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8 Ways You Can Dramatically Lower Stroke Risk

The risk for stroke increases dramatically as someone ages, and strokes can lead to problems with mobility, memory, and even simple tasks like eating or drinking. The good news is that there are many ways to reduce the chances of having a stroke. Eight of the most important ways are discussed below. Eat Smart A

Does Sex Hurt?

Coming to an understanding of sex is an important phase in the lives of everywhere. Except for most circumstances, sex should not be painful. Many people will experience sex in a few different ways. People that are relatively inexperienced may actually find that sex will challenge the way that they think about these issues. If

Five Reasons To Give Up Soda

Soda has become a pervasive part of our daily lives. It’s become the standard beverage to accompany most meals, or the refreshing pick-me-up needed on a long day. Commercials and marketing for the various brands are everywhere. In fact, studies have shown that most people can identify more characters used in soda marketing campaigns than

5 Natural Healing Wonders of Coconut Oil

There is a reason why coconut and its products have come into their own in recent years. Coconut water is popular for hydration, while coconut sugar is increasingly being used as a natural and healthy sweetener. Research continues to discover more and more ways in which coconut can promote health. The benefits of one product,

10 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Cholesterol

Last year, I was pleasantly surprised when I got my new primary care physician to admit the standard cholesterol test administered at annual checkups isn’t an accurate indicator of heart disease risk, and that said test doesn’t differentiate between the healthy and the dangerous varieties of LDL cholesterol (that’s right, not all LDL cholesterol is

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Menopause

By Dr. Decheng Chen – AcupunctureLand.com Most women enter menopause between the ages 45–55, and many experience uncomfortable symptoms such as excessive sweating, heart palpitations, numb skin, scabies, dizziness, headaches, and inability to sleep. They can also feel easily angered or anxious, become disinterested in sexual activity, and usually have abnormal periods before their periods

6 Fattening Alcoholic Drinks You Need to Avoid

If trying to lose or even maintain weight, it is important to understand that even when following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, that regular consumption of some alcoholic drinks can really pack on the pounds. This is largely because alcohol is very high in calories, and some of the biggest offenders for causing weight

Top 5 Foods to Help Decrease Your Bad Cholesterol Level

Controlling what you eat on a daily basis and exercising regularly can do wonders in lowering the level of bad cholesterol in your body. Supplements are aplenty in the market, but they may not all work in the same way for everyone. One of the best ways to lower the bad cholesterol level in your

7 Signs Your Diet Is Unhealthy

Consumption of a healthy diet is one of the ways of losing weight effectively. Today many blogs and TV shows have come up with extreme diets which are supposed to help one lose weight. What many don’t know is that majority of these diets are unhealthy and may pose a risk to your health. Below

30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself

BY: MARC CHERNOFF – MarcAndAngel.com Remember today, for it is the beginning. Today marks the start of a brave new future. Our previous article, 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself, was well received by most of our readers, but several of you suggested that we follow it up with a list of things to