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Thinning Hair? Check Your Diet
Your cat died last year. But you're still finding hair everywhere, except on your head. While a certain amount of hair loss everyday is normal — we usually shed off about 50 to a 100 hair each day — you may want to find out what causes this shedding if you happen to shed more than average. Read more…

The ABC of Superfoods
The term superfoods entered the language in the 1990s to denote foods packed with nutrients that supposedly have health-giving properties. Some are exotic, such as alfalfa, spirulina and wheatgrass, and some prosaic such as broccoli, beans and beetroot. Read more…

Arm Yourself Against Free Radical Attack
When an apple is cut in half, it turns brown as a result of a process known as oxidation. Our bodies undergo a similar process — akin to rusting — as a result of oxidation by villains known as 'free radicals'. Read more…

The Health Benefits of Tomatoes
The tomato not only thrills the taste buds and brightens the dinner table, it also helps fight disease. A review of 72 different studies showed consistently that the more tomatoes and tomato products people eat, the lower their risks of many different kinds of cancer. Read more…

Ten Tips for a Perfect Smile
Visit your dentist every six to 12 months to keep your mouth free of plaque build-up. It's also a good idea to tell him/her what medication you're taking, as some can cause bad breath. Read more…

Liver Health: How to Care for Your Liver
The liver is the major organ of detoxification and your health and energy are largely dependent on its efficiency. Every substance that is absorbed by the intestines must first pass through the liver before going on to the general circulation. Read more…

50 Reasons to Quit Smoking
One of the main reasons why smoking is so dangerous is due to the high levels of chemicals found in cigarettes. These chemicals include nicotine, carbon monoxide, butane (lighter fluid), arsenic and ammonia, to mention a few. Read more…

Rice Nutrition Facts
Rice is the primary food for more than 3 billion people around the world. Rice is nutrient dense and contributes over 15 vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which are the best kind, stored in muscles and used to give us energy when we need it. Read more…

Nutrition Myth: Potatoes Are Fattening
It was once believed that the key to weight loss was the elimination of carbohydrate rich foods, such as pasta, rice, potatoes, breads and cereals. Carbohydrates are the only fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. Read more…

Be a Cardio Queen
Getting into a gym or workout routine is tough at first, especially if you haven't been involved in a regular exercise routine, or if you are new to the whole "gym scene". The quickest and easiest way to start a workout routine is by beginning with cardio. Read more…

Don't Diet — Eat
Ever wondered how some people just seem to stick to their good eating habits? Generally these are the same people who are envied at dinner parties, on the beach, at malls and just about everywhere they go, simply because they always seem to look slimmer, happier and more radiant. They seem to eat whatever they want and never even utter the dreaded word — diet. Read more…

Energy in a Pinch: The Facts on Energy Drinks
With highly suggestive names like Full Throttle, Monster, Red Bull, Rock Star or Amp, it's not surprising that energy drink market has hit a high, especially with teens and the college set. These bottled beverages are available at grocery stores, convenience stores, and even bars. But is the energy hype real? And more importantly, are these drinks safe? Read more…

How Do You Lose Weight?
There are certain things when losing weight that need to be done on a consistent basis if you want to have any chance at weight loss and shedding those extra pounds. Read more…

Fantastic Fibers: The Health Benefits of Fiber in the Diet
Including more fiber in your diet is a crucial step towards a healthier lifestyle. From oatmeal to berries, the ways to creatively include this nutrient are countless. Despite the benefits, North Americans consume less than 50% of the required daily fiber amount to maintain intestinal health. Read more…

The Health Benefits of Wolfberries
Despite its intimidating name, the wolfberry certainly is winning dietary praise. Because the wolfberry contains significant amounts of our body's daily nutrient needs, including carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fiber, this berry is vying for honors as the most nutritious plant food on Earth. Read more…

A Comprehensive Wedding Planning Guide
Congratulations on your engagement. Now that you have said yes, it's time to start planning your big day for "I do". Planning your wedding should be a fun and exciting time, so make the most of it. It can also be stressful if you don't know where to start. This handy guide will help you get your planning off to a good start. Read more…

Gym Vocabulary
So you've got a gym membership and you've printed a great new program off the internet. You're basically ready to rock and roll. . . Or maybe not? Before you get your program started, this article will help you quickly and easily understand "gym talk" — the most common words used that you actually need to know. Read more…

How to Apply Makeup
Playing with makeup can be great fun. It can also be a terrible disaster, especially if you don't know what you are doing — you could end up looking like Frankenstein’s ugly sister. Get the basics right, first time. Read more…