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[9 Apr 2010 | 9 Comments | 594 views]
37 Simple Ways to Prevent Cancer

Ok, here we go:

Don’t smoke. Ever.
Avoid being exposed to passive smoking.
Don’t use chewing tobacco.
Eat fruits, especially fruits with strong colors.
Eat lots of berries.
Eat more vegetables.
Eat more nuts.
Eat beans.
Eat onions. If possible, uncooked.
Eat whole grains.
Add garlic to as many meals as you can.
Eat less sugar.
Eat less processed foods.
Go easy on the salt.

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[26 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 207 views]
How Sleep Affects Longevity

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.  ~ Irish Proverb

Tight schedules. Stress. Artificial light. It’s harder than ever to get a good night’s sleep.
Truth is, however, that a lot of sleep won’t necessarily equal to a long life – the risk of death actually increases with both too little and too much sleep.
One study found that the average person’s risk of death increased if they slept more than eight hours a night or less than seven. The optimal amount of sleep …

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[13 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments | 818 views]
Why Waking Up Early Can Improve Your Health

Few ever lived to a great age, and fewer still ever became distinguished;
who were not in the habit of early using.
- John Todd

Some people claim to be morning people and others claim to be evening people. They make it sound as if it were all about genes, but hey – it’s not. Thruth is that we can teach ourselves – that is, our minds and our bodies – to wake up very early every morning without feeling tired at all. It’s just a matter of habit.
If you’re into the …

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[26 Jan 2010 | 2 Comments | 305 views]
The 8 Most Important Steps We Can Take to Live a Longer Life

Ever dreamt of aging slower? Ever wanting to see your grandchildren grow up? Ever dream of living a few years longer?
In the long run, we’ll all die. The question is not if, but rather when. But, let’s face it. How long you’ll live is partly controlled by your genes, and therefore different people can expect to reach different ages. However, your lifestyle and your habits may buy you a few more years to live. Here are a few actions and habits that are proven to make people live longer:
1. Get …

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[24 Jan 2010 | 2 Comments | 458 views]
Getting Rid of Insomnia Once and For All

Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.
- Thomas Dekker

A lot of people seem to have trouble sleeping these days. However, most people I know who suffer from insomnia are young or mid-age people who have grown up in ricer countries. It seems almost as if lack of sleep is a problem that could be associated with our modern western lifestyle.
Personally I never wake up in the middle of the night, but occasionally I find it difficult to fall asleep in the first place. …

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[23 Jan 2010 | 2 Comments | 224 views]
Ten Easy Ways to Start Losing Weight

One should eat to live, not live to eat.  – Cicero
Being healthy and fit has a huge impact on your immune system, your energy levels, your mood and your confidence. By getting in shape you can change not only your looks, but your wellbeing as a whole.

Skip that juice. Juice is more or less fruit without all the fibres. What’s left is mainly sugar and water. Many kinds of juice even contain added sugar. Eat real fruits …

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[23 Jan 2010 | 6 Comments | 273 views]
41 Benefits of Quitting Smoking

To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did.  I ought to know because I’ve done it a thousand times.  – Mark Twain
The benefits of quitting smoking are almost unlimited. When you quit, you will notice your health improve in not just a few ways, but in almost every way possible. You will get more energy, you will be sick less and you will be more alive than ever.
Have you ever wanted to stop smoking, but haven’t been able to? Sadly, it’s a very common problem. However, if you’re …