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Why More American’s Are Getting Blurry Vision

George Stephanopoulos reports an NEI study: myopia has increased 66% and costs $2-$3 billion/yr. Texting, computer use to blame. Too little outdoor activities looking faraway.

How Safe is your Tap Water?

Ten best and worst cities for tap water quality. Is your city on the list? If so, no plastic bottled water. Filter tap water instead – it’s healthier for you, and the environment, and cheaper too.

Plastic Water Has Gotta Go, for Your Sake! (Video)

Plastic water bottles pollute the environment and are harmful to our bodies. Chemicals can lead to cancer. 1,500 each second go into land fills. In 2004, 126,000,000,000 liters of bottled water were consumed, using 17,000,000 barrels of oil to make the plastic bottles and emitting 2,500,000 tons of carbon dioxide in the process.

Can’t Sleep? Go Take A Hike!

Can’t sleep or it takes too long? Whether it be children or adults, the solution is to exercise more. Even a walk will do wonders.

Another Darn White Spot On My Nail — What Gives?!

White spots on nails are typically not due to a vitamin deficiency. Leukonychia usually happens because you banged your finger.

Emotional Intelligence — Bruce Springsteen Leads the Way

What do Christmas trees in Rockefeller Plaza, the pending slaughter of rogue camels in Australia and a Bruce Springsteen concert have in common?

Over Indulgence — The Day After

Dr. Mao’s simple detox suggestions for cleansing an over-stuffed body. Here are some simple but effective remedies for a health detox after overindulging this Holiday Season.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 5 of 5 — Obesity and Sleep Apnea

Obesity can cause sleep apnea causing stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. Loosing 25 lbs can result in a 3x remission rate.

Best Exercise Video Ever… a Jingle and Behavior Modication Too

Sweden’s innovative and fun behavior modification. Change chronic behavior and get exercise too.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 4 of 5 — Obesity and Brain Degeneration

Obesity affects brain degeneration. Brains of the obese look 16 years older and are prematurely aged, have 8% less tissue. Overweight? 4% less brain tissue and 8 years older. Exercise and a healthy diet can are necessary for brain health.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 3 of 5 — Obesity and Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is often reversible! It requires some learning and a change of behavior. In part three of the five-part series about the many chronic and debilitating health issues connected to obesity, the focus is on obesity and diabetes.

Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests

New guidelines push back the age for cervical cancer screening. They stipulate women should delay their first Pap screening test until age 21.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 2 of 5 — Cancer and Obesity

GarmaOnHealth.com: obesity can lead to cancer

There are many chronic and debilitating health issues connected to obesity. This article focuses on the cancer and obesity nexus.

The Seriously Serious Problems of Obesity, Part 1 of 5 – The Psychological Dimensions of Obesity

This is one part of a five-part series about the many chronic and debilitating health issues connected to obesity, where the focus is the on psychological dimensions of obesity.

In Reversal, U.S. Guidelines Urge Mammograms at 50, Not 40

[Update 11/19/09: “New mammogram guidelines unlikely to curb policy coverage” is the latest pronouncement from the medical establishment, doctors and insurers alike. Insures say they base their coverage decisions upon a broad array of research and guideline from various sources, many of whom continue to stick with the former policy of frequent screening starting earlier […]

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