Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a wonderful weekend!
by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Aging Health Problems: 10 Conditions To Watch Out For
The “golden years” aren’t what they used to be — they’re getting even better, thanks to advances in medicine and nutrition.
And because of this headway, countries are experiencing an unprecedented increase in its senior population. By 2030, 1 in every 5 person in the U.S., for example, will be age 65 or older, and the average life expectancy has passed 80 years for women and
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How Facebook Makes Us Unhappy : The New Yorker
No one joins Facebook to be sad and lonely. But a new study from the University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross argues that that’s exactly how it makes us feel. Over two weeks, Kross and his colleagues sent text messages to eighty-two Ann Arbor residents five times per day. The researchers wanted to know a few things: how their subjects felt overall, how worried and lonely they were, how much they had used Facebook, and how often they had had direct interaction with others since the previous text message. Kross found that the more people used Facebook in the time between the two texts, the less happy they felt—and the more their overall satisfaction declined from the beginning of the study until its end. The data, he argues, shows that Facebook was making them unhappy.
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7 Dog Breeds That Bark the Most (and Why) | Reader's Digest
Noisy pets can be a pain, but these are the loudest dog breeds around. From Chihuahuas to Rottweilers, we spell out the dogs that bark the most, and what you can do to keep them quiet.
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Rare Undersea Discovery Could Extend Your Life by 10, 20 or 30 Years | How Life Works
The second ingredient is Calamarine, a deep-sea omega-3 discovery that delivers 85% more DHA omega-3s to your heart, brain, joints, and eyes. It's known to combat everything from fatigue and poor memory, to vision problems, joint pain, mood swings and depression.
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The Health Benefits of Red Wine | How Life Works
Red wines also contain anxioxidants, which help the body resist cancer and cardiovascular disease. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir contain the highest concentrations of antioxidants and flavonoids.
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10 Things Happy Couples Do Differently
All intimate relationships are built on a foundation of honesty, trust, and attraction, but what do happy couples do differently to keep their love thriving in the long run?
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Heart disease and high cholesterol: FAQ - Health - redOrbit
Diseases such as thyroid, kidney and liver disorders; diabetes; as well as several other less common disorders may increase blood cholesterol.
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5 Things You Can Do Now To Prevent Dementia Later
One of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to eat brain food. What is brain food? The best food for your brain is food that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This includes different types of fish (salmon, albacore tuna, and trout) as well as nuts (walnuts). Fruits and veggies are also great for your brain.
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14 Reasons You Should Start Eating Cucumber | Fitnea – Stay Fit
Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.
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5 Foods You Should Never Eat Again | MyDiet
White bread is a staple in most pantries, but the truth is, it doesn’t have any nutritional value.
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Grandparents and Disciplining: 3 Basic Types - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com
Whether we are the parent or grandparent of any specific child, we can likely categorize ourselves along these lines:
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Alarming Facts about Kidney Disease | Medindia
Diabetes is an important cause of kidney failure and diabetes is five times more common in the Asians when compared to the white population
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