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Top Six Reasons You Should Not Skip Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people skip this meal. In fact, studies have shown that less than 40 percent of Americans eat breakfast every day. Most people have very busy schedules, and that leaves little time to eat breakfast.

Breaking Bad in Australia: Crystal Meth Use Higher in Australia Than US, UK

A new research published in the Medical Journal of Australia revealed a dramatic rise of harmful effects related to the use of crystal methamphetamine in the last few years. The study has raised concerns that crystal meth will soon rise to popularity in Australia. Crystal meth has grown prominent in the last few years due partly to the popularity of hit US TV series, Breaking Bad. The show features the story of Walter White, a brilliant chemist turned high school chemistry teacher diagnosed w...

Australia's Possible Nationwide Smoking Ban Will Be World's First

Australia may be the first country in the world to outlaw smoking if electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are proven to be safe and effective. It is common knowledge that smoking is dangerous to health not only for the smoker but also for the people around. Australia is considering a ban on smoking to prohibit people from using "cancer sticks" which only endanger public health and safety.

Five So-called 'Healthy' Snacks to Avoid

As the nation's collective waistline continues to expand, it has become more important than ever to educate yourself as to what sorts of foods truly are and are not healthy for you, despite what their labeling says or whether they are touted as "healthy."

The Eight Best Foods for your Heart Health

Protecting your heart in a literal sense is a major health consideration nowadays. With heart problems becoming a leading cause of death and debilitation, maintaining cardiovascular health has become a very important consideration. But did you know that you can actually improve the health of your heart by simply consuming particular foods? Here is a list of foods you should consume for a healthy heart.

Getting Back in shape: Rebuilding the Foundation

After delivery of a baby, your abdominal muscles will be sore for a while. They will work and function normally; however, they will get sore more easily. This is expected. These are growth pains as your muscles build back up to their normal size and strength. So you need to slowly return to your normal exercise routine.

Dietary Management of Backache

Damage to spinal discs, pressure on nerves, misalignment or inflammation of joints, damaged ligaments, or diseased vertebrae can all lead to backache. Other common causes include pregnancy, a bad sitting posture, a bed which does not support your body correctly, a job which involves lifting heavy objects, or suddenly taking up a new sporting activity. A good chiropractor or osteopath should be able to cure most forms of backache, but in the long term a healthy diet may prevent it occurring in th...

Diet Slimming Perfume: The Latest in Weight Loss

According to Vee Koppelman, founder of beauty supplies site VZ Hair, "Diet Slimming Perfume is a fantastic new product for dieters and those keen to lose a few pounds before baring all on the beach or at a summer wedding."

Yoga Healing for Tennis Elbow

Yoga Healing for Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is typically brought on by repetitive motion, overuse, or a direct injury. If you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation and pain. Specifically, the tendon and muscles (especially the extensor carpi redialis mu...

Top 10 Pregnancy Beauty Products

Any material placed on the skin has the potential to be absorbed into the bloodstream and may be able to cross the placenta. So women need to be cautious before choosing or rather using products from the media friendly market. In case you're unsure what's safe, take specific products to your doctor for analysis.

Exercises to fight Cellulite

Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy.

Vasectomy-athon on First World Vasectomy Day: Men Sign-up for 1000 Vasectomies Worldwide

Pitched as the largest male-oriented global family planning event ever, on Oct 18, men, whose families are complete, will undergo surgical procedure for male sterilization and permanent birth control, in a world-first vasectomy-athon to launch the inaugural World Vasectomy Day (WVD). The goal is to have 1000 vasectomies performed across 25 countries in 24 hours. A release issued by the organisers said, men in Australia, UK, India and China have already signed on.

A Strange Connection: Smaller Testicles Linked to Better Fathers, Says New Study

A new study published in the Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggested that men with bigger testicles tend to have poor parenting skills than fathers with smaller testicles. The findings of the study are correlational. Scientists can’t exactly explain why there is a connection with testicles and parenting skills.

Breast Cancer: Study Shows Early Screening Good for Women in Their 40s

A new study argues that more frequent screening for breast cancers has benefits particularly to women who are in their 40s. Screening for breast cancer is a controversial subject. Related debates were reignited after Angelina Jolie spoke about certain measures she took to combat breast cancer.

Religion Vs. Science: Parents Denied New Zealand Baby to Get Cancer Treatment, Lost Court Battle

A New Zealand baby diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer has been turned over to the New Zealand High Court and placed under its care. The parents of the 10-month old baby refused to get her blood transfusions for her cancer treatment. In August, doctors in New Zealand found a large tumour in the right side of the baby's chest. Doctors said the tumour was cancer and told the parents she had cancer in her bones. If she will be given blood transfusions for her treatment, she has a 90 per cent chance...

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