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Is Sunshine beneficial or dangerous? By : Patrick Hamouy Is sunshine really as harmful as we are led to believe? The sun is a necessary source of energy that has been around since the beginning of time. Without it, all life on our planet would disappear. Why is it then that we need to protect against it? Is this protection worse than the sun itself? Read this article and find out. A Gastric Band Can Sometimes Be A Life Band By : Gastric Bypass An increasing number of people are turning to gastric bypass surgery as the solution to their weight problem in an age of growing obesity. For many people, however, gastric band surgery is simply a life saving necessity. Are You A Suitable Candidate For Gastric Lap Banding? By : Gastric Bypass There are several types of weight loss surgery available today including the relatively new procedure of gastric lap banding which is growing in popularity and is fast becoming the preferred choice for many morbidly obese individuals. But are you a suitable candidate for gastric lap banding? At What Point Does Obesity Become Life-Threatening? By : Gastric Bypass Obesity is typically measured in terms of a person's body mass index (BMI) which is found by taking your weight in kilograms and dividing this by the square of your height in meters. An individual with a BMI in excess of 30 is considered to be obese and a person with a BMI of more than 40 is said to be severely or morbidly obese. In other words, a 1.6 meter tall man weighing 115 kilograms would have a BMI of 45 and would be morbidly, or life-threateningly, obese. An Obese Person Simply Eats Too Much By : Gastric Bypass While it is often said that people who are obese have caused the problem themselves and that there is no excuse for letting yourself go to this extent, it might be a good idea to arm yourself with the facts about obesity before jumping to conclusions. Child Obesity - What Factors Result In A Child Being Obese? By : Gastric Bypass Obesity is a hot topic these days as obesity rates in the West continue to rise at an alarming rate and obesity is now commonly being seen in children. It is no surprise therefore that a great deal of research is being channeled into the problem of child obesity in an effort to find both its cause and a cure. Could Pure Fruit Juice Help To Lower Obesity In Children? By : Gastric Bypass It has long been held that you should not give your children pure fruit juice because it encourages weight gain, but is this really the case? A new study has provided an interesting answer. A Study Of Lesbian Women Suggests A Possible Genetic Cause For Obesity By : Gastric Bypass Although it is generally agreed that the present obesity epidemic is very largely the result of our modern diet and changes in our lifestyle, there is nonetheless a school of thought that believes that there is also a genetic component to obesity. Evidence for this is sketchy, but one recent study into obesity in lesbian women may add to the debate. Could Your Bath Soap Be Making You Fat? By : Gastric Bypass If you think this sounds crazy then you are not alone because when somebody first told me I thought they were simply trying to wind me up. Climbing into the bath or the shower and lathering up with your favorite soap could actually be making you fat! Tips for a Healthier You. By : Karen Jack In today's hectic world it's sometimes hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, though with a few helpful hints living more healthily is achievable. Food is Not Your Friend By : Brooke Castillo Emotional eaters sometimes talk about food as if it is a friend. It isn't. How to Prevent Foot Pain By : Mr. Miyagi Since there are so many things that can cause foot pain, preventing it is not always easy. People that suffer from heel and foot pain find it difficult to figure out where the pain is coming from. There are many different things that can cause heel and foot pain and it is a common problem among people of all ages. How to Maximize Your Health Savings Account with the Power of Prevention By : Wiley Long Health Savings Accounts allow people to put aside pre-tax money to cover future medical expenses. If the money is not withdrawn to pay medical bills, it grows tax-deferred like an IRA. By following certain lifestyle measures, HSA owners can dramatically reduce their chances of developing diseases, and can end up with a nice retirement account. Answers About High Cholesterol Levels By : Samantha Evans High cholesterol levels have a lot to do with the condition of your heart. Keeping your cholesterol levels low is important to having a healthy heart, but it's also important to know the difference between good cholesterol and the type that is bad for your body. In the fight to lower high cholesterol levels, exercise and a good diet both play a role. Taking care of your eyes and bones By : Laura Ng Tired eyes and backaches are two common discomfort faced by office workers today. Find out how a change in diet can improve your situation. Coffee Drinkers Rejoice! Caffeine & Exercise Reduces Cancer Risks By : Rusty Moore.. Good news coffee drinkers! A recent study at Rutgers University found that exercise and caffeine, used together, doubled the levels of the tumor-suppressing protein "phospho-p53". Exercise alone boosted this protein by 18% and drinking two cups off coffee increased this protein by 27%. Hearing Loss Prevalent In Baby Boomers By : Alvin Toh Hearing loss has always been a problem in those over 65 years old. But now, more youngsters and baby boomers are being diagnosed with hearing loss. Exposure to excessive noise levels is the main culprit. How To Lowering Cholesterol Naturally? By : Dr. Suririnah Your blood test results confirm that you have high cholesterol now. You need to take proper action to lowering your cholesterol level now, since having high cholesterol increases your risk of having heart attack and/or stroke anytime from now on. Basically lowering cholesterol means that you need to lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) and at the same time increase your HDL (good cholesterol) and maintain both cholesterol levels in healthy ranges. What you need to know is that now is possible to lowering cholesterol naturally! 5 Tips On Preventing Hearing Loss By : Alvin Toh Hearing loss, which was once associated with the elderly, is becoming a prevalent problem in youngsters and baby boomers. Exposure to loud music for extended period of time tops the list of noise induced hearing loss. Traveler Beware: Use This Handy Motion Sickness Medication Guide By : Darlene Berkel It is important to be able to enjoy your holiday, but you should not take medications that could be dangerous to you. Motion sickness medicine can be helpful, but there are side effects too! Massage Improves Immune Function By : Tina Allen, LMT, CIIT, CIMI Babies and children simply love to be touched. In fact, they thrive on it and it is a crucial part of their development. Children need physical contact for healthy growth and development, and massage can play an important role in nourishing this growth. Protect Against Cancer With Folic Acid By : Steve Smith Adequate folic acid intake may be a significant protector against cancer and is vital for the prevention of certain serious birth defects. Why You Can’t Assume You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D By : Steve Smith Most of the population are likely to be deficient in this vital nutrient if they depend on sunlight as its principal source How Vitamin D May Help In The Battle Against Cancer By : Steve Smith In addition to its well known role in maintaining healthy bones,vitamin D is also vital for the health of the nervous and immune systems and may help protect against cancer. Cholesterol Prevention and Reduction By : Gary Stanton Heart disease is America's number 1 killer. Do you know what your risk profile is? There are numerous risk factors as well as preventative measures and lifestyle decisions that can be taken. Of Birth Control and Unwanted Pregnancies By : fris arbes The article deals with the issues of contraception and the methods available to couples who want to plan for their family. The article briefly describes some of the common types of birth control methods, including their effects and rate of success in preventing pregnancy. Avoiding Trans Fat May Save Your Life By : Charles Carter As consumers we had no idea how much trans fatty acids (trans-fat) were in the food we eat. Until now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after much red tape, is requiring that trans-fats be on all packaged food labels. How To Lower Cholesterol Naturally By : Kathryn Soloff. Doctors use the term lipid disorder for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. This disorder happens when you have increased levels of fatty substances in your blood. The fatty substances in your blood are cholesterol and triglycerides.

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