If you want to let your kids enjoy Halloween with the minimum of harm to their teeth, let them gorge on their candy in one sitting, rather than rationing it out, say dentists in the USA.. Remember, one giant sitting does less damage to teeth and leads to fewer potential cavities than a small ration every couple of hours. Dentist Mark Helpin, who works at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, said: “The frequency of eating candy, and other refined carbohydrates, and their stickiness, are big factors in creating the risk of caries (cavities)…
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The World Stroke Organization (WSO) declares their solidarity to patients, stroke survivors and their loved ones. At today’s World Stroke Day, WSO president Bo Norrving warns that, “The global burden of stroke has reached epidemic proportions and the situation will not improve until strong actions are taken.” 15 million people suffer a stroke each year…
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Complete this 20-minute circuit three times a week on nonconsecutive days. All you need is a pair of dumbbells (try five to eight pounds) and a stability ball. Go from one exercise to the next without resting in between. When you’ve completed all eight moves, rest for one to two minutes, then repeat the circuit three more times. (If you’re really in a pinch, just do as many sets as you can.)
The best part? With this easy printable list, you can get your fitness expert-certified sweat on for free. Learn more about the workout or get the printable version now.
Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/dumbbell-workout
In the course of her life, a woman confronts, oh, maybe a bazillion baffling beauty dilemmas. And most of them never get solved?until now. Perry Romanowski and the other cosmetic scientists behind TheBeautyBrains.com have the answers:
They’ve pooled their more than 40 years of experience at companies such as Procter & Gamble and Unilever to write a book called Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm? Finally, you can stop scratching your well-coiffed head.
Is baby shampoo good for adult hair?
Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty-and-style/beauty-iq
Triathlons used to be the domain of elite athletes. Not anymore. More than 1 million people stepped up to a triathlon starting line last year—37 percent of them women, according to USA Triathlon. “Triathlons have taken over the reins from marathons as the new personal challenge,” says Barrie Shepley, Canada’s former Olympic and National Triathlon Team coach.
It’s no mystery why: The swim-bike-run combo combats workout boredom and practically guarantees weight loss. Plus, the popular sprint distance (half-mile swim, 12-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run) eliminates intimidation. Just be forewarned: The feeling of accomplishment coupled with body-sculpting effects can be addictive!
Why Tri?
Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/triathlon-women
The “One in Six” motto of this year’s World Stroke Day on October 29 is an apt reminder that one in six people will suffer a stroke at some point during their life and that someone dies from a stroke every 6 seconds. The World Stroke Organization (WSO) points out that the victims consist of ordinary people who live everyday lives, however, 85% of these people have risk factors that can prevent a stroke if identified. Currently over one million strokes occur in Europe each year…
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The new Part B premium for outpatient care will be $99.90 a month for 2012. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
Release Date: 01/12/2011 Assessment designed to educate, not diagnose, but could aid in early intervention A quick online assessment tool developed by Johns Hopkins researchers can help worried seniors find out if they are at risk of developing dementia and determine whether they should seek a comprehensive, face-to-face diagnosis from a physician, according to a [...]
Source: http://healthblogs.org/2011/01/24/online-tool-can-help-seniors-quickly-determine-risk-for-dementia/
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who’ve suffered bouts of kidney stones may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on, new research suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
By BRIAN KLEPPER & DAVID KIBBE, MD By mid-November, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must respond to the legal complaint filed in a Maryland federal court by six Augusta, Georgia family physicians. These doctors are not asking for money, but for relief from the [...]
