May 08, 2009 -
Strategies and Tips for Good Mental Health
People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life’s inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When bad things happen, they’re able to bounce back and move on.
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Dec 29, 2009 -
The heart is a pump, and like other pumps, it can become clogged, break down and need repair. And it does break down for many people -- heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. How much do you know about the dangers that threaten this organ, and what can you do to keep it healthy?
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Dec 29, 2009 -
1. Hamburgers
Considered a "high risk" food because of the poor health standards under which they are manufactured. The time consuming process for making processed meats creates high bacteria counts and putrefaction of the meat which need to be treated with chemicals.
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May 05, 2009 -
Alcohol
-Psychological traits such as impulsiveness, low self-esteem, or a need for approval can prompt inappropriate drinking. (APA, Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment, 2001)
-Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can worsen existing conditions such as depression or induce new problems such as memory loss, depression, or anxiety. (APA, Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment, 2001)
-More than 50% of Americans have at least one close relative with a drinking problem.
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Jan 04, 2010 -
If there was a way to have all of your medical expenses paid for by taking a certain percentage out of your check each time you get paid, would you do it? For example, you make $100 a week. $10 of that will come out and go for a universal health care system, that way if you happen to have an operation costing over $100,000..you will not have to pay it.
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Dec 09, 2009 -
What is a Calorie?
A calorie is a unit of energy. We tend to associate calories with food, but they apply to anything containing energy.
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Jul 10, 2009 -
1. Surgery: Crude, blunt and horribly painful
Surgery in the Middle Ages was crude and blunt and … PAINFUL! Surgeons had a very poor understanding of human anatomy, anesthetics and antiseptic techniques to keep wounds and incisions from infection.
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Jul 06, 2009 -
1. Detox to dump cellulite – Regardless of age, weight, or body type all women can suffer from cellulite. Getting rid of unwanted toxins and waste will allow your liver to metabolize fats more efficiently and reduce cellulite.
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May 05, 2009 -
Eating Disorders
In a society that continues to prize thinness even as Americans become heavier than ever before, almost everyone worries about their weight at least occasionally. People with eating disorders take such concerns to extremes, developing abnormal eating habits that threaten their well-being and even their lives. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains how psychotherapy can help people recover from these increasingly common disorders.
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Dec 29, 2009 -
Attitude is foundational to success. A generous person with a positive attitude will thrive. If you change your attitude, you change your perception, change your actions, and change your life.
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