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» Is There Radon in Your Drinking Water?
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/7/2006 | Toxins | Unrated

Radon, a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today.



» So Now What Exactly Does "Certified Organic" Mean? Is it Really Organic?
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/7/2006 | Food Drink | Unrated

As though deciphering the myriad of food labels out there wasn't hard enough already, now lawmakers have added one more piece to the puzzle, this time regarding organic food.



» Why You NEED to Understand Oxidative Stress -- and How to Avoid It
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/7/2006 | Stress | Unrated

Oxidative stress is now recognized as a leading cause of chronic disease and aging.



» C-Reactive Protein: Is it the Most Important Heart Health Indicator of All, and How do You Learn You
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/5/2006 | Nutrition | Unrated

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a special type of protein produced by the liver. When your body experiences systemic inflammation, levels of this protein go up.



» Trans Fat's Strong Link to Cancer, Diabetes & Heart Disease, and How to Avoid It
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/5/2006 | Food Drink | Unrated

Trans fatty acid, also known as trans fat, is an artery-clogging fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, a process called hydrogenation.



» 27 "Never Events": They're Not Supposed to Happen, but They Often Do
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Miscellaneous | Unrated

The old adage "never say never" takes on an eerie truthfulness when applied to the 27 "inexcusable hospital errors" that are never supposed to happen, but, in reality, often do.



» How Can Having Pets Improve Your Health? Let Us Count the Ways...
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Pet Related | Unrated

Having a pet can, at times, test your patience, particularly when Fido has chewed up your expensive new boots, or Snowball decides to meow up a storm at 4 a.m. Still, most pet owners will agree wholeheartedly that pets give back much more than they receive in the form of companionship and love.



» The Rise of Contagious Disease & How to Minimize Your Risk of Contagious Disease Exposure
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Viral Diseases | Rating:

In a matter of hours, you can now literally travel to the other side of the Earth.



» The Top Nine Steps to Set and Achieve Your Goals in 2006
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Self Improvement Motivation | Unrated

This week, an estimated 100 million Americans will embark upon a journey to fulfill their New Year's resolutions.



» The Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Medicine | Unrated

For thousands of years, aromatherapy has been used to promote physical, mental and spiritual health.



» LISTEN UP! Exposure to Loud Noise May Cause Tumor & Other Health Risks
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Hearing Loss | Unrated

Bob Seger, Jeff Beck, Sting, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton and Bob Dylan all have something in common.



» Cheerleading: Becoming as Dangerous As These Top 7 Most Dangerous Youth Sports?
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Recreation Sports | Rating:

Cheerleading, once a rather tame activity composed mostly of pompoms and megaphones, has taken an about face in America over the last few decades.



» Effective Ways to Deal with Sadness and Grief, Part 1
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Mental Health | Rating:

No one ever has a problem dealing with happiness or feeling good. When joy comes into our life we experience it freely, but when sadness or grief is present, we often struggle with them.



» Save Big on Airfare: 8 Top Tips to Reduce the Cost of Your Airline Tickets
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Travel Leisure | Unrated

Airfare prices may be set to increase in 2006, as airlines struggle with rising fuel costs and not enough passengers. The hardest hit are the smaller, budget airlines, such as Independence Air, which closed its doors in the first week of January.



» Potatoes: Once and For All, Are America's Favorite Vegetables Good for You or Not?
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Food Drink | Unrated

Potatoes are one of the top crops grown throughout the world, and they're certainly a favorite right here in the United States.



» How to (and How NOT to) Sneeze and Blow Your Nose
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Miscellaneous | Rating:

Sniffling, sneezing, coughing and blowing your nose probably seem like second nature to you -- and you likely don't put much thought into any of these "natural" occurrences. But maybe you should.



» 8 Secret Tactics that Trigger Your Body to Burn More Fat and Calories
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Weight Loss | Rating:

About 46 percent of women and 33 percent of men are trying to lose weight, according to a study published in Obesity Research.



» If Your Ears are Ringing or Itching, Is Someone Talking About You?
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Miscellaneous | Rating:

Chances are you heard some form of the saying before. Maybe it was "If your right ear itches, someone is speaking well of you and if your left ear itches, someone is speaking ill of you."



» Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones ... But Words Can Be Even More Painful
By Brian Vaszily | Published 02/1/2006 | Self Improvement Motivation | Unrated

The power of words becomes clear after listening to a powerful speech that leaves you feeling motivated, or when a moving passage from a novel brings tears to your eyes.



» Magnesium: Why Your Heart is Begging You for More of This Essential Nutrient
By Brian Vaszily | Published 01/30/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Magnesium rarely edges out other more talked about nutrients like vitamin E or calcium to make front-page news -- but it should.



» Leptin: What It Is, and Why It May Be the Most Powerful "Tool" Against Diabetes
By Brian Vaszily | Published 01/29/2006 | Diabetes | Rating:

It's well known that obesity and diabetes often go hand-in-hand.



» Get Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea or Other Digestive Issues? It May Be Celiac Disease
By Brian Vaszily | Published 01/29/2006 | Digestive Disorders | Rating:

If you suffer from frequent abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, indigestion or gas, you may have celiac disease.



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