by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a splendid weekend!
9 Foods That May Help Save Your Memory - Health.com
Healthy eating lowers your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, but it's not yet clear if that's true for Alzheimerās disease as well.
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11 Celebrities With Crohn's Disease - Health.com
Crohn's disease symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and fatigue. Like many autoimmune diseases, symptoms tend to cycle, getting worse during flare-ups and then subsiding.
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Health Benefits of 6 Types of Milk | RealSimple.com
Of these six varieties of milk, find which kind will do your body good.
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7 Foods You Didnāt Know You Could Grill | Reader's Digest
Grilled watermelon, who knew? These easy grilling ideas will be unexpected hits at your summer barbecues.
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5 Warning Signs of Dehydration | Reader's Digest
Our bodies are 70 percent water. If this level decreases, even by a few percent, we become dehydrated, which affects digestive function and chemical balance. But fear not! We have the warning signs to help you safeguard against dehydration this summer.
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7 Breast Cancer Fighting Foods | Reader's Digest
Although women are actually more likely to develop heart disease, breast cancer still poses a major risk for many women. It's the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Exercise and not smoking are important ways to reduce your risk. But the right diet can help to prevent it, too. Read on to find out which foods can lower your risk.
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Preventing Dementia: Delaying Retirement May Help, French Study Finds
New research boosts the "use it or lose it" theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment: Risk Of Kidney Injury Raises Red Flag
This type of study cannot prove using the treatment caused acute kidney injury; it can only say that there may be a link between using the therapy and developing the condition.
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Sun Safety: 10 Places You Should Never Forget To Apply Sunscreen
So, what are you missing? Here are 10 places people most often forget:
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Preventing bedsores - Seniors' Health - C-Health
Change position. People who are bound to a chair or wheelchair should shift position every 15 minutes. Those who are confined to a bed should move (or be moved) to a new position every 2 hours, even during the night.
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One way to extend your life? Eat nuts, says study - Digestive Health - C-Health
One way to extend your life? Eat nuts, says study
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6 Things Happy People Never Do
Sometimes the reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes circumstances with everyone elseās public highlight reel.
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Crohn's Disease Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What causes Crohn's disease? on MedicineNet
The cause of Crohn's disease is unknown. Some scientists suspect that infection by certain bacteria, such as strains of mycobacterium, may be the cause of Crohn's disease. To date, however, there has been no convincing evidence that the disease is caused by infection per se. Crohn's disease is not contagious. Although diet may affect the symptoms in patients with Crohn's disease, it is unlikely that diet is responsible for the disease.
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10 Amazing Facts About Apple Cider Vinegar You Should Know
Hair rinse: Skip harsh shampoos and wash away buildup with an apple cider vinegar rinse. When used as a follow-up to baking soda, this do-it-yourself treatment makes strands shinier, reduces frizz and seals cuticles. It also simulates the scalp to promote hair growth.
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Latest Parenting Trend: The CTFD Method | David Vienna
I know many people want to stay current with the latest parenting trends -- attachment parenting, minimalist parenting, Tiger Mother parenting, et al. Well, I've stumbled upon a new technique that will guarantee your child grows up to be an exemplary student and citizen. It's called CTFD, which stands for "Calm The F*ck Down." And that's not a message to give your kids. It's for you.
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High Cholesterol? Here Are 5 Foods That Can Help
High cholesterol is one of those health issues that sort of sneaks up on you. Most of the time there are no symptoms of high cholesterol, which means it's important for you to have your cholesterol checked regularly by a doctor. After all, high cholesterol can raise your chances of getting serious heart disease. The good news though is that high cholesterol often can be reduced through regular exercise and a healthy diet.
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Causes of High Cholesterol - Health.com
High cholesterol comes from a variety of sources, including your family history and what you eat. Here is a visual journey through the most common causes.
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The Top Fat-Burning Foods - Health.com
Certain foods have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally burn calories as you chew.
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Canadaās Best Places to Live 2013 | MoneySense
What makes a city great? When we were determining our 8th annual list of Best Places to Live in Canada, we looked at all the data we could find to name the communities that offer the best overall quality of life. We started with incomes and employment. After all, most peopleās experience in a city is more positive when they have a high-paying jobāand the ability to get a new one if they so choose.
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Don't get caught retired and broke | MoneySense
Donāt underestimate the costs in the years leading up to retirement when youāre not quite eligible for benefits.
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Am I on track to spend freely to age 90? | MoneySense
Am I on track to spend freely to age 90?
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