Depression
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days. When a person has depression, it interferes with his or her daily life and routine, such as going to work or school, taking care of children, and relationships with family and friends.
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Exercises recommended during Pregnancy
Exercise is very important during
pregnancy. Exercise helps to boost energy level. It helps to relieve backaches and strengthen the muscles of back, butt and thighs. It also reduces
constipation.
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How to brush your teeth
Brushing teeth is important and can prevent tooth and gum related diseases. Proper brushing takes at least two full minutes.To brush properly, you need short, gentle strokes, paying special attention to the gum line, hard-to-reach back teeth areas, around crowns, fillings or other restoration. Concentrate thoroughly on each tooth as you brush.
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Can You Handle Stress?
As the Indian cricket team lifted the World Cup 2011, captain M S Dhoni and ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar enthusiastically acknowledged the role of their mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton in their feat. Their fans lauded skipper M S Dhoni as
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HIV: What's Safe, What's Not?
Thanks to concerted efforts by international agencies, NGOs and the government, the awareness about
HIV and
AIDS has grown over the years. Yet, it is a truth that the disease remains shrouded in unanswered questions, myths, and misconceptions. It is also often perceived as “someone else’s problem”, something that does not concern us or our loved ones directly. As we observe the World AIDS Day on the 1st of December it is a good idea to see if we know enough about HIV and if we are actually putting our knowledge into action in the course of day to day living.
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ABC of Diabetes!
Diabetes is the most common
hormonal disorder affecting adults worldwide. It is also one of the top ten causes of death in adults. In 2006, it was the seventh leading cause of death listed on U.S. death certificates. People with Diabetes are at an increased risk of developing
heart disease, stroke, kidney disorder,
blindness and nervous system disease. However, through years of research scientists have shown that lifestyle modification can go a long way in Diabetes prevention because the disease has strong links to diet and activity. In fact, type 2 Diabetes is almost always preceded by
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Ten Steps for Skincare and Beauty
The deluge of beauty and skincare products available in the market today makes skincare look like an extremely expensive affair. It's enough to muddle the most organized of minds and trick the most astute of women into buying products that they do not really need. In spite of spending considerable time and money on beauty products most women are not sure if their beauty regimen is right for their skin. This applies to many men as well. A large number of people also think that a perfect beauty regimen would require more time than they can afford to spend. The truth is that a good beauty regimen is a fairly simple affair that neither requires too many products nor too much time. Here we go with what constitutes an ideal beauty regimen for all ages and skin types:
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Have you hit the Weight Loss Plateau?
Few things can be as exasperating for a dieter as seeing the scale stuck at one place for weeks. Alas, life is not always fair, certainly not on the road to
weight loss. Many people trying to lose weight reach a stage where they stop losing further weight in spite of following the diet and fitness plan that was initially giving them good result. If you are also in the same boat, you may be wondering what's going wrong. There could be several reasons for it, but the good news is that it is possible to break the weight loss plateau and continue to stride towards your goal. Let's start with understanding why the plateau phase occurs.
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Foods that Promote Weight Loss
Everyone told you that there is no losing weight without eating less and handed you a long list of "foods to avoid". No wonder you ended up believing that eating and slimming belonged to two different worlds. This in fact is far from the truth because certain foods can actually promote
weight loss. And we are not talking of any miracle herbs. These are common foods that have been found to be helpful in weight loss when eaten judiciously as a part of an overall balanced diet.
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Fabulous Ways to Control Calories
Practical tips to eat well within your calorie budget. Does the very mention of controlling calories make your heart sink? If yes, you are not alone. Calorie control is a major challenge for most weight watchers. However, you will be surprised to know that you can cut a substantial number of calories, just by making some smart changes in the way you cook and the food choices you make. Eating up to 500 calories less than you currently do does not require a complete overhaul of your diet. Just a nip here, a tuck there may be all that your diet needs!
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