Category Archives: Health

On Health, Fitness And Cigarettes

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A lot of people talk about wellness but very few people have taken the time to consider what the term really means. Wellness in general can be described as the state in which a person orients themselves into maximizing their own potential. It’s not something that a person can achieve in a day, it’s a process that takes a lifetime. It includes spiritual, physical and psychological dimensions. We cannot talk about wellness without mentioning self improvement. You have probably read one of the many self-help books flooding the market. Most of them promise to get you rich or to make » » » [Read more]

Too Much Or Too Little Sleep Linked To Depression In Teenagers

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Depression is a mental illness that affects millions of people every day. Adults who suffer from the symptoms of the debilitating disorder are often prescribed an antidepressant, but in teenagers, the symptoms are often attributed to the life stage and go untreated. For decades, experts have connected sleep to depression, both getting too much sleep and not getting enough sleep. New study results are now showing that both extremes in sleep patterns signal depression in teenagers. The age group covering 13 to 19-year-olds generally fall into a few distinct categories. There are the teenagers who appear lazy, wanting to sleep » » » [Read more]

I Can See Right Through You: Before And After Medical Scan Musts

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If you are scheduled to have an MRI, CT scan or other imaging procedure, you need to make sure that you take the appropriate steps in order to get the safest and most accurate results. By following these tips, you can protect yourself from unnecessary radiation and an incorrect diagnosis. Talk to Your Doctor Before you schedule your scan, you should talk to your doctor about why he thinks it is necessary. If you are concerned about the amount of radiation to which you will be exposed, then you may also want to discuss the different scans that are available » » » [Read more]

How Often Should You Buy A New Mattress?

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No matter how little or much we like to sleep, we spend approximately a third of our lives sleeping, and who doesn’t desire a cozy, nice bed to sleep on after a hectic and exhausting, long day? Sleeping is not only one of life’s greatest pleasures, but it is also a necessity. Therefore, having a good place to sleep is imperative as well as a supportive mattress to sleep on. But once we buy or have a mattress, we practically neglect the idea that we ought to change it someday, or that perhaps the old worn mattress is the causative » » » [Read more]

How to Reduce Your Belly Fat: Practical Tips

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We all want to be fit, slim and have the perfect physical form. And almost all of us dreamed about a beautiful trained body and incredibly amazing tummy area with defined abs. So if you still dream about this, but don’t have enough time, willpower or just not pretty sure in your powers, now it’s a high time for you to do the first step and let your dream come true. In this article, you will find 10 practical tips which will help you become fit and get rid of belly fat. 1. Determine your body type The first and » » » [Read more]

Medical Professionals Using Wikipedia As Major Source Of Information

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If you have an internet connection, then it’s probable that you’ve stumbled across a Wikipedia page before. Wikipedia is the most-used source for finding information in the world, and it has obvious uses for struggling students looking for a good start to their research. But, Wikipedia is much more than a resource for high school and college kids to get a little help on their finals. In fact, a new study suggests that Wikipedia is one of the primary sources for medical professionals to brush up on concepts in their field. This might sound like a dangerous path for doctors » » » [Read more]

10 Tips To Improving Your Overall Health

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It is no mystery eating right and exercising have positive effects on our health. Many of us are perfectly aware of what we are supposed to do, and yet for the majority of the population we seem to keep falling short. As the diagnoses of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer are on the rise, it is time the culture takes a shift to a better way of life. Can what we eat reduce our risk for such diseases? There are certainly skeptics in the world that will tell you that you cannot avoid or cure diagnoses such » » » [Read more]

Four Reasons Everyone Should Try Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy is a widely used type of alternative medicine that utilizes an arrangement of essential oils to bring about positive results for our mind and body. While these essential oils are the primary ingredients in aromatherapy, they are not alone. Mud, clay, milk powder, sea salt, cold pressed vegetables and herbs are often used as well. The many natural products and essential oils used in aromatherapy affect our sense of smell directly, triggering different brain functions that are ultimately connected to many important bodily functions. There are many benefits to using aromatherapy, and below are four reasons you might want » » » [Read more]

How To Lose Weight And Stay Motivated

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Losing weight is one of the toughest things most people ever have to attempt in their lives. It is very difficult to start a weight loss plan and stick to it. Many people will start a weight loss plan and then quickly lose interest. If you would like know how to lose weight and stay motivated to keep those pounds off, hopefully the following guidelines will help you accomplish your goal.

What NOT To Eat For A Healthy Skin

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While gorging on our favorite foods and regular meals, we often tend to include only those foods which pamper our taste buds and make us feel comfortable. However, little do we realize that our daily diet might include some of the foods that are actually silent killers of good health and are notorious in robbing off the youth and beauty quotient of our skin. Now before you start scratching your heads or lose sleep over identifying these items, have a look at the foods mentioned below, which should be consumed only in moderation in order to prevent them from harming » » » [Read more]