Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an awesome weekend!
5 Signs Your Memory Problems Are Serious
"Everybody's memory is different, so you have to use your own as a baseline to notice changes that are worrisome," says University of Wisconsin geriatric psychiatrist Ken Robbins. "But certain signs are more strongly associated with a problem like Alzheimer's."
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Pet ownership's effect on your health: for good or bad - latimes.com
Hypertension: A number of studies have found that just being around a dog or petting a dog can lower blood pressure. One study found the same with a pet goat. Another found that simply watching a Lassie movie was enough to lower stress.
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A Closer Look at Teeth May Mean More Fillings by Dentists - NYTimes.com
Then, as a junior at the University of Alabama, she saw a new dentist who delivered her first negative diagnosis: two cavities. Six months later, the dentist told her she had two more. Earlier this year, he once again had bad news: yet another cavity
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7 Filthy Habits That Men Need To Stop Doing
There could be numerous reasons why a man might want to be informed about the filthy habits he is guilty of. Perhaps he wants to know for health and hygienic purposes, or maybe he is in the process of impressing a new lady-friend and doesn't wish to repulse her upon the start of a potential relationship. Whatever the case may be, the elimination of filthy habits is a great form of self-improvement that can be appreciated by your family and friends around you. Here are some common things that most men should be on the lookout for
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10 Home Remedies for Migraine Headaches
Are migraine problems a regular occurrence? Here are 10 home remedies you can try to help relieve the pain and symptoms of migraine headaches. If problems persist, be sure to seek medical attention as these remedies are not meant to substitute medication or professional treatment.
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4 Additional Keys to a Heart-to-Heart Relationship
Further, we suggested that you consider the possibility that trying to fix or change your partner never works since you have absolutely no control over the thoughts, beliefs, feelings and attitudes, which underlie your partner's behavior.
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While I'm a firm believer that detoxification is an essential part of optimal health, I acknowledge there is a lot of misinformation on how to detox safely and effectively. I'm often asked, "What is the best detox/detox kit?" My answer is simple: We're all biochemically unique and thus, have different biochemical demands. There are a number of organs which aid in the removal of the dangerous exogenous and endogenous toxins from our body.
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Best Places To Live 2011: European Cities Top List, Baghdad At The Bottom (PHOTOS)
British consulting firm Mercer has released the results of its annual "Quality of Life" survey, which ranks 420 cities in terms of standard of living. According to the survey, European cities took most of the top spots, while cities in the Middle East took many of the lower positions.
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Acupressure, tea, and probiotics can really work - Quick Cures for Tummy Troubles
Tummy troublesâwhether itâs gas, constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)âoften plague women. But experts say new remedies can provide quick and easy relief. Try these five.
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What causes IBD? - 10 Risk Factors for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Research has given us some hints as to the causes of IBD. It has been found that a combination of genes and environmental exposures is probably to blame. Here are some factors that may affect IBD risk
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Slang Words: 10 Things Teenagers Are Saying These Days
"Parents may want to use the same language as their kids so they're not old or outdated. But, it has to feel right. If they're not using the right context it can have a negative effect on kids," he says.
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Walking Speed Could Predict Life Span In Seniors: Study
Before you ruthlessly hit the treadmill or start Googling "speed walking technique," clarification is due. Stephanie Studenski, a geriatrician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center told Discovery News, "We are not saying that if you just go out and walk faster, you will live longer. Absolutely not. We are saying your body selects a walking speed that is best for you based on the health of all your body systems."
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Apple juice's other health risk: It'll make you fat
"It's like sugar water," said Judith Stern, a nutrition professor at the University of California, Davis, who has consulted for candy makers as well as for Weight Watchers. "I won't let my 3-year-old grandson drink apple juice."
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Hair Loss - Topic Overview - Health.com
Although hair loss is fairly common, it can be a tough thing to live with, especially when it changes how you look. But there are ways you can treat your hair loss
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Acts of creativity can be found in every facet of life. We are surrounded by the byproducts of creative ideas both big and small. And the small acts of creativity are no less important than the big ones. In fact, the more creative you are with the small things in your life, the more creative you will likely be with the big things.
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