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Few diseases scare us as much as Alzheimer's does. Alzheimer's disease robs the victim of memory and thinking, and the sense of self, leaving behind a shell of a body. The world is poised on the brink of an epidemic of Alzheimers as many countries face an aging population.

Alzheimer's is...

• Date Added: 3/7/2006
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Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their...

• Date Added: 7/4/2008
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No, not poltergeists: Breast implants filled with silicone gel.

For women who've had a bad experience with implants, that news may be little better than a visit from an angry apparition. There are women around the world who hold

• Date Added: 3/19/2007
• Views: 378

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Long before winter comes, black bears in the forest spend all their time eating everything they can sink their teeth into.

During the summer, bears eat and eat and eat, trying to get as fat as they possibly can, and when the weather turns cold, they look for a place to curl up and then they...

• Date Added: 2/26/2006
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There have been countless news stories over the past few weeks regarding the dangers posed by portable music players. For those of you old enough to recall the 80's, this is the same campaign that was launched against Sony when they released the first Walkman. Now, the infamous Apple iPod is at...

• Date Added: 4/17/2006
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It is common knowledge that smoking is hazardous to one's health. Additionally, many people know that exposure to asbestos is very dangerous and can lead to the development of the disease mesothelioma. What many people do not know, however, is that when smoking and asbestos exposure are combined,...

• Date Added: 12/10/2005
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Acid reflux disease, or GERD, is a common compliant of the digestive system, often characterised by persistent burning or discomfort behind the breastbone. As the symptoms of GERD can mimic those of coronary disease, it is important that you visit your doctor, if you have chronic heartburn. If you...

• Date Added: 7/17/2005
• Views: 390

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Mesothelioma is a severe disease that is thinning out its roots everywhere in the world especially in United States of America. It is a lethal form of cancer that is dreaded across the globe. For though there is medication to handle the disease's symptoms, a cure to mesothelioma is still...

• Date Added: 9/25/2005
• Views: 438

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Many people in modern western society suffer from various kinds of sleep disorders, or even simply sleep deprivation. With our busy, always-on lifestyles, sleep is usually the first thing to go. We've all heard doctors, therapists, and our mothers telling us to sleep more – but sometimes that's...

• Date Added: 7/7/2006
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The temperature is rising and the sun is out. After the chill of winter and coolness of spring we are getting ready to go out in the sun or off on our holidays. Whether it is a party, trip to the beach, holiday or day out - it's time to go out and enjoy yourself!!

Here are a few tips...

• Date Added: 6/25/2008
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Stretch marks are as a result of rapid growth or stretching in your skin. When your skin is overstretched the normal production of collagen is disrupted, as a result of this scars called stretch marks may form. Stretch marks are usually most common during puberty, pregnancy,weight gain and...

• Date Added: 7/14/2008
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Fungal infections on our nails are very common, so don't worry you are not alone. The downside to having fungal infections on your nails apart from the fact that it does not look very nice is that it can be difficult to get rid of. Fungi and bacteria are all around us resulting in different...

• Date Added: 5/27/2008
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I smoked my first cigarette when I was eleven years old. By the time I was thirteen I was smoking a pack a day. When I began to seriously attempt to quit in my early twenties I was often puffing down two packs, or nearly 40 cigarettes a day!

There were many unsuccessful attempts to stop...

• Date Added: 3/18/2007
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Hatha Yoga is mainly practiced for health and vitality. Hatha Yoga was introduced in the 15th century by Yogi Swatmarama. Hatha yoga focuses on the purification of the physical being which leads to the purification of the mind or vital energy. The exploration of these physical-spiritual...

• Date Added: 6/19/2006
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This article is dedicated to those who decided to quit smoking once and for all, and now are looking for ways to stop smoking. Here is the original program, that will show you how, following a few steps, you can forget this bad habit and abandon the cigarette.

First of all you need...

• Date Added: 2/19/2007
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If you're like many Americans, the rising cost of prescription drugs may be costing you your health. In particular, seniors living on a fixed income with no insurance are finding it difficult to pay for necessary prescriptions out-of-pocket, and as a result, may be failing to receive the treatment...

• Date Added: 2/19/2006
• Views: 368

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Sunglasses are a necessity first, and a fashion accessory second. They are necessary for protection from ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays of the sun. Ultraviolet rays affect our eyes, and prolonged exposure can lead to cataracts. Infrared is basically a heat wave that leads to discomfort in...

• Date Added: 3/13/2006
• Views: 445

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Acomplia is a latest achievement of pharmaceutical industry. Its Scientifically Developed Formula is as effective as Phentermine when it comes to hunger suppression energy boosting.

Acomplia doesn't contain Hoodia, Herbals, Ephedra and such. It is a trade mark of one of the most...

• Date Added: 6/25/2008
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1, Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits.

2, Drink plenty of water. Minimum of 8 glasses per day.

3, Read good books to divert mind.

4, Quit smoking and alcohol consumption

5, Make a 'To do list' and a time table...

• Date Added: 5/15/2006
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Am i overweight? This is one of the most commonly asked question among people in all walks of life. You may have put on some extra weight, but this doesn't necessarily mean you have a weight problem. Standing on the bathroom scales won't tell you whether you need to lose weight either, what...

• Date Added: 2/4/2006
• Views: 423