maintain good health. So, here’s a list to help you determine which foods (based on 100 grams) are the highest in Vitamin A, C, B1, B2, and E. The five top foods in each category are highlighted in blue.

Vertigo: When the World Spins

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Everyone has probably been dizzy at one time or another. Perhaps, as a child you might have purposely spun around in circles until you became dizzy and unsteady on your feet. However, when the world spins, and it’s not related to a childish prank, it’s likely you are among the 10% of the population that suffers [...]

FYI Beauty Secrets – Beer

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

This brief articles talks about the benefits of beer in your beauty routine.