by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. HaveĀ a splendid weekend!
Probiotic Counts: Kefir vs. Greek Yogurt? - PaleoHacks.com
In general, kefir--either dairy or water--has many more species of beneficial flora than yogurt. The marketing of "16 million" doesn't touch on how many species. I've read that good yogurt will have 2-5 species (with large total counts) while kefir may have dozens.
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Seasonal Produce Recipe Guide: - Martha Stewart
Feast on fresh produce any time of year with always-in-season recipes for bananas, avocados, mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, lemons, limes, and more
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Kale vs Spinach: Which Is Healthier?
Kale vs spinach? Well, Popeye ate spinach to boost his strength ā but should you be choosing trendy kale instead? The late-season leafy green is increasingly popular thanks to its impressive nutritional profile and its great taste. But it can also be an acquired taste for some ā it's got a tougher texture than spinach, and for some people, kale seems like a step too far in the hippie direction.
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Colds and flu: when to call in sick - Health - redOrbit
Colds and flu: when to call in sick
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Andropause: A turning point for men: Not the man you used to be? - Health - redOrbit
"Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be..." If the words to that Beatles song make a lot more sense to you now than they did when you heard it as a teenager, there may be more to your newfound understanding than the wisdom of years.
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Male baldness linked to risk of coronary heart disease, research claims | Society | The Guardian
Bald men are at greater risk of developing heart problems than those who retain a full head of hair ā but only those with hair loss on top of their heads, and not at the front, are affected, new research suggests.
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Humble Aspirin could cut risk of heart attack - from Guardian archive, 28 Jan 1988 | From the Guardian | guardian.co.uk
Men with outwardly healthy hearts can cut the future risk of heart attacks by 47 per cent if they take an aspirin every two days, a United States study claims today
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5 Ways To Be Productive At Work | Reader's Digest
Multi-tasking is handy for simple or uncomplicated tasks, but time management is the key concept when it comes to increasing productivity. You'll be amazed at how much time you can save.
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13 Strange Canadian Laws You Never Knew Existed | Reader's Digest
Youād be surprised to learn whatās against the law in Canada. For example, recently a Toronto businessman found that to sell edible underwear in his āAdult Entertainmentā store, heād need a food license. Who knew? Click below to discover 13 more strange Canadian laws you never knew existed.
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11 Biggest Vacation Rental Mistakes - Family Vacation Critic
Vacation rentals offer extra elbowroom, opportunities for family bonding and super savings for traveling clans. But when planning a group getaway, be sure to avoid these common pitfalls
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Blood Pressure Charts | What Does My Blood Pressure Reading Mean?
Look up your current blood pressure reading for guidance on what it could mean.
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Blood Pressure Charts | What Does My Blood Pressure Reading Mean?
Look up your current blood pressure reading for guidance on what it could mean.
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Gut Bacteria We Pick Up As Kids Stick With Us For Decades : Shots - Health News : NPR
Most of the microbes in our guts appear to remain stable for years, perhaps even most of our lives, researchers reported Thursday.
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Natasha Turner, ND: Five Reasons You Can't Lose Those Last 10 Pounds
You're eating until you're full:
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15 Best Places To Retire For Real Estate Investments
Knowing that retirees are looking for more than median sales prices and cap rates in their future homes, RealtyTrac also includes where the towns land on the cost of living index, average annual temperature and average annual chances of sunshine in their rankings.
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7 Effective Ways Happy People Think
If youāre reading this, congratulations, youāre ALIVE!Ā And if you canāt find a reason to smile about that, youāll have an awfully tough time finding a better reason to.
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