A lifetime of driver side sun exposure is evident on the face of this man, who drove a truck for a living.
by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a great weekend!
Dr. Manish Khanna: The Number One Cause of Skin Aging
The cumulative exposure from these brief moments is enough to cause the skin changes listed above. As a general rule -- the more chronic the exposure, the more severe the sun damage.
Another very common but mistaken belief is that the sun is only dangerous in the summer. Exposure to the sun during the fall, winter and spring months puts you at risk just as exposure during the summertime does. Just look at veteran skiers who have had a lifetime of sun reflecting off the snow!
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Gray Hair Causes:Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Deficiency Theory
Researchers know that there are many contributing factors that causes gray hair. Examples includes oxidative stress and genetics. As the scientific knowledge deepens, we continue to discover more about the role of melanin and the triggering factors for gray hair. Scientist may one day at will, manipulate Melanin – the pigment that colors our hair and skin – to reduce and even eliminate gray hair.
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GalTime: 10 Meal Etiquette Rules Every Kid Should Know
This year, instead of the usual resolutions, why not make gathering the family around the dining table -- working on manners and proper eating etiquette -- top of the list?
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Seniors who have disabilities carry a very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The risk of getting type 2 diabetes increases rapidly over the age of 40, and treatment of diabetes in seniors is often complicated by the many health issues that develop due to aging. People with certain types of disabilities (for example, spinal cord injury) can show the effects of aging early, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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27 Skills Your Child Needs to Know That She’s Not Getting In School : zenhabits
But were you prepared for life? Most likely not, unless you had parents who did you that favor. In fact, many of us screwed up our early adult lives because we didn’t know those skills — and we’re paying the consequences now.
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Tips for Avoiding Crohn's Disease Symptoms Like Diarrhea & Abdominal Pain
Avoid foods that aggravate your symptoms, which for some people (those who are also lactose intolerant) includes dairy, high-fat foods, or fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, such as beans and broccoli. A food diary can help identify problematic foods
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Happy Childhood Linked With Good Heart Health In Adulthood
"Positive child psychosocial factors may promote healthy adult cardiovascular functioning," they wrote in the study. "Primordial prevention efforts aimed at preventing the development of cardiovascular risk should consider building on child psychosocial resources
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Gum: chew on these 4 sticky questions - Health - redOrbit
Our ancient ancestors chomped on the rubbery sap to fend off thirst, clean the teeth, and freshen their breath. Birch bark tar found on an archaeological dig in Finland is actually suspected to have had antiseptic power against gum infections.
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The Many Health Benefits of Avocado
Avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are rich in monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy. Personally, I eat a whole avocado virtually every day, which I usually put in my salad. This increases my healthy fat and calorie intake without seriously increasing my protein or carbohydrate intake. (See Nutrition Facts Panel below.) It is also very high in potassium and will help balance your vitally important potassium to sodium ratio.
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