Myths aside, there really are very few reasons NOT to get a flu shot....The only true reasons are a SEVERE egg allergy or previous reaction to a flu shot.
If you are over 50, make sure that you have been screened for colon cancer with a colonoscopy or the newer DNA fecal screening test. If you have a family history of colon cancer, this screening should begin at age 40...
Vitamins and supplements: a billion dollar industry. If you go by scientific evidence, only fish oil (if you are on a statin and have underlying heart disease) and vitamin D (if you have documented vitamin D deficiency) have been shown to be efficacious.
"Give a mouse a cookie, then the mouse will want a glass of milk"...... The same is true with your body and carbohydrates. Taking in just a bit of a carbohydrate will stimulate release of insulin and hence set off a craving for more sweets.
If you want to drop weight, the carbs have got to go....
Read about the science behind this...
I am thankful for all the studies which show that coffee is just fine for you. There is nothing like a nice cup of coffee in the morning.
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For back pain, exercise is the only solution.....and this report reveals that any type of consistent exercise helps avoid recurrences of back pain.
We need good night sleep to stay healthy. Sometimes this is easier said than done. Read this great article on the entire sleep process.
Good luck on this article's advise. (How to be mindful when you are dancing) When I am dancing, I can only think about when the torture will end...... Read more:
Do you have enough fish in your diet? Fish is a great source of high quality protein and is a low fat, low calorie food. It is chocked full of essential nutrients, particularly omega 3 for heart health. Unfortunately, my wife has a no killing/catch and release rule for me on Green Lake.
How to survive in an empty nest? It indeed is difficult. My wife and I try not to call our kids more than twice a day......
Read this survival manual.
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