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  • Faking Weight Loss
    This article talks about different methods to attain weight loss, with focus on the socalled Kimkins Diet – a fad that later turned out to be a fake, medically unsound eating plan. The article also discusses the risks involved in following fad diets and other unproven fast weight loss programs.
  • Metabolism: Processing the Fuel for the Body
    This article is about metabolism. It discusses how metabolism affects a person’s weight. Everybody has a different basal metabolic rate, it depends on a person’s age, gender, height, body mass, environment, diet, and the amount of stress they have. Exercising helps increase metabolism by using energy during and after exercise, and also by increasing a person’s muscle mass.
  • Behavioral Activation May Be Effective for Depression
    Too many times, moving forward in life poses a challenge and requires discomfort. And depression can even make situations appear to be worse than #they actually are because of inaction. A new study show that the right kind of coaching, encouragement and education, may be an effective treatment for depression.
  • Internet Pharmacy - Providing Quality Medicines
    Long-term studies on the effects of sleeping pills don’t show encouraging results. In fact the one major conclusion from all studies is that insomniacs are better off without sleeping pills than they are with them. One study alone that surveyed over 2,000,000 people, found that chronic use of sleeping pills are as deadly as cigarette smoking.
  • The Mane Attraction
    Some people experience hair loss excessively. This condition can affect men, women and children. This article includes a number of things that can cause excessive hair loss. It also includes treatments and options for people experiencing thinning hair.
  • Weight Loss Pills: More Harm Than Good
    This article talks about how society is shaping the ideal women of today. Being slim and sexy is considered beautiful, so women who think they are larger than life opt foe an easy way out, which is by the use of weight loss pills. These pills are available anywhere and is considered very convenient. But almost all these pills have more side effects than making #the person lose weight. a healthier alternative to staying fit would be having a regular balanced diet and physical exercise.
  • Effective Communication is the Key to a Stable Marriage
    The article deals with the many issues and problems encountered by married couples. One of the most common problems faced by married couples is the lack of communication. The article provides some tips on how to improve communication in marriage.
  • "Car Accidents: The Expressway to The Next Life"
    According to a recent study, car accidents ranked ninth out of the top ten causes of death world wide. It also ranked first among the top ten accident-caused deaths. Over 40,000 Americans die in car crashes every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone is involved in a car accident every ten seconds. It is estimated that every 12 minutes, a person dies in a car crash. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans 35 years old and younger.
  • "The Social Killer"
    Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a kind of mental disorder where the sufferer experiences a severe or unreasonable fear of social gatherings where there is a possibility that one may get embarrassed or ridiculed. Most of the time, these anxieties arise from an intense fear of being closely watched or scrutinized. This kind of phobia gives sufferers a feeling of being trapped or shut away from the world.
  • Cracked By Crack: The Side Effects of Cocaine Withdrawal and Abuse
    Cocaine, both in the common form and the more refined “crack” form, can cause a wide range of side effects on the body. Some of these symptoms are aggravated by withdrawal from the drug, while others manifest only once the drug is being removed from the system. The effects are both mental and physical, with things like panic, insomnia, coughing, and nasal congestion being commonly cited problems during the detoxification process.
  • No Shortcuts to Health and Weight Loss
    The article is about the importance of losing weight and the dangers of being overweight or obese. The article also tackles the various health risks of being overweight and the various methods employed to lose the extra pounds --- from exercises, to diets, to the use of diet pills.
  • When The Quest For The Best Body Turns Worst
    Women living in a culture focused on dieting and weight loss are more prone to develop eating disorders which are detrimental in one's health. Having an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image can lead to extreme behaviors and serious medical conditions, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
  • Keeping Sexual Relationships Healthy And Safe
    Many young people are not comfortable talking to their parents about having sexual relationships. It is important that you have a trusted adult or health care provider to discuss all your concerns and worries. Times like these can be very confusing to most young people that is why it is always good to have someone to talk to in order to arrive at a good decision.
  • Testosterone Levels, Sexual Performance, and Happy Marriages
    Many people consider sex as a vital component of a healthy marriage. The sexual act is not just for the purpose of satisfying one's libido. It is about effective communication and intimacy. Problems couples may encounter are boredom, lack of intimacy, low sexual desires, and passionless sex. Another cause of sex problems include the failure of one partner, particularly the men to perform to the expectations of their female partners.
  • The perfect diet, anyone?
    Is there really a perfect diet? Arriving at the perfect diet is not as quick or as simple such as the tasks in today's world of fast-paced living. The best weight loss diet is one that will help you to eat less, eat healthy, exercise more, make you feel more alive than ever.
  • Stress, Gastrointestinal Problems and Probiotics
    This article talks about chronic stress and how it affects the gastrointestinal functioning of a person. It also discusses how the nervous system connects the psychological events to cause physical manifestations such as illnesses or diseases. Finally, this article also suggests a way to treat gastrointestinal problems through using probiotics.
  • The Miracle Tree
    This article is about the Moringa oleifera commonly known as the horseradish tree or drumstick tree and its various health benefits. It is said to cure various diseases because of its rich nutrient content. Among the various health problems that it can help cure are infection, inflammation, infertility, and cancer.
  • Dogs of War: Psychology In “Metal Gear Solid”
    The “Metal Gear Solid” is considered one of the best games ever developed by the industry. The extensive cast of characters all exhibit engaging personalities, with some of them having more than a touch of mental instability. However, there are a few characters who have personalities and quirks that stand out more than the rest.
  • Message in a Bottle and Physical Effects of Emotional Despair
    Maintaining emotional wellness, positive attitude, and high self-esteem are critical factors in achieving healthy bodies. People should bear in mind that these factors are the most important components of a healthy lifestyle.
  • Schools' Biggest Threat
    This article discusses bullying and depression among students and the resulting school shootings that partly may have resulted from those situations.
  • The Psychological Fallout Of Acne
    Acne is more than just a skin condition, as it can cause a number of psychological problems in its wake. These problems, however, can be avoided if the acne is treated properly early on.
  • Depression: Flesh and Blood Or Thoughts and Emotions?
    There is currently an argument concerning the nature of depression. Some believe it to be a psychological condition, while others perceive the root of the problem as being biochemical. There is still research being conducted, but for now, the answer eludes medical science.
  • Alternative Ways To Fight Stress
    There are a lot of effective ways to fight stress. However, in recent years, some of these methods no longer produce the desired effect expected by some people. In those cases, alternative ways to relieve stress must be identified ad applied.
  • Ayurveda: Alternative Medicine From India
    Aside from traditional Chinese medicine, some people are also discovering the alternative medical philosophy of Ayurveda. There are some similarities with Chinese medicine and Ayurveda but the latter has its own healing philosophy and methodology in diagnosis, treatment, and management of emotional and physical illness.
  • Living With Christopher
    This article discusses how autism causes anxiety among children who have this condition and stress to their parents who are trying to cope with their children's needs.
  • Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia Among Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    This article talks about the relation between ADHD, insomnia, stress and anxiety among children. It also mentions how to prevent or lessen the occurrence of insomnia, stress and anxiety among children with ADHD.
  • The First Day Is Always The Hardest
    The first day on the new job is always a tough experience, because you have somuch to get used to and learn. However, you have to learn to adjust to the new environment and adapt to it.
  • STDs : The “Silent” Infection
    Do not be deceived. Even the most healthy person beside you can be afflicted with sexually transmitted disease without you or that person knowing it. Though some STD may produce obvious symptoms, most STD are symptomatic infections that do not show noticeable signs and symptoms. Thus, the “silent” infection.
  • Quitting smoking is a great money-saver and an investment in health
    Smoking has been dubbed as among the most common reasons for respiratory problems. Prohibitions and warnings about smoking have mostly been concentrated on the health risks associated with tobacco use. However, it is also necessary to point out the financial impact of smoking at the individual and societal levels. The main thesis of the article is that cutting or eliminating smoking will allow a person to save money and invest in one's health at the same time.
  • Quitting the Stick Can Save Lives ---Even Your Own
    The article discusses the dangers of smoking and the specific diseases that are associated with prolonged use of tobacco. Aside from citing some of the common reasons given by people why they smoke, the article also cites some products or medications that can be used to help quit smoking.
  • General information on separation anxiety
    Separation anxiety is a psychological disorder that results in someone obsessively fearing the possibility of losing someone important. Statistically, separation anxiety is often connected to more serious problems, such as bipolar disorder.
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