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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Getting the right mindset to lose weight: 2 of 25
If you can get the right mindset, you are 99% of the way to your weight-loss goal. Why? Because changing habits is the secret to permanent weight loss - and habits are all in the mind! The human brain has an enormous amount of work to do. It has to keep your body running, as well as dealing with all the challenges you throw ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Should vaccinations for children be mandatory?: 2 of 18
"Vaccination is dangerous." That's the argument put forward by parents who don't want their children vaccinated. And yes, with some vaccinations there is a small risk of the child suffering a reaction. And yes, it's small comfort to know that risk is millions to one, if it's your child who turns out to be the one in a millio... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Free treatments for depression: 4 of 20
One of the simplest "free treatments" for depression is to smile. Smiling releases a small amount of "feelgood" chemicals in the brain. If smiling is the last thing you feel like doing, put a pencil or pen sideways between your teeth, which will bend your mouth into something like a smile. Your brain can't tell the differenc... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Natural remedies for asthma: 4 of 17
There are two ways asthmatics can reduce their asthma symptoms: (a) by avoiding the things that you are allergic/sensitive to, and (b)reducing the inflammation (which is what most modern preventive puffers do). Avoiding the things you're allergic to sounds easy - but first you need to work out what these are. Don't make assu... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Cranberry supplements and their use to treat urinary tract infections: 4 of 17
Cranberry's role in urinary tract infections (like cystitis) is much misunderstood. Actually, cranberry supplements are more useful BEFORE you get a urinary tract infection, than when you have one! Cranberry has been proven to be a very effective preventative. It acts by stopping the bacteria getting a grip on the inside of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Spring training: How to get fit before summer: 7 of 24
Summer is approaching and you want to look your best in that swimsuit. But it's still too dark before and after work to exercise outdoors. So what can you do? It is harder to find the motivation to exercise when the sun isn't shining, but there are still plenty of options available to you. The main thing is, don't be too har... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Walking and water consumption: 3 of 10
Because we sweat less when walking than when running or doing aerobics, it can be easy to underestimate the amount of hydration we need. At the same time, with the current fashion for constantly toting a water bottle, it's becoming more common to hear of people OVER-hydrating. That can result in water intoxication which can ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How a creative outlet leads to wellness among the aged: 6 of 15
Having a creative outlet is rewarding at any age, but for the elderly it can be the secret to keeping an alert mind and a positive outlook. The brain is rather like a muscle - don't use it, and it will waste away. However, while crosswords and brain teasers may help, the exercises which have been proven, scientifically, to b... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Seniors: How to designate someone to make financial decisions for you: 6 of 13
As we get older, the risk of infirmity increases and with it, the chance that we may be unable to look after our own financial affairs, either temporarily or permanently. For instance, a car accident which you might "bounce back" from as a youngster, may keep you in hospital for much longer when you are a senior. Alternative... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Feng shui tips to sleep better: 5 of 10
Feng Shui is a Chinese system for managing "chi" or life energy. In the living rooms of the house, you want lots of positive, well-balanced life energy to keep you feeling invigorated. In the bedrooms, you need to calm the life energy so you can have a blissful, deep sleep. A lot of Feng Shui is based on common sense. For in... More..