Interesting Daily Health News
I have a good friend with an autistic son, it seems like once a week someone inadvertently hurts her feelings by not understanding why her son acts the way he does. Education is always our best defense, maybe we can all be a little less judgmental, we don’t what road others are walking on.
Since 2004 five deaths have occurred that were linked to energy drinks according to government records. The FDA does not regulate these drinks as they are labeled as dietary supplements, not soda. Colas and coffees are regulated as to the amount of caffeine by the FDA. According to Mayo Clinic there are 80 mg caffeine
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We have a wonderful poster with facts and figures on women’s health issues for you. All the facts and figures in an easy to read format, it’s astounding how many of us take care of our bodies and neglect our mental health.
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This is a great poster! Six easy steps to help avoid coronary heart disease, the basics on how to treat it, and surgery basics. On the whole I think it’s better to try to avoid it as much as possible. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
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If you enjoy your morning coffee you should enjoy reading this. If you enjoy your afternoon tea you should enjoy this as well. Both beverages have much to offer, and some risks, be informed and choose accordingly. Whichever you drink, or a mix of both, enjoy it in good health!
Ever look at a 7 day meal plan and just get confused? The diet says you can substitute, but with what? Love this sheet of answers! All the foods you can eat and how many days in a week you can do it. Every day you can eat greens, carrots, whole grains, etc. Think large
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It’s amazing what this stuff can do! You can use it outside or inside, it’s good for skin, hair, digestion, weight maintenance… I think the only thing is doesn’t do is wash dishes! Check out this amazing poster, and let us know what else you use it for. Source: NaturalNews.com
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Did you know bacteria from your phone can give you pinkeye, diarrhea, and/or the flu? We keep our cell phones close to our hearts, and our mouths, which are laden with bacteria. We also set them down in public bathrooms, restaurants, the gym, wherever we happen to be every day. This hazard goes unnoticed by
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Being healthy mentally is a big part of total health, this is a great poster with helpful hints and ideas to stay healthy. Remember, this is not intended to replace your Dr.’s advice but to work with it. Stay healthy, stay happy!
Somehow we are failing to teach our children that they are beautiful just the way they are, and their beauty is not measured in a size. This poster on the facts about eating disorders saddens me, I remember my former stepdaughter, at age 6, refusing an ice cream cone on a hot day at the
Studies have shown that a diet high in carbohydrates make the chance of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, 4 times greater in the elderly. MCI is a precursor to Alzheimer’s. Studies at Mayo Clinic are showing the same results with sugar. Not everyone with MCI develops Alzheimer’s, but a large percentage do, according to
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Banana Boat has recalled some of its spray on products after reports that some people are catching on fire after using the lotion. The recall includes UltraMist Sport, UltraMist Ultra Defense, and UltraMist Kids. A company spokesman states there have been reports of five people catching on fire from the product, four in the U.S.
Sunscreen Starting People On Fire! Read More »
I love my snooze button, in fact, I am sure most of us do. But is it good for us to hit that buzzer every ten minutes in the morning? According to a recent study the snooze button may be doing us more harm than good. At best you’re using a psychological crutch without any
To Snooze or Not To Snooze? Read More »
I love this poster, it shows where the dirtiest places you touch are, and how to properly clean your electronic devices. I am going to log off the computer, wash my hands, and clean it, maybe you should too!
Gross!! Don’t Touch That Remote!! Read More »
Another great poster showing what an ounce of something looks like, or a proper serving, again hands vary greatly in size so keep that in mind. If you have very large hands a portion will look smaller, and if you have very small hands it will look larger. Enjoy!
I love this poster! I didn’t know this stuff, and it’s very cool, and I’m a nurse! The human body is a disgusting and fascinating place… learning how it operates is a small part of learning how to properly maintain it, enjoy!
Ten Cool Things About Your Body Read More »
You know, what do you know about water? This is some great information about water, why we use it, what for, and how to save some of it. Reduce, reuse, recycle… I can’t say it enough. When I am running water to get it hot I save it into a container, I then use that
Test Your Water IQ Read More »
I love this poster! A quick glance shows the calories of every day foods. It’s so much easier when you can keep a running total of how many you’ve had, sometimes it may surprise you. I always like to have an idea of how many calories everything is, helps me to make better food choices,
