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Health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". In the medical field, the term for health is "homeostasis", an organism's ability to efficiently respond to challenges and effectively restore and sustain a "state of balance".
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Natural Remedies for DiabetesIf you are a diabetic, you know that along with a long list of health problems also comes a long list of expenses and hassles you have to go through in order to find the medication you need that works for you. If you haven't already, exploring natural remedies for diabetes treatment... |
How to Lose WeightThere are no secrets to weight loss, and it's not easy. You can't just expect to lose weight overnight, it takes time and effort. You need to change your diet, eat healthier and live healthier, which means exercise. |
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Americans blind to the obesity epidemic (HealthDay) - HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.Abbott's diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban (Reuters) - Reuters - A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market.
Mental "exercise" linked to faster dementia progression (Reuters) -
Reuters - While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wednesday.
