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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Kindness is Good for Your Health and Here is Why

Kindness is Good for Your Health and Here is Why:

Being kind to others has been shown to bring a sense of richness and fulfillment to our lives that can be beneficial to our health. And now researchers with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found a biological reason why.  (Emaxhealth.com)

Food Allergy Awareness: Know the Six Steps to Save a Life

Food Allergy Awareness: Know the Six Steps to Save a Life

Food allergy is a growing public health concern. As many as 15 million people have food allergies, including nearly 6 million children. The prevalence of food allergies and associated anaphylaxis are on the rise. The CDC reports an 18% increase in cases since 1997.


Monday, May 13, 2013

Test Your Finger Length to See What the Future Holds

Test Your Finger Length to See What the Future Holds:

Did you know that the wedding ring is traditionally placed on the left ring finger because the vein in that finger (the venna amoris or “vein of love”) was believed to be directly connected to the heart?

Read more more interesting facts about the fingers at Emaxhealth.com.

Monday, May 6, 2013

How Do You Know When You Are Full

How Do You Know When You Are Full

Obviously, to prevent weight gain or to promote weight loss, we need to eat less. Many of us overeat because we fail to recognize when we’ve satisfied our hunger. MIT Medical has a scale to use so that you know when you are full and it is time to stop eating.

Read more at Emaxhealth.com

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Your Six Step To-Do List for Preventing Diabetes

Your Six Step To-Do List for Preventing Diabetes

About 25% of Americans have a condition known as prediabetes – once called “borderline diabetes” – where their blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with full-blown diabetes. Unfortunately, because prediabetes symptoms are subtle, about 4% of those with the condition do not know they have it. But even some of those who have prediabetes do not take steps to prevent Type 2 diabetes. It only takes twelve small lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of developing the disease and avoiding the health complications that come along with it.

Read more at Emaxhealth.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Twelve Most Common Cancers Affecting Young People

The Twelve Most Common Cancers Affecting Young People

Growing older is one risk factor that increases the chance of getting cancer. However, cancer can strike younger people as well. The National Cancer Institute has release new statistics about cancer in adolescents and young adults and gives information on how to improve care for these patients.

Read more at Emaxhealth.com.

Monday, April 22, 2013

How High Blood Sugar Levels Affect Lungs and Heart

How High Blood Sugar Levels Affect Lungs and Heart

One complication of diabetes is heart disease, as patients with chronically high blood sugar are at greater risk for high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. Recent research has uncovered a new reason to keep blood sugar in check. The damaging effects can impede our ability to breathe properly and pump blood through the body.

Read more at Emaxhealth.com