Does Your Kid Really Have A Food Allergy?

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Does Your Kid Really Have A Food Allergy?

There are increasing concerns in the US that many kids may have been misdiagnosed with food allergies.

During the last decade, the rate of food allergies in children has risen by 18 percent – with three million American kids estimated to have a food allergy. The New York Times suggests that a move away from skin testing and “food challenge” tests (where a doctor measures a child’s reaction to particular foods) is to blame:

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Comments (0) Feb 26 2009

Have a Laugh and Lose Some Weight

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Have a Laugh and Lose Some Weight

Are you feeling a bit fatter because of all the food that you have eaten over Christmas, or even a bit guilty because of doing that, if so then read on. Some scientists have found that the last thing for a prolonged amount of time, you may be able to burn the same amount of calories by laughing compared to lifting weights for a period of time.

They say that you can burn as much as doing 30 minutes of resistance Read the rest of this entry »

Comments (0) Jan 23 2009

Have a Laugh and Lose Some Weight

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Have a Laugh and Lose Some Weight

Are you feeling a bit fatter because of all the food that you have eaten over Christmas, or even a bit guilty because of doing that, if so then read on. Some scientists have found that the last thing for a prolonged amount of time, you may be able to burn the same amount of calories by laughing compared to lifting weights for a period of time.

They say that you can burn as much as doing 30 minutes of resistance Read the rest of this entry »

Comments (0) Jan 13 2009

Walking For Lunch, or Any Other Down Time You Have

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Want to get in some simple exercise that has great benefits? I have a solution for you…go for walks during your lunch break. It’s way better then sitting around eating. All you have to do is pack some sneakers, or comfortable footwear, and schedule a walk for your lunch hour.

The AARP has a list of benefits that walking provides. Obviously, it is a great way to get in some cardio while enjoying yourself. You can even set Read the rest of this entry »

Comments (0) Nov 20 2008

Most Who Have Prediabetes Don’t Know It

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Although a quarter of American adults have prediabetes, most aren't aware they have it, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Only 4% of Americans report having prediabetes. It is a condition marked by impaired fasting glucose (blood sugar), impaired glucose tolerance, or both. People with prediabetes are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. However, if people Read the rest of this entry »

Comments (0) Nov 18 2008

Most Who Have Prediabetes Don’t Know It

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Although a quarter of American adults have prediabetes, most aren't aware they have it, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Only 4% of Americans report having prediabetes. It is a condition marked by impaired fasting glucose (blood sugar), impaired glucose tolerance, or both. People with prediabetes are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. However, if people Read the rest of this entry »

Comments (0) Nov 18 2008