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241: Should I Have Lasik Vision Correction Done

The question of whether or not you should have Lasik vision correction done can truly be only answered by you and you yourself, as this is a rather serious procedure, and as with any other type of procedure, you will need to weigh all of the possible advantages and disadvantages into consideration, and determine on your own time whether or not you

242: Side Effects of Fen-Phen

Fen-phen is the combination of two drugs: fenfluramine (an appetite suppressant) and phentermine (a potent stimulant). Fen-phen never received approval from the Food and Drug Administration prior to their request that fenfluramine and the related compound, dexfenfluramine, be withdrawn from the market in late 1997. The side effects of fen-phen can

243: Simple Ideas To Breathe Easily Using An Asthma Inhaler

In the world today, many asthmatics are constantly plagued by the agony and spending lots of money to get conventional treatments such as using the right asthma inhaler. These millions of asthmatics who have to fight to breathe the precious air on Earth, it can be a constraint on everyday life, including physical activity. Such simple things as

244: Slave to the Grind

If you wake up in the mornings with a slight tension headache, or find yourself with a clenched jaw during the day, it may be caused by bruxism, which is the medical term for grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth. Bruxism affects both kids and adults. Most people who grind their teeth do so in the early part of the night while they are sle

245: Sleep Apnea Health Problems Can Be Serious

Efforts to discover what causes sleep apnea have been intense, and although the actual cause may not have been identified, researchers have discovered that sleep apnea (sleep apnoea) health problems can be serious. There are several major risk factors for heart disease such as obesity, alcohol abuse, and smoking, but you might be surprised to f

246: Slow the Aging Process by Keeping Your Cells Healthy

Getting older is an inevitable fact of life. Achy joints, graying hair, failing vision, loss of muscle strength, weight gain, and loss of energy are a few of the signs of aging. If you have ever wondered what causes the slow decline of the human body you are not alone. Fortunately, science is beginning to solve the mystery of aging. Let's begin

247: Snacks That Boost Your Energy And Taste Great Too

Snacks and snacking get a bad rap in our overly health-conscious society. Snacks are full of calories... snacks spoil your appetite... snacking means you're eating junk food - not so! The truth is, nutritionists agree that our bodies need re-fueling every 3 to 4 hours, and a healthy snack gives you an energy boost and can help keep hunger under co

248: Stairway To HeavenStep Up To High Fiber Health

The food pyramid is not a new concept. However, for the first time in more than a decade, the USDA has updated the food pyramid based on the latest scientific findings on how to treat your body to better health. Awareness of the benefits of healthy food choices, like high fiber foods, has been more and more prevalent in our proactive American quest

249: Stay Fit to Conquer the World Part Two

Begin the day with stress free mind in a pollution free atmosphere and sprinkle exercise and a healthy diet to feel the bliss. Exercise increases the metabolic rate, strengthens the leg muscle, and energizes the body. One form of exercise is brisk walking. Almost 30 minutes brisk walking makes the mind and body alert and working through out th

250: Staying Thin with the Right Diet

News Flash! This "just in" hot off the presses... Researches now say that that Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets do not help when it comes to staying thin. In a comparison between low-carbohydrate, low fat and reduced calorie diets, all participants started to regain weight after six months, and by twelve months there was little difference

251: Symptom Of Bladder Problem

The first step you will need to take when you have some type of bladder problem is to seek the advice of your physician. If your problem stems from a bladder infection then he will prescribe an antibiotic. Bladder infections will rarely go away on its own and can lead to more serious problems with the urethra, bladder, and the kidneys. Your phys

252: Teen Marketing And Body Image

You see them everywhere--magazines featuring emaciated teen models with brash, defiant looks that say "We express ourselves," their arms and ankles glistening with fashion accessories. The definition of "cool chick" in another magazine is a glossy-lipped, half-woman, half-child peeking ambivalently behind a set of heavily mascaraed eyes. "I am conf

253: Texas Relates To Import Safety Issues As China Executes Its Top Food and Drug Administrator

China's official Xinhua news agency announced yesterday the execution of Zheng Xiaoyu, the former head of its State Food and Drug Administration, in an attempt to show the country's seriousness about cleaning up obvious problems with exporting contaminated food and drugs. Xiaoyu was convicted of accepting bribes totaling the equivalent of one mi

254: Texas Ups Its Calcium and Downs Its Antacids

New studies reveal that one's source of calcium may be just as important, or more so, as the total amount of calcium ingested. In fact, women who consumed less calcium, but got it from food sources, had a higher bone density than those who received at least 70% of their calcium from supplements. This came as news to many in Texas, with high leve

255: The ABCs of Healthy Fruits Part One

All fruits are healthy to the human body in specific ways. A combination of fruits in your diet can help to keep you healthy, and cure certain diseases as well. There is a huge variety of fruits that can help you, including apples, apricots, bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi fruit, lemon/limes and oranges