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- Poor Oral Health Haunts Millions Worldwide - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe figures are frightening: An estimated five billion people worldwide have dental caries or tooth decay and most children have signs of gingivitis (bleeding gums). Periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss, is found in five to 15 percent of most populations. This grim scenario ...
Views: 650 - Emotional Challenges Linked To Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany are aware that being extremely overweight and obese increases the risk of developing serious illnesses such as heart ailments, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some forms of cancer. Experts believe that the 76% rise in the incidence of Type II diabetes in adults aged between ...
Views: 649 - How To Boost Your Snooze Patterns And Attain Deep Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAccording to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, about 58% of adults in the US experience insomnia or some form of sleeping difficulties. Respondents to the poll also believe that their lack of restful sleep significantly affects their work performance, their relationship with ...
Views: 649 - The Many Ways To Effectively Fight Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLooking for a product that is effective in banishing the appearance of cellulite can be quite difficult. Although there are many procedures and products that claim to be useful in making the cottage-cheese appearance in many areas of the skin disappear, most of them are just hype and rarely ...
Views: 649 - Stress-free Outdoor Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOutside the four corners of your home is a world of adventure and excitement. It’s a place to mingle and meet people. A place you can explore and find different ways to amuse yourself. A place where you can keep fit and be healthy. But before you begin your adventure, be prepared. The ...
Views: 648 - Top Things That Can Turnoff Your Date - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn the fast-paced society that we live in today, a lot of people are impatient and are always in a hurry about lots of things. The same is true even in the dating scene. But you may only be given an opportunity to impress your date once, so you better be good and ready when that time comes. ...
Views: 644 - Breastfeeding Cuts Arthritis Risk - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s good news for breastfeeding moms. A study confirms that this healthy habit can reduce a woman’s risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by as much as 50 percent. What’s more, the longer you breastfeed, the bigger the benefits. This was revealed by Dr. Elizabeth ...
Views: 643 - Have a safe Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHoliday shopping can be fun but it can also be stressful. The heavy traffic, the long lines of people buying gifts, and the crowded malls can be a constant source of irritation, frustration, and wrinkles! Compounding the problem is the presence of predators. No, I’m not talking about ...
Views: 642 - What You Need To Do Before Undergoing Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are various detoxification programs in the market. Just surf the net and visit forums and you will see that there are numerous articles and topics about detox and colon cleansing. In fact, many people in Hollywood are now doing gut cleansing to get rid of excess weight, remove toxins from ...
Views: 639 - How To Get The Most From Your Beauty Potions - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinVisit your local beauty store and you will surely be amazed at how many products you can find that claim to delay aging, make skin smoother, and banish a host of problems including acne, dark underarms, stretch marks and cellulite. The cosmetic industry has come a long way and now has the answer ...
Views: 636 - Effective Ways To Prolong A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you intend to live a long healthy life, you need to start taking preventive measures even at an early age. The problem, however, is that many individuals love excesses while they are young, thinking that they are invincible. They get used to eating fatty foods, sleeping late, drinking booze ...
Views: 634 - How To Prepare For Your First Date - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen it comes to dating, first impressions are really very important. If you are hoping to find someone to spend your life with, then you need to exert extra effort in becoming more presentable and likable during your first date. A lot of people who don't get invited on second dates are clueless ...
Views: 634 - Smoke gets in your eyes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAmerican author and humorist Mark Twain once remarked that it was easy to quit smoking. He had done it a hundred times! But unlike Twain, the effects of smoking are far from funny. It can lead to various diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD currently affects 30 ...
Views: 632 - Are You Ready For SARS? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSARS can strike anyone. It can kill in a matter of days. And there’s no cure for it. When Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) first made headlines in 2002, the world wasn’t prepared for it. Within weeks, the infection had spread worldwide thanks to unsuspecting travelers who ...
Views: 630 - Injectable Wrinkle Reduction Procedure May Not Be Safe - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEvery time you look at yourself in the mirror, you feel saddled with all the problems at work and at home. To make matters worse, it seems that your face is aging faster than the years that come and go. You have crow's feet on the outer sides of your eyes, frown lines on your forehead, and more ...
Views: 628 - 6 Ways To Detoxify Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDuring the past few decades, gene-altering diseases have been steadily on the rise. Cancers and tumor growths are now as common as colds and influenza. It is not surprising to hear that someone you know or spent time with at school is suffering from some type of cancer. In fact, even members of ...
Views: 627 - Still More Fitness Myths - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere is the third and last part of our series on fitness myths that can affect your exercise routine. The next time you hear them, ignore them if you’re serious about keeping fit and losing weight. ‘Women who exercise will develop bulging muscles.’ Some women are afraid ...
Views: 625 - Top 3 Physiological Problems That Set Women Apart From Men - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGender is not really a social issue nowadays. It is not surprising to see world leaders, chief executives, and even presidents who are wearing skirt. However, you must admit, that there are still a lot of issues that concern women more than men, and those are mainly due to the biological ...
Views: 625 - More Questionable Asthma Remedies - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you have asthma, you’re not alone. About 20 millions Americans have the disease and the figures are growing. To make matters worse, the market is littered with questionable asthma remedies that are more dangerous than the disease itself. To show you what I mean, here’s a short ...
Views: 624 - Fake Drugs Can Kill - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMillions of patients worldwide are swallowing pills that are either substandard or fake and this can kill them. This warning comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) that recently called for an immediate global action against the growing epidemic of fake and substandard medicines that ...
Views: 622 - Look Ten Years Younger By Following These Six Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou really do not have to spend too much in order to become younger-looking. In fact, you do not even have to suffer the risks of undergoing cosmetic surgeries and other procedures just so your skin will look firmer and your breasts a bit perkier. With just simple changes, you can actually shave ...
Views: 619 - Beware Of Fake Hemorrhoids Creams - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSuffering from hemorrhoids? If you think those herbal hemorrhoid creams and lotions will end your misery, forget it! Health authorities said most of these products are useless and some may actually make your problem worse. Questionable ingredients include astringents, lanolin, vitamins, ...
Views: 618 - Disturbing Diet Revolution - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe highly respected Medical Letter calls it "unbalanced, unsound and unsafe." The Council on Foods and Nutrition of the American Medical Association refers to it as a "bizarre regimen without any scientific merit." The chair of the board of the New York County Medical Association describes it ...
Views: 618 - Five Health Complications That Can Arise After Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAt mere mention of the word menopause, women often feel a chill down their spines because they know that when the Big Change comes, which is another term for this stage in a woman's life, there will be a lot of changes in the body along with annoying symptoms. A lot of women actually fear the ...
Views: 618 - Top 5 Weight Loss Mistakes You Need To Correct - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGym memberships usually increase during the month of January because everybody seems to want to start their year with a resolution to lose weight and become healthier. However, after a few visits to the gym, many people start to become less enthusiastic in their efforts to be buff because of ...
Views: 618 - Effective Ways To Deal With Asthma Permanently - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHaving a bout with asthma can be a very difficult experience. This health condition is characterized by having inflamed and tightened airways, add to that the increased amounts of mucus in the respiratory passages. You can always tell a person who is having an asthma attack because he or she ...
Views: 616 - Breast Cancer 101: Risk Factors And Alternative Cure - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBreast cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases among women. It plays second fiddle only to lung cancer as the top killer of women in the United States and the rest of the world. And since the 1970s, recorded cases of the disease have continuously increased at an alarming rate. Breast cancer ...
Views: 615 - Weight Loss Excuses To Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people complain about how difficult it is to lose weight. They allege that no matter how much exercise and healthy eating is done, their skinny jeans still do not fit and the number on the weighing scale has barely changed. More often than not, the reason behind the inability of many to ...
Views: 610 - Common Fungal Infections To Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is not uncommon to find germs, bacteria or fungi growths on your skin and even inside your body. These microbes are harmless residents for as long as their population is kept in check. However, due to several factors, the population of some types of fungi can grow into dangerous proportions ...
Views: 608 - The Lies That Cosmetic Manufacturers Want You To Swallow - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWith the increasing prices of products, consumers nowadays should be wise and inquisitive when it comes to selecting what goods they are going to buy. You should not believe everything that you see or hear from a commercial or advertisement. There are numerous manufacturers, especially makers of ...
Views: 607 - Bent Lines May Signal Age-related Blindness - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPeople who see the world differently with their eyes aren’t necessarily being romantic or cynical. They may be suffering from a serious disease called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in people over 50. Indeed, for 30 million people worldwide who ...
Views: 605 - Eight Important Habits For A Beautiful Body - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of beauty fads and diet crazes have come and gone, but weight and skin problems are still here. Although these trends can help you lose a little weight or attain flawlessly beautiful legs for a year or two, your troubles will most likely come back if you do not make it a habit to take care ...
Views: 605 - Lose Weight Without Really Trying - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHave you noticed that the more complicated a diet program is, the harder it is for you to stick to it? Diet schemes that make you forget your favorite foods or restrain your food choices are most likely to fail because they can be unnatural and, besides, people will always been drawn to the ...
Views: 602 - Don't Quit On Your Exercise Regimen, Read This! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOne roadblock to continuing any fitness and exercise regimen is having injury, strain or a flare of arthritis. In spite of good intentions to lose weight, build muscles, or improve your general well-being through physical activities and exercise routines, experiencing muscle strain and other ...
Views: 601 - The Hidden Dangers Of Belly Fat - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNumerous studies have shown the connection between body fat and heart disease. Experts agree that people who have high body fat percentage are at an increased risk of suffering chronic diseases like diabetes, stroke and the dreaded heart attacks compared to people who have low levels of body ...
Views: 601 - Are you a candidate for age-related blindness? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDo you smoke? Are you suffering from hypertension? Are you always exposed to sunlight? If you answered “yes” to the above questions and are over 50 years old, you’re at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that affects 30 million people worldwide. The ...
Views: 598 - Secrets To Cracking The Modeling Code - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWith the popularity of shows on television featuring the fashionable world of modeling, a lot of teenage girls (and even boys) are probably dreaming of becoming the next face of Vogue or Elle magazine. Since a lot of people crave to be in front of the camera, competition for becoming a ...With ...
Views: 597 - Surefire Tips To Make Your Weight-Loss Habits Last - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen you were young, you were probably slimmer, fitter and healthier. After a few years of marriage, raising children and spending most of your time at work, you suddenly realize that your dress size jumped from 2 to 16. This might look so sudden and unbelievable to you, but in reality, your ...
Views: 597 - Cheap Drugs Not Always A Good Deal - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWorried sick about the high cost of medicines? Looking for cheaper substitutes that will help you save money? In these hard and trying times, everyone’s looking for a better deal and generic drugs - which are a lot cheaper than branded or “innovator” drugs - appear to be the ...
Views: 596 - Healthy Habits For Asthmatics - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFeeling depressed because you have asthma? Don’t be blue. Millions of Americans are like you. About 20 million people have asthma and nine million US children under 18 have been diagnosed with the condition. The thought of having asthma can be frightening, especially since it causes ...
Views: 595 - Easy ways to avoid fungal nail infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“Be kind to your feet; they outnumber people two to one,” so goes the slogan used by the popular Happy Feet sandals back in the ‘70s. Unfortunately, not everyone follows this simple advice. Despite their usefulness, feet often take the lowest priority when it comes to health. ...
Views: 591 - Rescue from stress - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt lurks in the office, at school, and at home. It affects both young and old alike. It is responsible for a host of ailments that can cripple and even kill you. That invisible epidemic is stress and you could be its next victim! Numerous surveys confirm that we live in stressful times and ...
Views: 588 - Clever Ways To Help You Lose Weight More Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is truly hard to lose weight in a place surrounded by advertisements of food, sweets and goodies. No matter how strong your resolve is to start eating healthy, you cannot help but fall prey to the glossy advertisements, smart promotional deals and sometimes devious marketing packaging of food ...
Views: 585 - Hollywood Weight Loss Secrets You Should Not Follow - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe clamor for ultra thin body has made many people lead unhealthy and unhappy lives. Too much preoccupation in being wafer thin has brought a lot of celebrities to the brink of eating and psychological disorders, and even death. It seems that Hollywood has never learned from the experiences of ...
Views: 585 - Certain Lifestyle Changes Can Help Bring Down Bad Cholesterol Levels - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHeart disease is a leading cause of death not only in the US, but also in many parts of the world. Nowadays, heart attacks not only hit adults that are over 50, but children, teens and young adults as well. Doctors and scientists believe that the alarming number of people suffering from ...Heart ...
Views: 583 - Don't be a victim this Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen celebrating Christmas, don’t let the holiday spirit overcome your good judgment and common sense. Otherwise, you could be the next target of robbers, swindlers, and other racketeers who like to take advantage of the season. To keep you on your toes and save you from worry, anxiety, ...
Views: 583 - Milk - Not The Perfect Food - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEveryone knows that milk is a rich source of calcium that plays a significant role in preventing osteoporosis, a crippling and fatal bone disease that affects 200 million people worldwide. However, for some 65 million Americans and 90 percent of the world’s population milk is not the “perfect ...
Views: 582 - Your Weight Can Definitely Determine Your Fate-Medically Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people struggling with being overweight or obese are clueless of the general condition of their health. Sometimes, some sufferers are even in a state of denial with regard to the need to shed some pounds in order to prevent getting serious illnesses like diabetes and heart problems. On ...
Views: 582 - How To Ease Symptoms Of Premenstrual Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are a lot of things to be thankful about being a woman. However, having monthly bouts with Premenstrual Syndrome, more commonly known as PMS, is not something to be happy and thankful for. Depression, headaches, food cravings, constipation, water retention, cramping, backache, breast ...
Views: 579 - Beware Of The Damaging Sleep Zappers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe things that you do, eat or think about are usually responsible for preventing you to fall asleep or stay asleep. You may not realize that bringing the work home or drinking coffee in the afternoon may be the reason why you feel you are being deprived of your precious snooze time. So the next ...
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