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Many people initiate the weight loss mission at some point of their lives. There are some who soon get the svelte figure that evokes envy. And there are those who never manage to get back in their old jeans. What is it that distinguishes these two groups? Is it simply a matter of who stuck better to their diet and exercise plan? Top dietitians and fitness experts feel that even the most strong-willed people find it difficult to adhere to diet plans in the long run. They say that the real challenge is to make calorie control and fitness easy. And that's where these secrets of successful

An audiologist in a leading US University observered in his research that iPod may increase the risk of healing loss by equal amount in both kids and adults. Experts recommend using audio devices / MP3 players / iPod usage for just about an hour / day. As the ear-buds are placed very close the ears in portable music devices such as iPods and other MP3 players, the sound intensity increases by 6 to 9 decibel when you listen to audio. It is recommended by the experts to avoid the permanent hearing loss to use old style bigger headphones instead of small ones. Another recommended suggestions by experts is to always use noise-cancellation headphones when you listen to music.

When doctors talk about depression, they mean the medical illness called major depression. Someone with major depression has symptoms like those listed in the box below nearly every day, all day, for 2 weeks or longer.No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy, Feeling sad or empty, Crying easily or crying for no reason, Feeling slowed down or feeling restless and unable to sit still, Feeling worthless or guilty. Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to communicate with one another. Depression also seems to be genetic (to run in families).

Adrenal crisis is a constellation of symptoms that indicate severe adrenal insufficiency. This may be the result of either previously undiagnosed Addison's disease. Adrenal crisis refers to overwhelming and life-threatening adrenal insufficiency. The most common signs of adrenal crisis are shock (very low blood pressure with a loss of consciousness), dehydration, and an imbalance of sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Condoms are the only form of protection that can both help to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and prevent pregnancy.