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Even More Benefits of Kicking the Habit

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Kicking the HabitMost people, including those who light up regularly, are well aware of the dangers of breathing in cigarette smoke with respect to the health of the lungs. However, this is often not enough motivation to convince someone to quit. Well, here’s another take on the whole smoking cessation issue that’s been front and center in recent health news: quitting smoking will not only net some short-term gain in the form … Read More

A Way to Fight Mental Illness Without Drugs

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Illness Without DrugsIn the world of mental health, any treatment that can help without causing prescription side effects is always welcome. Psychotropic drugs can play havoc with the body even if they do manage to control individual symptoms such as depression or anxiety for a time. The health news headlines constantly make reference to people who are looking for alternative ways to treat mental health problems in an effort to avoid … Read More

Try This Herb for Inflammatory Diseases

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Inflammatory DiseasesNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are probably the most prescribed medications for treating conditions such as arthritis. There are both prescription and non-prescription NSAIDs. You are likely familiar with the over-the-counter versions of these drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. NSAIDs, while offering short-term pain relief, are also used to treat inflammation. However, there are some side effects that come with using NSAIDs. You could bruise more easily. These drugs … Read More

The Pigments That Best Prevent Cancer

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Best Prevent CancerCarotenoids are back in the news again. These are the naturally occurring, fat-soluble pigments that provide the  bright colors you see in certain plants and even animals. They are responsible for the red, yellow, and orange color  of fruits and vegetables, and are also found in many dark green vegetables. If you eat a typical North American diet,  it’s likely you’re consuming a few of these well-known carotenoids with your … Read More

Can Learning Another Language Make You Smarter?

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Another Language Make You  SmarterMaintaining a certain level of intelligence throughout the various stages of life is most likely a secret priority of most people. It’s empowering and a real confidence booster to be able to think and analyze and learn new things. Sometimes, however, things can interfere with your cognitive abilities. Chemicals, illness, allergies and even stress can affect the way your brain thinks and processes information.

Health news abounds with ideas about … Read More