Save a Life by Preventing Diabetes

Save a Life by Preventing Diabetes

Diabetes is a common concern in our culture and it’s important that we know how to identify its causes, symptoms and how to prevent it. The disease is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and type 2 diabetes is the kind that commonly develops in adults. With type 2 diabetes, [...]

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Signs of a Heart Attack

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. Interestingly enough, men and women don’t necessarily display similar signs when having a heart attack.
Women are usually 10 years older than men when they experience their first, and will likely have other medical issues such as diabetes and high blood [...]

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Childhood Obesity is Everyone’s Problem

There are so many issues plaguing our society today but childhood obesity (and obesity in general) is arguably one of the most urgent yet most poorly addressed. A study done in 2006 by Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) showed that obesity rates for 31 states continued to rise, even after years of warnings, studies [...]

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Extreme Couponing: Is It Really Worth It?

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Who isn’t interested in saving a little money on their grocery bill?  Nowadays the cost of everything is high and prices are still on the rise.  Like everyone else, my grocery bill has almost quadrupled over the past few [...]

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Quick and Practical Breakfast Sandwich

I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes, especially the ones that are good nutritionally. I found a little gem while trolling through my favorite blogs. Cooking time: 10 minutes.
In her post,  “What gripes me about some food bloggers.“, from her blog “The Project Zen” on wordpress.com,Vanessa writes:
My case in point: I [...]

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Inspiration

Me Inspiring me, inspiring you, inspiring me…
It’s unrealistic and say that getting a healthy body happens overnight. Frankly anyone going through some process that causes them to lose weight like crazy (like losing a couple pounds a day), is approaching weight-loss in the wrong way, and is doing something that’s not sustainable and could possibly [...]

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What’s Worked for Me and You…or not

Weight-Loss Products/Systems

There are lot’s of products out there proclaiming to help you lose weight.  While I do NOT like to focus on losing weight as a goal, many of us do and often end up wasting tons of money trying different product…

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Power-walk through the mall

I’m going to the mall today to power-walk.  No high-heels and no leisurely stroll–and I’m doing it at or near top speed.  I’m getting there a half-hour early to walk through it before I start shopping. Watch out, lady with the baby carriage and small army of kids.  Keep to the sidelines, you group of sweet [...]

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Finding the Spark to Get Moving

It’s hard to find the motivation to MOVE sometimes.  You could go for weeks, even months telling yourself you should exercise but find that you’re unable to.  I did that.  It is very hard to find that SPARK–that thing–the impetus to get going. Maybe it’s the word EXERCISE.  I personally can’t stand it. I do [...]

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