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Natural Ways of Preventing Heart Disease

February 18th, 2009 by Gumer Liston
General Health
heartHeart disease is a leading cause of death in many countries. In the United States alone, it kills one person every 34 seconds. That is a fact, and a scary one at that. But heart disease can be avoided, and there are natural ways that can greatly reduce your risk of acquiring it. Get moving. Be active, take at least 30 to 45 minutes of your time each day to move your body. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute much to the risk of acquiring heart disease.  A few minutes of brisk walk every morning will help a lot. If you can,...

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Coffee Could Help Lower The Risk of Dementia

February 10th, 2009 by Gumer Liston
General Health
coffeeAre you having your second cup of coffee? Could not resist its aroma and the urge for more? Don't worry, it's okay because coffee will not give you heart disease or hypertension;  it even may do your mind some good. A new study suggests the possible connection between coffee consumption and lower risk of dementia during old age. A group of Swedish and Danish researchers led by Dr. Miia Kivipelto, associate professor of neurology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, conducted a study that looked into how coffee consumption could affect the mental health of men and women later in their...

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Your Emotions and Your Health

February 3rd, 2009 by Gumer Liston
Mental Health
smileEmotions are part and parcel of being human beings; they come naturally to us because they are important features of our lives. Strong emotions come to us every now and then as reactions to things that happen to us. Often, these emotions are sudden and strong, and it's as if we do not have control over them. These kinds of intense emotions, if given loose rein, could take over us and could bring forth functional disorders that affect our organs. Happiness, anger, sadness, anxiety and fear are some of the examples of strong emotions that could affect our health. Doctors explain...

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