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More Reasons to Give Up On Soda

Lira — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:52:07 +0000

We’re all aware that soda has empty calories, and that it doesn’t deliver any nutritional value to our bodies. Because sodas come with artificial sweeteners and other additives, it’s been linked to cause diabetes, hyperactivity and cell damage to those that love to drink it on a regular basis. Experts have found more reasons why [...]

Boosting Your Metabolism With These Foods

Lira — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:31:56 +0000

Eating healthy or trying to lose weight? You can do a lot by eating foods that can help with your metabolism. These days, it’s important to put a premium on the food we eat or whatever we drink, as our health is really the one treasure we’ve got going for us. Below are some foods [...]

Once In A While, Take A Beauty Break

Lira — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:54:55 +0000

Most women are aware that many of the beauty products they use come with chemicals. Although there has been an increased awareness of the use of products that are more organic, and therefore, less chemically processed, the skin can still benefit from being make-up free from time to time. Once in a while, it’s good [...]

WHO chief wants better public health care for women and children

Rokai — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:28:32 +0000

The leader of World Health Organization (WHO) Margaret Chan said in Canada on Monday that countries must make the health of women and children their highest priority.

Innokin Announces New Type of e-Cigarette

Rokai — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:57:00 +0000

Innokin Now Offers AIO Pack Electronic Cigarette

Florida Leaders Applaud USDA Efforts to Improve Water Quality and Enhance Wildlife in the …

Rokai — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:22:46 +0000

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $100 million in financial assistance to acquire permanent easements from eligible landowners in four counties and assist with wetland restoration on nearly 24,000 acres of agricultural land in the Northern Everglades Watershed.

Local leaders lauded USDA efforts to protect the Northern Everglades and reiterated their commitment to the continued restoration and economic opportunities made possible by the Wetlands Reserve Program from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service

Coffee Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of

Lira — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:31:21 +0000

There has been numerous studies that show the amazing benefits to coffee drinking. It has been linked to helping reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, liver problems and other diseases that may be life threatening. Because coffee has anti-oxidant properties, it is believed to be healthy and beneficial. Recent studies also show that drinking more [...]

Life in drought: Parched Texas town seeks emergency fix

Rokai — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:45:23 +0000

No one drinks the tap water, which is unbearably briny as the lake dries up.

Green Tea Helps Slow Down Weight Gain

Lira — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:57:49 +0000

A new research is suggesting that Green Tea may be the possible solution to curbing obesity among many Americans today. The tea contains Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and this component is said to help with people who need high fat diet, but needs to watch their weight gain. With healthy eating and a concious effort to reduce [...]

Boost Brain Power With Fruits And Vegetables

Lira — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:13:19 +0000

A study which started thirteen years ago released its findings early this month and revealed that eating lots of fruits and vegetables in one’s diet can combat the onset of diseases that relate to brain function. With respondents aging from 45 to 60 years old, the study assessed how fruit and vegetable intake could help [...]