20 Things You Didn't Know About... Sleep

submitted by: neethi  3 day ago

The official world record for staying awake, possible killers lurking in our mattresses, a continent's war against naps, and more.

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The Top 10 Everything of 2008

submitted by: tsawan  4 day ago

2008 was a very good year for ......

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10 Secrets of the Effortlessly Thin

submitted by: openthink  4 day ago

The majority of thin people—whether they have been lean all their life or managed to lose weight and keep it off—share several healthy strategies that help them stay thin and healthy with seemingly little effort. Here are 10 secrets you need to know in order to join the ranks of the thin.

• They don't diet
• They keep track of their weight
• They keep track of their weight
• They don't solve problems with food
• They stop eating when they're full
• They don't surround themselves with temptation
• They allow themselves treats
• They eat breakfast
• They move, stand and fidget more
• They don't skip meals

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Runners live longer, healthier

submitted by: Tammy  5 day ago

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Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive

submitted by: raviprasad  26 day ago

Science is verifying what many overeaters have suspected for a long time: sugar can be addictive.

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Ban On Fast Food TV Advertising Would Reverse Childhood Obesity Trends, Study Shows

submitted by: VShastri  33 day ago

A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.

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Diet May Regulate Obesity Health Risks, But Genes Decide, Says New Research

submitted by: VShastri  33 day ago

The risk of obese people developing the metabolic syndrome that leads to diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, can not be solved by a one-size-fits-all diet programme, according to new scientific findings.

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Where Does Lost Weight Go?

submitted by: kamal  38 day ago

For many of us, losing weight is something we always are trying to do. But when we drop a couple extra pounds, where does that weight end up going?

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Electrical Brain Stimulation May Boost Dexterity

submitted by: sangitha  68 day ago

A little of jolt of electricity to the brain could improve dexterity, a finding that could hold promise for stroke victims.

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America’s Healthiest Restaurants

submitted by: xyzws  83 day ago

You work out. You watch what you eat. But you don’t want to have to prepare every meal at home for the sake of your health—nor should you have to...

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Feast Your Way to a Healthier Heart

submitted by: VShastri  85 day ago

Improving your cardiovascular health can be as simple as changing the way you fill your plate.

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Finding Dreamland: 13 Insomnia Remedies

submitted by: gdevlin  87 day ago

Serious sleeping troubles sometimes can result in what experts call chronic insomnia, which could have profound underpinnings, such as psychiatric disturbance, breathing problems, or unexplained leg movements during the middle of the night. Experts agree that if you can't easily fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night for a month or so, it may be time to consult an expert...

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