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Denmark Becomes First Country in the World to Approve Fat Tax

Editor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:06:18 +0000

For years, the US has struggled with a yes/no policy on banning fats, resulting in various degrees of regulations. Now, the Danish have answered the question with a definite “yes”. On October 1, consumers in Denmark got a shock when purchasing their “bread-friendly” products. The new “fat tax” went into effect that day. Now, a [...]

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Connecting Truck Driver Accidents and Sleep Apnea – Cause for Everyone’s Concern

jmaslow — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:04:49 +0000

As it turns out, there is a strong correlation between sleep apnea and truck drivers. In fact, many sedentary jobs like truck driving that don’t allow people to get as much exercise as other professions (being a professional athlete, mailman or a landscaper) run into a higher risk of developing sleep apnea. The biggest risk [...]

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A Time for Growth: Hair Loss Cure Coming

Editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:48:10 +0000

With science making leaps and bounds, it was just a matter of time before they found a cure for one of nature’s genetic curses. Male pattern baldness affects approximately 40 million men in the US. Now science has found a breakthrough in fighting this hair loss epidemic. They are now confident that a permanent cure [...]

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Dental Problems and Alcoholism Linked to Mental Health Issues

Editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:14:40 +0000

Does anyone you know of, your children, relative, friend or co-worker, exhibit a weak oral condition and have problems with alcohol? If the answer is yes the person may have a mental condition. According to recent studies and extensive research, individuals with mental ailments have a higher chance of suffering from weak oral health and [...]

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Why the Teen Brain Works the Way It Does

jmaslow — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:58:09 +0000

Up until recently, the mind of the teenager was a dark and mysterious place. The erratic behavior of teenagers has been dismissed by adults of most generations as “just a phase,” or “moodiness,” and this created a frustrating barrier between adults and teenagers. Recently, however, scientists have been studying the teen brain. As we have [...]

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The Mid-Life Crisis: Real Facts About Losing Your Head (and Your Sense of Self)

Editor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:59:21 +0000

For many, the term “midlife crisis” conjures up images of middle aged men doing impulsive things like buying a sports car, quitting their job of 20 years, or leaving their wife for a woman half their age. This kind of stereotypical idea of what midlife crisis is has got many men worried that they will [...]

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More Patients Are Skipping Costly Medications and Treatments

rmorgan — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:44:38 +0000

A recent US Census report said more Americans than ever have no health insurance. My family and I can, sadly, be counted as three of them. However, we are not any of those consumers who have confessed to ignoring medical advice for treatment or prescription drugs because of financial stress. A new survey by Consumer [...]

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7 Allergens in Your Home Infographic

jmaslow — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:04:21 +0000

A new infographic has been published by Allergy Be Gone. The infographic shows allergens that you may not have known existed. Find Allergy Control Products at AllergyBeGone.com 7 Allergens in Your Home Infographic is a post from: The Times Issue - Hosting recommended by ATOZ Hosting

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Women with BRCA Developing Cancer Almost 8 Years Early

Editor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:41:32 +0000

According to a study done at The University of Texas MD Cancer Center, women who are carriers of BRCA mutation were found to have developed cancer almost 8 years earlier that expected. Women who were identified as having either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation were enrolled in the breast cancer study. Out of the 132 [...]

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New Plans for Health Insurance

Editor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:43:36 +0000

If you needed treatment for diabetes what would you have to pay? If you became pregnant do you know what you insurance would cover at the hospital? Do you know the benefits of your health insurance plan and how they differ with other companies? What if you get into a just one of the [...]

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