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- Date: 25 July 2017 | Reviews |
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What would you find if you followed three quarters of a million people and took notes on their longevity in light of their coffee drinking habits? That was the premise of two huge studies that lasted nearly 16 years in 10 European countries. What they concluded at the end — that a “moderate” three cups a day is perfectly fine — should be encouraging to people who’ve decided they don’t .... |
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that is part of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) disease family — the most notable member of which is bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. Unlike BSE, which infects cattle, CWD affects deer, elk and moose."It causes a characteristic spongy degeneration of the brains of infecte .... |
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While the West Coast Trail pits the rugged beauty of coastal rainforest against brawn and bravado, the East Coast Trail, along the craggy coast of Newfoundland, has its own unpredictable challenges—and charms. Come from away, b’y, and enjoy the trek.Just as rugged and easily as magnificent as the West Coast Trail (WCT) is the East Coast Trail (ECT) along the craggy coast of Newfoundland. But t .... |
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Heading out on the trail? Start enjoying the experience even before you hit the trail by planning for the ultimate experience. Get your body hiking-ready with this long-range fitness prep guide.Hiking can be a rewarding experience, even life changing. Whether you head out for an afternoon or for a week, being outdoors and away from the lights and action of real life is something our bodies need. H .... |
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This has been quite an unusual spring so far. It has been much sunnier and warmer than is typical for this time of year, as were February and March. In fact, this past winter was the warmest and driest on record for Ontario. On the positive side, it’s been great for outdoor activities. On the down side, if we don’t get some significant rain soon, we will likely be experien .... |
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A major health concern that has come to the forefront in the last decade is the evolution of new varieties of viruses. It is believed that some of these viruses could potentially contribute to epidemics that would be life-threatening to some individuals. The media has been full of stories about the spread of West Nile Virus, unusually virulent strains of influenza, and many others.
The news is .... |
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Knives have lots of uses in the
kitchen. If you want to get really fancy, the right knife, as well as
the right method, can produce the perfect julienne or chiffonade. But
there are other things using the right knife can do you may not be aware
of — yet. One of the most important is increasing the nutrients foods
provide your body.
Not so long ago, aspiring chefs were all about tearin .... |
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Despite more than 1,700 medical studies1
being performed on coconut oil, it continues to be vilified mainly
because 90 percent of its fat content is saturated fat. However,
saturated fats, and most particularly coconut oil, are a vital part of
the human diet. For decades, we've labored under the false belief that
saturated fat is a leading cause of heart disease. Research suggests
ther .... |
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While it is absolutely true that in an emergency situation a helpless
victim is only too happy to have someone of either gender administer
CPR and save their life, a controversial new study
by researchers from the University of Basel and University Hospital
Basel in Switzerland, claims that in a life-and-death situation, it
might be best to have a man take primary lead in administering C .... |
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HPV vaccines like Cervarix and Gardasil have harmed young women and
girls across the globe. And yet, many mainstream media sources, like NPR,
have continued to perpetuate the myth that these vaccines are totally
safe, effective and incapable of causing harm. However, more people and
organizations are waking up to the reality that the HPV vaccine is capable of grievous damage.
A new docum .... |
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“Emaciated” and “unrealistic” are just some of the choice words Dr.
Eric Robinson has used to describe female mannequins. Robinson, a
behavioral scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Liverpool,
has criticized female shop mannequins as representations of what he’s
called “the ultra-thin ideal”. His concerns over mannequin size were
brought out by a shopping tri .... |
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Medical marijuana is a booming industry, and more people are
believing in the famed plant’s medicinal value than ever before. Recent
data from Pew Research Center revealed that support for marijuana
legalization has increased dramatically over the course of just the last
several years. In October 2016, polling data revealed that 57 percent
of Americans supported the legalization of mar .... |
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Though malaria is a virtually unknown disease to many in the U.S.,
it is a global menace that affects upwards of 212 million people
annually, killing close to half a million in any given year. In the
past, the medical approach to the treatment of malaria has been to
prescribe a type of drug called Artemisinin Combination Therapies
(ACTs). However, on the eve of World Malaria Day – whi .... |
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