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The Association Between Childhood Obesity and Fast Food

Is there really a connection between childhood obesity and fast food? The reply will deviate depending upon whom you involve in the question. Obviously the fast food industry prefer to deny such an association. But parents will do well to consider the facts. Obesity is not just a problem of how a youngster looks. It also means many dangerous and often deadly health conditions. Being heavy is associated with bronchial asthma, arthritis, joint damage, cardiopathy, diabetes, many types of cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory distress, and chronic pain. So, considering whether or not childhood obesity and fast food are connected can mean saving a child’s health. Let’s consider this subject a bit closer.

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The Research Is In: Vitamin Takers Live Longer

By Melanie Segala
Scientists have now proved what those of us into “alternative” medicine have known for years — taking multivitamins will help you live longer.  And according to their research, it may be up to 5% longer than people that don’t take them.1 That may not sound like much, but for the average US [...]

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Top Vitamins for Women Revealed

Ok, so you know Vitamins and Minerals are important. Most every woman knows that. 
However, not everyone understands WHY they are so important for their body. So I recently asked Registered Dietitian Jayson Hunter to give us the easy rundown on the Top Women’s Vitamins. Here’s what he had to say:
Vitamin A – This vitamin contributes [...]

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