Iodine: Our Bodies are Iodine-Starved
Iodine is a chemical element. The body needs iodine but cannot make it. The needed iodine must come from the diet. As a rule, there is very little iodine in food, unless it has been added during processing, which is now the case with salt. Most of the world's iodine is found in the ocean, where it is concentrated by sea life, especially seaweed
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Breathing Tips For New Runners
Breath awareness and breath control can help us run to our full potential. Breathing is something we often overlook until we're literally "running" out of breath. So how can a newbie runner stay connected with the breath and use the breath to support a strong running form?
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SpongeBob SquarePants Causes Attention Span, Learning Problems In Children, Study Finds
The problems were seen in a study of 60 children randomly assigned to either watch "SpongeBob," or the slower-paced PBS cartoon "Caillou" or assigned to draw pictures. Immediately after these nine-minute assignments, the kids took mental function tests; those who had watched "SpongeBob" did measurably worse than the others.
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Cilantro Chelation Therapy - Heavy Metal Detox?
Cilantro has been found to chelate (remove) heavy metals like mercury, aluminum, and lead from the body. In fact, it is believed to cross the blood-brain barrier and actually remove said metals from the brain. Is this just quackery or is there something to it? I've been looking into it and have found the following.
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How does anemia occur in crohn's disease?
Although the exact cause of crohn's disease has not been determined it is clear that heredity plays an important role in who gets the disease. It is believed that the inflammation may be due to a reaction of the immune system against bacterial or viral infection. About 20% of individuals with crohn's disease have a parent or sibling who also has the disease. The risk factors include age, with people in the age group of 20 to 30 years more likely to develop crohn's disease. Smoking, family history and a high fat diet also seem to increase the risk of developing crohn's disease. If you're Jewish and of European descent, you're four to five times as likely as other people are to have crohn's disease.
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Here are some common reasons that you might be feeling a lack of a spring in your step and what you can do to feel more energized.
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Prevent heart disease in women
That's right, we're talking to you. Heart disease is the number one killer of all women, says health advocate and former U.S. surgeon general Richard Carmona, M.D.
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Health: Are diet sodas unhealthy? - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Another study that looked at 3,000 nurses found drinking just two diets sodas a day was associated with a decrease in kidney function. Kidneys are responsible for filtering your body of poisonous toxins. You really want your kidneys in tip-top shape, which is why I always harp on you to drink fresh, filtered water.
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Ben Michaelis, Ph.D.: 3 Ways Stress Can Help Beat Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are different from each other, yet the terms are often used interchangeably. Say it with me: Stress is good -- I must admit, I felt a bit like Gordon Gekko while I was writing that, but really, stress is just a synonym for pressure. And pressure is a motivator. Without enough of it you won't get anything done. Obviously, too much pressure can be overwhelming, but if you have too little pressure you may not even try to do things, which is worse. It is better to burn out than rust out.
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iPads And Kids: Does Your Child Really Need One?
While it might seem ludicrous for a young child to be using such a sophisticated (and expensive) piece of technology, there is evidence that simply exposing children to technology can spur them to learn how to use it themselves. A recent Canadian Business story noted the extraordinary success of the Hole-In-the-Wall experiment, in which computers were mounted outdoors in a disadvantaged area of India. The local children taught themselves how to use the computers without any guidance, even learning English in order to do it.
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Men's Testosterone Drops After Fatherhood, Study Says
As soon as men hit fatherhood, testosterone plummets. And it continues to drop the more he gets involved in childcare duties like feeding and changing diapers, reports The Telegraph.
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Hearing Loss in YOUNG People. Listen Up ! - Healthy Living on Shine
Millions of people under the age of 40 report they have some level of hearing loss. Yup, young people! In fact about 1.5 million are under the age of 18. As Fall swings into full gear with concerts, music festivals and sauntering around with your iPod in your earsālisten up! A recent survey found people don't understand how easy it is to damage their hearing.
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5 health benefits of plums, plus 4 mouth-watering plum recipes | The Health & Wellness Blog
According to some studies, dried plums (prunes) may help restore bone mass, helping in the prevention of osteoporosis.
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Health update: What you need to know about vitamin D
Summer is officially nearing its end and with the change in season you're also losing your ability to produce vitamin D. But chances are you weren't a big producer even with the sun blazing down on you - that is if you practice sun safety and wear sunscreen. Considering the wealth of accumulating evidence that vitamin D shortfalls may be costly to your health, it's time to take heed of your intake.
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Crazy Human-Like Things That Pets Do
Two thirds of American households count at least one pet as part of the family -- and one study has even found that we may choose breeds that actually resemble us.
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An Apple A Day Could Keep Strokes At Bay
That means if you eat an apple or pear a day (average size of 100 to 125 grams each), you can possibly decrease your risk of stroke by 36 to 45 percent, The Telegraph reported.
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The Health Benefits of Red Wine | How Life Works
Researchers have found that red wines rich in flavonoids are best for our health. Flavonoids are best known for their antioxidant qualities and help the body resist such maladies as allergens, viruses and carcinogens.
http://www.howlifeworks.com/lifestyle/red_wine
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If you or someone you know is obsessed with healthy foods, they could be suffering from disordered eating
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Explanation: How Brain Training Can Make You Significantly Smarter | How Life Works
Now, a new San Francisco Web-based company has taken it a step further and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental sharpness. Called Lumosity, it was designed by some of the leading experts in neuroscience and cognitive psychology from Stanford University
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