Avoid Headache Triggers
When your headache strikes, did you know that resting in a dark, quiet room is a good immediate therapy? But, before that's necessary, avoid the common triggers of minor headaches, which include:
Caffeine. It constricts blood vessels. Taper off your consumption. Going cold turkey has too many drastic withdrawal symptoms.
Eyestrain. Take frequent...... >Read More
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Finding A Doctor
Choose your family doctor carefully - someone you like and someone who understands you. So, how do you find him or her?
First, ask for referrals. Your family and friends probably have doctors they rely on and trust that they could recommend. Also, you can often find a list of available physicians from your local hospital.
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Office Hazards
It's 5p.m. and your in-tray looks like Mount Everest. One massive report down and a zillion to go.That is, if your wrists hold out. What do they call that again - carpal tunnel? Funny, never heard of it 10 years ago. Then again, 10 years ago, webs belonged to spiders and a mouse was furry.
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Little Known Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Everyone knows smoking causes cancer, heart disease and numerous other health problems. But if that's not helping you to quit, consider these lesser known benefits:
Less defensive attitude
No guilty feelings
No bad breath
Better use of time in place of taking smoke breaks
New confidence
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Your Guide to Calcium
Most of us know that calcium is required for healthy bones and teeth. It also helps regulate blood pressure, heartbeat and blood clotting. What we may not know is the amount actually required to do the job. Adults need between 1500 and 2000 milligrams each day. Look at the list below to estimate how much you are getting. If... >Read More
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A Home Gym
Ever thought about how easy it is for all those people who have a gym at home? Maybe you've thought it would sure be easy to work out regularly if the equipment was at your fingertips. No more convincing yourself to go to the gym on a dark rainy night.
Easy ways to exercise at home
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Dehydration - True or False?
The onset of hot weather is a good time to review the basic facts about dehydration. Answer TRUE or FALSE to the following five statements:
1. Anxiety, confusion, dry skin, increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure are all signs of dehydration.
2. The key to preventing dehydration is to drink water or other hydrating liquids when you...... >Read More
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A Common Problem For Women
A vaginal yeast infection is an infection that is generally caused by... >more
Enjoying The Music
Researcher's have long been singing the praises of music therapy and the... >more
What Do You Fear?
