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Working on a midsection miracle
Finding a routine to get rid of that stubborn stomach fat Belly fat. Midriff bulge. Stomach flab. Wheat belly. That extra layer of fat around the abdomen goes by a number of names. Whatever you call it, if you’ve got it, more than likely you want it gone. Now. And it’s hard to budge. The…
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Keeping your feet fit
Proper foot care can prevent injury and unnecessary pain Most of us use our feet all day, every day – for work, for play, to get to the car, school, shopping, and to bed after a long day at the office. With all of this walking, it’s not surprising that there are more than 300…
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7 ways to save on medical bills
Cut costs without cutting corners With the rising cost of healthcare coverage – or worse – when we’re unemployed and uninsured, bills mount and we’re likely to postpone all the health expenses we can. But when it comes to our wellbeing, there are better options. Of course, staying healthy is always the best one. “Eat…
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Common Vision Problems
There are many types of vision problems that can affect your eyesight. The focus of this topic will be on the four most common causes of blurred vision. Astigmatism Astigmatism is an uneven or irregular curvature of the cornea and/or lens of the eye. This results in blurred or distorted vision. Other symptoms…
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You Have Options When It Comes to Treatment of Acne
Acne is known to be common among teenagers, but it can affect individuals for years, even decades, after their teen years. It can be embarrassing enough to deal with acne when you’re in high school, but if you are still having breakouts while climbing the corporate ladder it can be downright disheartening. Fortunately, there…
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Sugar Control and Vascular Disease
Happy New Year! This is the second part of our series focusing on lifestyle management for the prevention of vascular disease. In the December edition, we addressed smoking cessation. Now we will discuss the importance of sugar control. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects the body’s ability to absorb…
