Here are this weekend's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment, and of course for you to share with your friends and family. Have a terrific weekend!
Dana Ullman: Exploring the Research on Homeopathic Treatment for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is not considered to be a "disease" by the conventional medical standards but is recognized and referred to as a "syndrome." Although there are no specific blood tests, x-rays or any other type of technology that is presently accepted by conventional medicine for diagnosis of this condition, the diagnosis is based on clinical findings from the history and physical exam (pain in tender points).
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Barbra Streisand: Why Heart Disease Is Treated Like a Boys' Club
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in our country, more than all cancers combined. Today, heart disease kills more women than men. When I started to think about this, it was not surprising. More women are taking on the stresses of juggling household demands, of being wife, mother and breadwinner. All of these modern day strains add to higher blood pressure, lack of physical activity, quick and unhealthy food choices, and weight gain -- all major contributors to heart disease.
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Crohn's Disease - Prevention - Health.com
Never use antibiotics unless they have been prescribed for you by a doctor.
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Elizabeth Marquardt: The New Stigma--Children of Divorce Are No Longer Stigmatized, Until They Start Dating
A young man says, "When I go out with a woman I can always tell on the first date if she's from a divorced family. The women from divorced families are over-anxious, eager to please. They're exhausting."
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Christine Egan: When Your Laptop Becomes the Third Wheel
Don't worry, this behavior is perfectly harmless. We're just catching up on a little work, or sending a few e-mails, or comparing airfares, or browsing real estate listings, or reviewing clips from last night's "Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (often without headphones; how annoying is that?). We're multitasking, people! This is actually a productive use of our evening hours. Besides, we're just watching TV together. We're not even really watching it; it's just on. Isn't the point that we're together in the same room? No big deal. It's not like we're on a date.
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Dr. Frank Lipman: 20 Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings and Kick the Addiction
Eat three meals and two snacks or five small meals a day. For many people, if they don't eat regularly, their blood sugar levels drop, they feel hungry and are more likely to crave sweet sugary snacks.
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The Creepiest Children's Books Ever (PICTURES)
Growing up, we all had at least one book that affected our psyche - some in more positive ways than others. The right book at the right time can teach children a lot more than any advice an adult can impart. But then there's these. Not only are these books creepy and/or hilarious to adults, but any kid who reads them is most likely in for a traumatizing treat.
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Marie Pasinski, M.D.: Retaining Your Brain's Neuroplasticity
You should also pay attention to how you nourish and replenish your brain. As a neurologist who cares for patients with Alzheimer's disease, I tell family members concerned about prevention to be as physically active as possible and to eat a nutritionally rich and balanced diet. (I recommend skipping the supplements. They will never replace fresh, unprocessed foods and those rich in antioxidants like Omega-3s.) In future blogs, I will explain more about how to nourish your neurons and other ways to keep your brain more resilient to disease, all of which will positively impact every aspect of your life.
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Andrea Metcalf: Exercises To Keep You Fit From 9 to 5 (PHOTOS)
Instead of sitting down at your next conference call, stand or even pace back and forth while you talk. You might even try holding a squat against the wall while on the phone to burn more calories and tone your legs.
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David Rock: How Often Are We on Mental Autopilot? You Might Be Surprised
Researchers found that people were at their happiest when making love, exercising, or engaging in conversation. They were least happy when resting, working, or using a home computer.
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Climate Change: India Faces Dire Increase In Floods, Droughts, Disease Due To Global Warming
A new report says India could be 2 degrees Celsius (3.8 F) warmer than 1970s levels within 20 years – a change that would disrupt rain cycles and wreak havoc on the country's agriculture and freshwater supplies, experts said Wednesday.
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Joel Schwartzberg: Top Ten "Must Knows" for Divorced Dads
When I first sought advice regarding my own divorce in 2007, I went to the source of all reasonable and well-informed insight, Google. What I found was a chorus of certain doom: I'd go bankrupt, my kids would see shrinks forever, I'd never find the "woman of my dreams," and I'd spend my days mostly exploring new ways of being pathetic.
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Oprah Health Experts Treat the Common Cold - Oprah.com
Ancient Greek physicians prescribed garlic. Egyptian herbalists favored licorice. For Oprah, the cold-fighting concoction of choice is the juice of freshly crushed cranberries.
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