Archive for September, 2010
Study Concludes – Diet is more important than exercise
In a recent study of nearly 1000 overweight people were asked to follow one of four popular diets with different amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrates to see how much weight loss they could achieve. Participants in the study were told to cut their calorie intake by 700-800 calories per day. On top of the reduced calories, [...]
Many Americans Opting for Last Minute Cruises
Its seems that many of us are planning on taking a last minute cruise vacation with Travel agents reporting a big increase in last minute cruise bookings for fall and early winter. While many seem to be readily booking their vacations, the cost of cruises is still an obstacle with many customers remaining cost conscious and looking for [...]
Jennifer Hudson shows new figure as new face of Weight Watchers
The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy award winning singer Jennifer Hudson displayed her fantastic new figure as she was publicized as the new lead face and celebrity endorser of the Weight Watchers plan. She looked much happier than she has done in recent times as she turned up for a scheduled appearance on Good Morning America, wearing a [...]
Sunbed Warnings Mean More Are Using Tanning Lotions
It has been reported reported that women are overdoing sunbeds that are responsible for increases in skin cancer. For the first time, the deadliest form of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, has become the most common form of cancer among “twenty something” women and many experts are blaming the rise on sunbeds. These experts are urging [...]
Snoring Linked To Health Problems
Studies have shown that episodes of interrupted breathing during a persons sleep can double the risk of death for men in their 40’s and 50’s. Even men with moderate sleep apnea are up to 45 percent more likely to die than those who have no trouble breathing during their sleep. The symptoms of this are characterized by loud snoring. [...]
Health Insurance for everyone?
While it may be hard to believe, there is a way to achieve country-wide health coverage, and that is to make it a legal requirement for all residents in the United States to buy insurance, with federal aid if needed. In order to try and understand how this plan could and would work, firstly remember that the majority of residents without [...]
How to get rid of cellulite
What is cellulite? Cellulite is a combination of fat, toxins and water under the skin. Cellulite isn't just cosmetic. It's can be a damaging medical condition as it indicates poor blood circulation which means oxygen and nutrients are greatly diminished in the area affected. 90% of women, both slim and overweight, will develop [...]
Teeth Whitening Products
A recent survey has concluded that having white teeth with a nice smile is the most attractive quality when meeting a person for the first time. Other qualities on the list include having nice eyes and and slim body. Having white teeth has become essential in the 21st century with many people buying teeth whitening products on the [...]
Airline incorrectly charging passengers for luggage!
In the age where passengers see budget airlines trying to squeeze every penny possible out of them, the recent revelation that one of the major players among budget airlines are charging their passengers to check luggage which meets the requirements to go in the hold has come as a shock. The majority of airlines, full service and budget alike, [...]
Body found on golf course identified as a man
Just before lunchtime on Saturday, golfers out for a relaxing round at the weekend found a horrifically burnt body in the rough somewhere between the last two holes. The body was so badly damaged that it is only now that some details are coming to light. Sussex Police have now formally begun a murder inquiry, and are thought to be looking [...]
