5 Warning Signs of a Stroke

5 Warning Signs of a Stroke

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke, so it goes without saying that time is of the essence. When a person suffers from a stroke, every second counts. According to the National Stroke Association, 795,000 strokes occur every year, and they can happen to anyone at any…

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Emergency Food Supplies: What You Need

Emergency Food Supplies: What You Need

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by Kate Johns Tornado season, hurricane season, earthquakes, snowstorms — these are just a few natural occurrences that can change your life in a flash. It is always best to be prepared for the eventuality that your family may be without electricity and heat or a home for a few…

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Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by John Howard Thousands of people around the world suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Though there is no specific general cure that is available for IBS, there are several IBS treatment options that are available, which can provide relief from the symptoms. A combination of different types of…

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How To Lose 2 Lbs. A Week

How To Lose 2 Lbs. A Week

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

You’ve probably already found dozens of fad diets that promise to help you “lose 10 pounds in 10 days!” or “lose 5 pounds this weekend!” but almost all of these diet plans will leave you hungry, tired and only losing a few pounds of water weight in the first few…

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The Effects of BMI on Health

The Effects of BMI on Health

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person’s body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual’s height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or…

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Graves’ Disease Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

Graves’ Disease Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder and a common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland. A person suffering from Graves’ disease has a thyroid that produces too many hormones. These hormones affect different bodily functions and parts of the body, so Graves’ disease symptoms are diverse.  Graves’ disease…

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Smoking Cessation Products: The Hidden Dangers

Smoking Cessation Products: The Hidden Dangers

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Nicotine Gum…The Patch…Electric Cigarettes… Anyone who has ever tried to kick the habit is probably well aware of the many smoking cessation products on the market.  And with good reason. According to the American Cancer Society, only about 4 to 7 percent of Americans are able to quit smoking without…

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Are You Too Sick to Work?

Are You Too Sick to Work?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

With all the current news regarding a bad flu season, it’s more important now than ever that employees know when to stay home from work. While that scratchy throat and runny nose could just be a case of allergies, it could also be a sign of something worse. Here is…

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