If you are trying to lose weight and the weight is not coming off as quickly as you would like, try journaling and writing down every piece of food and drinks that go into your mouth. A recent study found that people who write down and journal everything they put into their mouths will lose…
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I just saw on th elocal news last night that the skin cancer rates are up 50% in women since 1980. What is even scarier is that the type of skin cancer that is at such an increased rate is melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. The incidences have increased for young women…
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A new study reveals that children who suffer from ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 50% higher risk of becoming obese if they are not taking medication for the ADHD. The same researchers discovered that those children who were being medicated for ADHD were more likely to be underweight. The researchers recommend that children with…
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A new study reveals that children who suffer from ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 50% higher risk of becoming obese if they are not taking medication for the ADHD. The same researchers discovered that those children who were being medicated for ADHD were more likely to be underweight. The researchers recommend that children with…
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I suffer from the occasional panic attack and I have discovered that my panic attacks will usually occur after I have been without enough sleep. I have suffered from sleep disorders for years but the past few years have become increasingly worse. I may go up to two, almost three days without sleeping more than…
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A new animal study suggests that caffeine consumption could help to ward off Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Linda Thompson, of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, said that giving mice the equivalent of six to eight cups of coffee per day prevented mice from getting the animal model equivalent of MS. Her findings were reported in this…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which has recently had a name change to ME/CFS, is a debilitating illness that affects many people across the United States. According to the CDC, there may be as many as 4 million people suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The CFIDS Association has created the Campaign to Accelerate CFS Research in order…
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Want to lose a few extra pounds for the remainder of this summer? Here are 10 tips to help you achieve your weight loss goal! 1. Drink lots of water – at least 64 ounces a day. It will help you to fill up and you won’t feel hungry as often. 2. Chew gum while…
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There are many illnesses out there that still leave doctors baffled and you may be someone reading this who is having trouble getting a diagnosis. For those patients who have been on a diagnosis search for years, know that you are not alone. It is so easy for patients to become intimidated by their physicians…
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I have always been someone who goes through spells with exercise. I will go a long time and exercise faithfully then I will go through a time where no matter what I do, I can’t get myself motivated to get out the door or on the treadmill. Some tips to stay motivated can benefit us…
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