Young children are extremely vulnerable to toxic exposures. From the largest retailer of crib mattresses website: The Crib Mattress’s top inside layer is Fireblocker, providing gentle sleeping and safety.We disagree on safety. We know this system contains 10% Boric Acid and 2.4% Antimony. European researchers measured and proved Antimony leaches through vinyl on crib mattresses, [...]
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(May 22, 2008)—While the worst of the season may be behind us, some unfortunates will still be struck down by the common cold. For them, good news is here in form of a lozenge. A study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases suggests that taking zinc lozenges at the first sign of a cold could [...]
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According the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have hearing loss most likely caused by exposure to loud sounds or noise at work, home, or during recreational activities. For example, target shooting and hunting, attending rock concerts, [...]
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Breakfast, the so-called “most important meal of the day,” is some people’s favorite meal—but it is also the most-skipped meal of the day. Is that such a dietary crime? Will your cornflake-deprived body wither away in a nutritional decline? Some people manage just fine without food in the a.m., but the majority of folks would [...]
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Remember the column, “Laughter is the Best Medicine?” Reader’s Digest was on to something! A scientific study has just shown for the first time that laughter is linked to the healthy functioning of blood vessels. The study, conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, showed that laugher causes the tissue that [...]
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Sugar and refined carbohydrates are undeniably linked to diabetes. Researchers around the world have come to the conclusion that the consumption of refined sugar is detrimental to the health of people without diabetes and disastrous for those with it. Furthermore, excess sugar in the blood can cause the onset of type 2 diabetes. First, however, [...]
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Healthnotes Newswire (April 3, 2008)—Some people worry about eating nuts because they are high in calories and fat, but numerous studies have found that eating nuts actually helps us stay healthy. A new study showing that Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium might help explain why eating this type of nut is beneficial. [...]
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People with arthritis sometimes avoid exercise because their joints hurt, but physical activity may be a key factor in improving symptoms. A new study found that people with arthritis who attended exercise classes for eight weeks gained strength, had more confidence in their ability to manage their arthritis, and had less pain, stiffness, and fatigue. [...]
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Healthnotes Newswire (March 20, 2008)—It’s hard to picture how people stored and carried food and beverages before plastic. Now after many decades of use, researchers have discovered that some plastics are better than others, and some should be avoided by health-conscious consumers. Of particular concern is a plastic component called bisphenol A—or BPA—which is found [...]
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As summer vacation time is approaching, I felt inspired to encourage all of you to stay strong on your healthy program and not give in to laziness. There is no need to go on vacation and a business trip and come back feeling lousy or dragging because you eat poorly. Yes go out and enjoy [...]
