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The Ravages of Constipation on Your Body

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Constipation is a major pain - for anyone who has ever experienced it, you'll know what I mean.
You see all that sweating, pushing, grunting and grimacing could set you up for a whole host of embarrassing problems.
Scientists claim constipation may lead to hemorrhoids, anal fissures and much, much worse.
» moreGreen Tea Fights Prostate Cancer

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Looks like the Siamese cat is out of the bag! Experts have discovered consuming green tea may slow the progression of prostate cancer.
Some suggest great tea has many health benefits, such as halting Alzheimer's disease, reducing the negative effects of cholesterol and preventing cancer. But, these are largely unproven claims.
Worldwide, the tea market is worth roughly $941million, with green tea making up 20% of the total global production. But, with research like this, green tea's intrigue will surely grow.
» moreVitamin D Improves Dieting and Weight Loss

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Do you get enough vitamin D? Better still, do you even know where to get vitamin D from? I'll give you a hint - look up! No, it's not in the ceiling fan. It comes from the sun. Our skin makes vitamin D after being exposed to ultraviolet light. And new research claims getting more vitamin D, while following a calorie-restricted diet, improves weight loss,
» moreYour Healthy Skin Diet in 6 Steps
Bob Moawad once said, "Quality begins on the inside, and then works its way out." I think this is very profound, and not only true of how you are as a person, but can also be said of your health. In fact, there's good reason to believe the food you put into your body has a huge influence on how healthy and glowing you look on the outside too.
So, forget all the lotions and potions of the day, a healthy balanced diet is the best way to keep your skin in tip top condition!
» moreGout Now Afflicting More Americans

Gout, a disease often associated with rich men and rich foods, is making a comeback. As the American population becomes older and heavier, instances of the disease are rising.
Gout is actually a very painful form of arthritis, affecting the big toe and other joints, and is sometimes called "the disease of kings."
» moreNew Pregnancy Guidelines: Obese Women Should Gain Less Weight

New guidelines have been issued for pregnant women who are obese (BMI 30+) stating they should only gain 11 to 20lbs during the course of their pregnancy.
The old guidelines, developed in 1990, didn't take into account the difference between "overweight" women (BMI 25-30) and "obese" women (BMI 30+). But, due to a rise in obesity levels in the past two decades, health officials guided by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, felt that the guidelines needed updating.
» moreAmericans Following Unhealthier Lifestyles Despite Public Campaigns

Analysis of two large-scale studies has shown that Americans today are following less healthy lifestyles than two decades ago - despite an increasing number of public health campaigns.
The Medical University of South Carolina compared the studies, covering the period between 1988 to 2006, and found several indications that lifestyles were becoming less healthy in five key areas.
» moreExercise Stress Test: Measure of Fitness and Mortality Risk

A 10-minute walking stress test can give important information about health risks to those middle aged and older. The test measures cardiorespiratory fitness, or how well the lungs, heart, and blood vessels work together.
Preventative medicine expert Dr Timothy Church, recently told CNN, "Fitness is just simply as powerful a risk factor as there is." I think that's a pretty bold statement, and one we would do well to pay attention to.
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