What Is The Best Exercise To Do For Weight Loss?

I must admit, this article is something I have to get off my chest on a regular basis, it floods my inbox and makes little puffs of steam come out my ears. Do you want to know the best exercise for losing your muffin top?



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Top 5 Life Changing Habits for Successfully Losing Weight and Being Able to Keep It Off

When it comes to successful weight loss that stays off forever, habits are a big part of the puzzle, you are most probably aware of some of the habits that have prevented you from successfully losing weight in the past, but even though you may know what they are, it is not always easy to swap them for new healthier ones.



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5 New Year Weight Loss Tips For Women

If you're a lady looking for some good ways to lose weight there a number of simple things that you can do to make it easier on yourself. In this article, we'll look at 5 weight loss tips for women that will help you with your new diet goals.



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Boot Camp Workout Ideas For Your New Year's Resolutions

Year in, year out, getting fit is the New Year's resolution for millions of people around the globe. You know how it is, good intentions in the first few months followed by a period of shamed acceptance and then eight months of getting back to the point where you need to think about losing weight again. It's a common cycle, and one that most of us suffer from, but the answer to the problem isn't scrapping the idea altogether, it's approaching fitness in a smart and targeted way.



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The Eyelash Growth Process

Your eyelashes play an important role in protecting your eyes, such that it keeps dust and other foreign matter away from them. They also serve as a warning mechanism whenever something is moving toward your eye, letting it close as a precautionary measure. And more than the practical function, your lashes serve a cosmetic purpose, beautifying your eyes and face.



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10 Most Common Neurosurgery Procedures

Although they are often called brain doctors, neurosurgeons operate on other parts of the body as well. Here is a short list of the most common neurosurgery procedures.



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Luck is a key factor in cancer development

A statistical model that measures the proportion of cancers that develop as a result of random mutations occurring during cell division was published in Science today.



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Get the Best Clarifying Shampoo for Your Hair Problems

Getting great hair requires a thorough cleaning of your hair from time to time. In addition, using a clarifying shampoo can yield you much better results.



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5 Of The Best Vintage Hairstyles

Vintage hairstyles are not only unique, but they are also easy to maintain. If you are a vintage enthusiast, here are unique hairstyles that you can have: Pompadour It was very popular in the 1700s and it's quickly making its mark again. To have this style you need to sweep your hair upwards from your face and place it high above your forehead. You can also upsweep it around the sides and back. Celebrities who love this style are: pink, Jenny McCarthy, and Miley Cyrus.



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Top 7 Alkaline Diet Benefits

The human body comprises of various processes and systems which interlock to create a machine which works without any glitches. Unhealthy diets and the ecosystem have lead to the buildup of acids and acidic wastes in the body and various health problems.



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Alkaline Diet for Weight Loss - 6 Tips and Benefits You Have to Know

Excessive acidic foods lead to an 'acid ash' which can be nullified through an alkaline diet. Alkaline diets are not like other diets as it concentrates on the effects food have on the acidity and alkalinity of the body.



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New imaging technology to detect cancer during surgery moves a step closer to market

New imaging technology that for the first time enables surgeons to detect cancer in real time during operations has moved a step closer to market thanks to a £2m ($3.1m) funding round by UK medical device company Lightpoint Medical.



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Health: How Are You?

I am often surprised by how many people avoid being around others because they don't know how to answer the question "How Are You?" Some people who have been ill or on a medical leave really don't know how to respond to the question. They think that the other person might be judgmental, especially if they say that they have been suffering from depression, anxiety or another mental illness.



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Kaiser Permanente's California mental health clinicians to launch week-long strike on January 12

Kaiser Permanente's 2,600 California mental health clinicians — psychologists, therapists, and social workers represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers — will launch a statewide, week-long strike on Monday, January 12, to protest Kaiser's chronic failure to provide its members with timely, quality mental health care.



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Stress can trigger diabetes, depression and other autoimmune diseases

Stress is an ability of humans to fight or flee when faced with problems affecting the individual. By changes in the organism, adaptation to various physical conditions is achieved: burns, bruises, bleeding or psychosocial traumas.



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Making New Year's resolution to control diabetes

José Rodriguez often skipped breakfast and lunch only to eat a large dinner at the end of the day. Despite his erratic eating habits, Mr. Rodriguez thought he was healthy until a routine blood test revealed he had type 2 diabetes.



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Fat cells below skin help protect from bacteria, say researchers

When it comes to skin infections, a healthy and robust immune response may depend greatly upon what lies beneath. In a new paper published in the January 2, 2015 issue of Science, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report the surprising discovery that fat cells below the skin help protect us from bacteria.



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Johns Hopkins scientists create statistical model to measure proportion of cancer incidence

Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have created a statistical model that measures the proportion of cancer incidence, across many tissue types, caused mainly by random mutations that occur when stem cells divide.



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Spark Therapeutics files Form S-1 registration statement for initial public offering of common stock

Spark Therapeutics announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.



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Adding Tomosynthesis to standard mammography improves breast cancer screening, reduces radiation level

Dr. Lisa Weinstock, Director of Women's Digital Imaging in Ridgewood, said she has added Hologic Low-Dose 3-D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) with C-View 2-D Imaging to enhance breast cancer screening of patients.



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Additional products seized from Calgary stores contain undeclared drug ingredients

Further to its recent Advisory, Health Canada has identified additional products seized from two Samson's Supplements stores in Calgary that pose a risk to health.



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UT Southwestern researchers target cells' biological clock to kill cancer cells, shrink tumor growth

Cell biologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have targeted telomeres with a small molecule called 6-thiodG that takes advantage of the cell's 'biological clock' to kill cancer cells and shrink tumor growth.



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Mimedx receives subpoena from Office of Inspector General, HHS

MiMedx Group, Inc., the leading regenerative medicine company utilizing human amniotic tissue and patent-protected processes to develop and market advanced products and therapies for the Wound Care, Surgical, Orthopedic, Spinal, Sports Medicine, Ophthalmic and Dental sectors of healthcare, announced today that it has received a subpoena from the Office of Inspector General ("OIG") of the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") in connection with a civil investigation into matters primarily related to the Company's sales and marketing activities.



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Breast cancer risk for women with atypical hyperplasia greater than previously thought, study finds

Women with atypical hyperplasia of the breast have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than previously thought, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Results of the study appear in a special report on breast cancer in the New England Journal of Medicine.



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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Plus Chemotherapy Improves Survival Among Stage 4 Lung Cancer Patients

A clinical trial that combined stereotactic body radiation therapy with a specific chemotherapy regimen more than doubled survival rates for certain stage 4 lung cancer patients, scientists report.



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Can exercise help people with Parkinson's disease?

Exercise may help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, ability to move around and quality of life, even if it does not reduce their risk of falling, according to a new study.



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New treatment approach may improve survival rates for certain patients with stage 4 lung cancer

A clinical trial that combined stereotactic body radiation therapy with a specific chemotherapy regimen more than doubled survival rates for certain stage 4 lung cancer patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer researchers report.



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New study finds that exercise may improve lives of Parkinson's disease patients

Exercise may help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, ability to move around and quality of life, even if it does not reduce their risk of falling, according to a new study published in the December 31, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.



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Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

Loyola University Medical Center will be included in the "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for caring for the world's smallest baby.



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PA Department of Aging awarded grant to enhance volunteer programs

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has received a Performance Improvement and Innovation grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living. The grant of $200,000 will be devoted to assist local APPRISE programs in developing strategic approaches to enhance volunteer programs.



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BCBSAZ's cooking contest aims at motivating Arizona kids to improve daily food choices

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is launching its 2015 kids cooking contest aimed at motivating Arizona kids to incorporate healthy options into their daily food choices. For the fifth consecutive year, the company is looking for great-tasting, kid-inspired side dishes for the Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge.



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Weight loss specialists reveal why patients regain weight after gastric bypass surgery

Some gastric bypass surgery patients report that they lose substantial amounts of weight in the first several months of the procedure, only to gain much of it back later. Typically, patients experience substantial weight loss in the first year after their surgery and regain around 10 percent of that weight in the following year.



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Top cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014

Immunotherapy, genomic profiling, and investigating game-changing drug therapies topped the list of most important cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014.



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NASHCO issues statement on taking over of Iowa Insurance Division by CoOportunity Health

Dr. Martin Hickey, Chairman of the National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs' Board of Directors, made the following statement regarding the recent announcement that the Iowa Insurance Division is taking over CoOportunity Health.



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Cardiac arrest associated with high mortality even in the world of Star Trek

The Star Trek universe is one of the most popular pieces of science fiction entertainment. Lots of the technologies seen in the TV and cinema episodes featuring Captain Kirk, Mr Spock or Captain Picard were once regarded as futuristic, but have now become reality - with examples including wireless communication or portable computers. In a recent study by the University Department of Emergency Medicine at the MedUni Vienna, the make-believe future of the human race depicted in this series has been used to investigate the frequency and mortality of cardiac arrests in the 24th century.



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Realistic New Year’s Resolutions

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A Healthier You in 2015

As 2015 approaches, the majority of women think about New Year's resolutions. For almost every year of my adult life, one of my resolutions has been to lose weight. I have never been happy with my weight.



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Simple Tips On How To Reduce Stomach Fat

It is important for get rid of stomach fat. With this said, you need to look for services or solutions that can provide you with effective results.



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Unusual But Fabulous Beauty Tips Straight From Your Kitchen!

Here are some beauty tips and tricks that are both unusual but extremely effective. Many of these involve common household items that you will find in your pantry or fridge, making this a cheap alternative to caring for your hair and skin. Oils Olive oil has many proven health benefits, but it can do both your skin and hair tremendous good.



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First baby of the new year race is real, says OB/GYN

As the countdown for the new year begins, so does the race for the first baby of the new year. “The race to have the first baby is something all hospitals share enthusiasm for, especially in large cities like Chicago, and, unfortunately, not all hospitals play fair,” said and OB/GYN.



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Optimizing Patient Care - Consider It a Doctor or a Patient Appointment?

To optimize time and patient care during a doctor visit the patient must be prepared with questions and some understanding of medical terminology pertinent to their case to have an understanding of viable treatment options. To help us focus during preparation and while in front of the doctor consider the appointment as a "Patient Appointment" rather than a doctor's appointment to instill a sense of ownership with our case for optimal wellness and well-being.



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Guidelines to Assist You to Lose Weight in a Healthy Way

Normally, overweight people are conscious about their weight and hence, losing it becomes a top priority to them. They will go to greater lengths and hurdles to shed as much weight as they can. However, many people are oblivious of the fact that you can lose weight using different and less-strenuous methods.



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Rejuvenate Your Ego With Hairstyles and Makeup

Nothing makes you ooze with confidence better than an excellent appearance. The minute you feel comfortable with yourself, you are able to address people and this can boost your self-esteem. By choosing and fixing the right makeup or wearing a hairstyle that flatters the shape of your face, you can feel at ease and have the confidence to face the day. A complete makeover for instance can boost your level of confidence and allow you to face people while taking part in various activities that life presents to you.



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Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet

The subject of 'nutrition' is highly interesting and stimulating, the vastness of the subject includes advanced knowledge and studies of the human body and its reactions to various foods, the assimilation process and the do's and don'ts of maintaining proper health through a proper lifestyle. The key to a healthy lifestyle is very obviously a diet that is balanced in every way; one that suits an individual's metabolism and enhances energy, vitality and well-being. The term 'diet' generally refers to the amount of food consumed by an individual, human or animal; 'dietary habits' refer to the individual...



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10 Reasons for You to Gain Weight to Look Good!

If you think external beauty does not matter at all, why do you like Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez and Kate Winslet? Aren't these celebrities good looking and charming? Don't their personalities attract you? Don't you love them from the core of your heart?



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Top 10 Reasons For Men to Use Weight Gainers

Are you able to attract your opposite gender? Do you have a persona to 'die' or 'kill' for? Do you want to make your ex-girlfriend repent on her decision of dumping you for her ex? Are you getting married few months down the line and wish to look your best in that killer classic tuxedo? Would you do anything to look like one of the celebrity grooms who know how to pose and thrill by their appearance? Can you take some efforts to enhance your appearance and make it more appealing for the crowd?



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5 Weight Loss Tips To Jump Start Your Diet

Sometimes we all need a little extra help losing weight. These 5 easy weight loss tips will to help you to avoid weight gain and will help you to give your diet a kick start.



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The Benefits Of Strength And Conditioning Classes

It is important for individuals to improve their performance and abilities. Therefore, you need to look for solutions that can help you boost body strength that can help individuals accomplish tasks easily.



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MiMedx pleased with FDA Draft Guidance on Minimal Manipulation of HCT/Ps

MiMedx Group, Inc., the leading regenerative medicine company utilizing human amniotic tissue and patent-protected processes to develop and market advanced products and therapies for the Wound Care, Surgical, Orthopedic, Spinal, Sports Medicine, Ophthalmic and Dental sectors of healthcare, commented on the Draft Guidance for Industry on Minimal Manipulation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products ("HCT/Ps") that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") published for comment on December 23, 2014.



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Final Phase 1 data of zoptarelin doxorubicin Phase 1/2 trial published in Clinical Cancer Research

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. today announced that an article on final data for the Phase 1 portion of the ongoing Phase 1/2 trial in prostate cancer with zoptarelin doxorubicin (formerly AEZS-108), a hybrid molecule composed of a synthetic peptide carrier and a well-known chemotherapy agent, doxorubicin, has been published in the December issue of Clinical Cancer Research.



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Making Weight Loss Simple

We've lost sight of what weight management actually is - whether you want to lose weight, gain lean muscle or bulk up, it's not complicated. There are too many choices that simply overwhelm people. Let's keep it simple and do what works. This has been an amazing journey for me to better health and confidence



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9 Easy Steps to Getting Gorgeous Natural Hair

Once you decide you want to stop chemically straightening your hair, you may wonder what the process will be like. How will your transitioning hair look and what you should be doing to get you through this period. You may have heard stories, some of which may have you feeling anxious.



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Elements Behavioral Health acquires Park Bench Group Counseling

Elements Behavioral Health, a leading nationwide provider of addiction and mental health treatment programs, announced today that it has acquired Park Bench Group Counseling, located in Southeastern New Jersey.



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Scientists create virtual 3D model of organ prior to operation

During minimally invasive operations, a surgeon has to trust the information displayed on the screen: A virtual 3D model of the respective organ shows where a tumor is located and where sensitive vessels can be found.



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Combination of bedaquiline and verapamil reduces side effects, improves outcomes for TB patients

While an effective treatment is available for combating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, it carries serious side effects for patients.



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SCSM and Phreesia partner to speed up patients’ check-in process

SC Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (SCSM) has implemented Phreesia, the nation's leading healthcare point-of-service provider, to stay on the cutting edge of patient care, improve the patient experience and maximize collections.



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Sex enhancement product recalled after Health Canada test finds undeclared drug ingredient

One lot of the sex enhancement product "Forta for Men" (NPN 80045132) is being recalled after Health Canada testing confirmed it contains an undeclared drug: homosildenafil.



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Study shows that reprogramming stem cells can prevent cancer following full body radiation

The body has evolved ways to get rid of faulty stem cells. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published today in the journal Stem Cells shows that one of these ways is a "program" that makes stem cells damaged by radiation differentiate into other cells that can no longer survive forever.



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5 bad strategies to avoid when losing weight

Is your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Here are five bad strategies to avoid, according to Dr. Aaron Michelfelder of Loyola University Health System.



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WiserTogether, Best Doctors team up to provide best treatment options for employers, members

WiserTogether, Inc., a healthcare treatment comparison tool, has established a relationship with Best Doctors, Inc., the global health services company that brings together the best minds in medicine to help people get the right diagnosis and treatment plan.



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Synthetic Biologics doses first patient in SYN-004 Phase 1b trial for prevention of C. difficile infection

Synthetic Biologics, Inc., a developer of pathogen-specific therapies for serious infections and diseases, with a focus on protecting the microbiome, today announced that enrollment has initiated and the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1b clinical trial of SYN-004, an investigational oral beta-lactamase enzyme for the prevention of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea and secondary antibiotic-resistant infections in patients receiving intravenous (IV) beta-lactam antibiotic therapy.



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OncoGenex executes initial agreement with Teva to regain rights to custirsen

OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has executed an initial agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. to regain rights to custirsen, an investigational compound currently being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical development as a treatment for prostate and lung cancers.



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Transwestern members raise $34,317 for Movember Foundation

Transwestern today announces its team members raised $34,317 for the Movember Foundation, a global organization committed to changing the face of men's health.



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BayCare uses CLARIFIRE HEALTH mobile technology to improve patients' experience

BayCare Health System is using mobile technology as part of its commitment to improving service and the experience of hospital patients.



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LIBD announces significant advances in identifying causes of schizophrenia, brain disorders

The Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) announces significant advances in identifying the causes of schizophrenia and related developmental brain disorders and translating these findings into new treatment strategies.



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Careful blink assessment essential to preserve vision in face transplant procedures

Face transplantation can dramatically enhance a patient's quality of life after severe facial trauma, but lack of attention to eyelid function and vision can leave patients with impaired vision, corneal exposure, eyelid retraction that occurs when the upper or lower eyelid pulls away from the eyeball, and other eyelid-related complications.



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Countdown begins for first baby of the new year

As the countdown for the new year begins, so does the race for the first baby of the new year. "The race to have the first baby is something all hospitals share enthusiasm for, especially in large cities like Chicago, and, unfortunately, not all hospitals play fair," said Karen Deighan, MD, OB/GYN, director of OB/GYN at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of the Loyola University Health System.



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Hot Spring offers a reminder to consider mental-health resolutions for 2015

Hot Spring®, the only brand to sell more than one million hot tubs, offers a reminder to consider mental-health resolutions for 2015.



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FDA receives IDE application for CytoSorbents' CytoSorb cardiac surgery trial

CytoSorbents Corporation, a critical care immunotherapy company commercializing its CytoSorb® extracorporeal cytokine adsorber to reduce deadly inflammation in critically-ill and cardiac surgery patients, announced today that it has submitted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct its proposed clinical trial using CytoSorb® intra-operatively in patients undergoing complex cardiac surgery requiring the use of a heart-lung machine.



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NCI-designated Cancer Centers: An important source of care for cancer patients

You may have heard about National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Centers. Perhaps there is even one in your city. NCI-designated Cancer Centers are often located at well-known, academic institutions, such as the Mayo Clinic, and are an important source of care for cancer patients.



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AVACEN Medical launches $2M campaign in response to positive outcomes of fibromyalgia study

AVACEN Medical announced today that it has launched a $2 million campaign on Crowdfunder.com to support further company clinical trials and FDA applications.



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Lightpoint Medical raises $3.1M in Series A financing round for medical imaging technology

Lightpoint Medical, a developer of innovative surgical imaging technologies, announced today that the company has raised £2 million ($3.1 million) in a Series A financing round.



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Tips for setting weight loss goals in 2015

According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, the top New Year's Resolution for 2014 was to lose weight, and #5 was to stay fit and healthy.



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Can-Fite BioPharma completes RA Phase III study of lead drug candidate CF101

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address inflammatory and cancer diseases, announced today that it completed the design of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Phase III study of its lead drug candidate CF101.



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Former baseball player describes his journey in diabetes management

Former professional player Dmitri Young impressed the baseball world when he appeared at a game this summer, having lost about 100 pounds since he last played in 2010.



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Anthera Pharmaceuticals to host Lupus symposium in San Francisco

Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it is inviting its shareholders and investors to a symposium on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, January 14th at the Mystic Hotel in San Francisco, CA.



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Research report on BRICS hearing aids, implants and diagnostics market

The BRICS Hearing Aids, Hearing Implants and Hearing Diagnostic market has witnessed a substantial growth of 4.8 per cent in last few years and it is likely to register higher growth than expected.



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Inovalon announces list of organizations supported through its charitable contributions during 2014

Inovalon Holdings, Inc., a leading technology company providing advanced analytics and data-driven intervention platforms to the healthcare industry, today announced the list of organizations supported through its charitable contributions during 2014.



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New therapeutic approach shows potential for treating cancer

Case Western Reserve researchers have identified a two-pronged therapeutic approach that shows great potential for weakening and then defeating cancer cells.



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Donate blood this holiday season

During the holidays, Americans are busy picking the perfect present, gathering with family and friends, and ringing in the New Year.



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Angel MedFlight employees donate gifts to Westwood Primary School in Phoenix

Employees of Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance donated backpacks filled with toys, clothing, food and more to Mrs. Butler's first grade class at Westwood Primary School in Phoenix.



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Supreme Court urged to reject IRS regulations authorizing tax subsidies for health insurance purchasers

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which focuses on constitutional law, today filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the high court to reject IRS regulations illegally authorizing tax subsidies for purchasers of health insurance on federal healthcare exchanges.



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ARC Healthcare declares common stock dividend for January 2015

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. announced today that, pursuant to the prior authorization of its board of directors, on January 15, 2015, ARC Healthcare will pay a distribution of $0.056666667 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 8, 2015.



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50% of Missourians enroll in 2015 health insurance Marketplace plans

In just four weeks since the Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace opened, 102,087 Missourians enrolled in 2015 health plans according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Half – 50 percent – are new enrollees.



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What Has a Greater Impact on Weight Loss, Diet or Exercise?

Your body craves both a healthy diet and regular exercise. Here is the truth behind the frequently asked question if diet or exercise has a greater influence on weight loss.



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How to Lose That Extra Body Weight in a Natural Way

In this article I will be sharing with you some easy tips on how you can lose weight by getting rid of fattening foods that are in your pantry right now and exchange them for foods that burn your body fat to speed up your weight loss. Did you know that you can enhance your body metabolism by just swapping certain foods that are in your pantry by certain delicious food that can accelerate your weight loss? Do you know that food labels and some 'healthy' foods that are promoted to you can be inhibiting your fat loss? I'll be sharing with you some tips on how you can turn this situation around so that you can lose that extra weight in a natural way.



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Causes of Hair Breakage and How to Avoid It

Breakage unlike shedding is neither a natural or normal process but rather an indication of an imbalance between important forces within the hair strand. These forces are protein and moisture. Broken hairs do not fall naturally from the head, they are signs of mishandling or abuse.



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Top 4 Curly Hair Myths

We have heard a lot of myths about curly hair and some of them are downright funny. However, some actually make us wonder if they are true, and if they are not, we wonder where they came from and if there is some kind of truth behind them. But more than anything, of course we want to know how we should adjust our hair care regimen based them in case they are true right? Well, here are our top 4 myths.



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Eat Your Fats to Slim Down and Look Lean Says a Medical Personal Trainer

Medical personal trainers and nutritionists all agree on one important issue concerning obesity and difficult weight loss. Sugar is the demon food that is plaguing the health of 60% of Americans. We have been secretly deceived by the food industry for the benefit of corporate profits.



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Tikcro enters into research and license agreement with Yeda

Tikcro Technologies Ltd. today announced that it has entered into a research and license agreement with Yeda Research and Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.



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FDA approves Hospira's Dyloject (diclofenac sodium) Injection for pain management

Hospira, Inc., the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, and a global leader in biosimilars, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Dyloject (diclofenac sodium) Injection, a proprietary nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analgesic.



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New test measures doctors' ability to deliver patient-centered care

When health care providers take patients' perspectives into consideration, patients are more likely to be actively engaged in their treatment and more satisfied with their care. This is called patient-centered care. Recently, researchers have developed a credible tool to assess whether medical students have learned and are applying specific behaviors that characterize patient-centered care.



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Heart drugs offer new hope to slow cardiac damage in muscular dystrophy

Early use of available heart failure drugs slows the progressive decline in heart function before symptoms are apparent in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a new study.



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Fingertip blood sensor may save valuable time for trauma patients

Trauma surgeons evaluated the use of the Spot check Pronto-7® Pulse CO-oximeter in 525 critically injured patients. Their study is believed to be the largest one of such a device, according to study authors. The tool is used for monitoring a patient’s blood level in physicians’ offices, and the authors say it may also save valuable minutes in medical decision-making for critically injured trauma patients.



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Juicing Recipes For Weight Loss, What Is Juicing And How Does It Help You Lose Weight?

Today I would like to talk about another popular method that weight loss programs and various other health fanatics' use, we call this Juicing. This method is based on consuming healthy liquid drinks which are loaded with nutritious food to help improve a person's health and lose weight.



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Do You Want a Fitness Training That Is Affordable and Convenient?

Too many exercise programs, exist that take advantage of people. They promise so much and then sucker people into having to buy fad junk like pills or outdated information.



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Learn How to Overcome Your Past Fitness Failures

There's no use in continuing to try something that's not working. The good news is that it's not you that was in the wrong. It was the method. The truth is that there are plenty of methods that simply don't work because they're not created with the average person in mind.



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Weight Loss Motivation, Why Motivation Is So Important To Lose Weight

Put simply motivation is really the driver behind the actions that we take to reach the goals that we want to reach. Without any real strong motivation, we struggle to get started or overcome obstacles that prevent or block us from getting to the places that we want to be at. Now motivation can come from many different things and can vary in degrees of importance from one person to another.



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5 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain Over the Holidays

We all want to indulge over the holidays, but no one wants to discover they've piled on an extra ten pounds come January. If you want to avoid unpleasant holiday weight gain, here are some great ways to have your cake and eat it too.



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How To Lose Weight in 2015 And Keep It Off!

Struggling to lose weight and keep it off? You need to take a digital approach to your weight loss this year. With these smart tips and tricks, you too can learn how to lose weight in 2015 and keep it off!



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Know About Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. It is not a surgical process as there is no cutting and stitching involved. Laser hair removal involves the use of pulsing laser beams to burn hair follicles.



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Ways of Finding a Perfect Hairstylist

Finding a good hairdresser is always a daunting task as it demands a lot of efforts and proper research. As there are plenty of options available in the market, the salon finding task becomes more difficult as the competition amongst the hairdressers is increasing gradually, which in-turn helps us in getting better quality haircuts/hairstyles, facials, color services, body treatments, blow dry and much more, at affordable prices. Before choosing any beautician, one must make sure that it provides quality services at a reasonable cost. Also, you need to make sure that the salon possesses a wide range of hair styles, along with different offers while getting your haircut from them.



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Overeaters Anonymous offers support for people struggling with food addiction

It's that time of year again – another New Year, another New Year's resolution. For many people, dealing with compulsive eating issues and the pressure to shed unwanted weight, the New Year can often be a stress trigger that leads to guilt, depression, embarrassment and even more eating and unwanted pounds.



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Study: Sugar molecule promotes spontaneous cancers in mice

While people who eat a lot of red meat are known to be at higher risk for certain cancers, other carnivores are not, prompting researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine to investigate the possible tumor-forming role of a sugar called Neu5Gc, which is naturally found in most mammals but not in humans.



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STS, ESTS collaborate to help improve lung cancer care

A unique collaboration between The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the European Society of Thoracic Surgery will help improve the quality of patient care by linking outcomes data on chest procedures, beginning with lung cancer surgery, according to an article in the January 2015 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.



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Making New Year's resolution to quit smoking a reality

Each year on January 1st, Americans make goals for the New Year, ranging from getting in shape and spending more time with their families to decreasing debt. This year, make a resolution that will not only improve your health, but also save you money— quit smoking. According to the Surgeon General's most recent tobacco-related report, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death worldwide.



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Gannett Healthcare Group sold to OnCourse Learning

Gannett Co., Inc. today announced it has sold Gannett Healthcare Group to OnCourse Learning, an online education and training provider.



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Study finds that binge drinking can significantly disrupt immune system

Binge drinking in young, healthy adults significantly disrupts the immune system, according to a study led by a researcher now at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.



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Novel device may speed up medical decision-making for critically injured trauma patients

A tool that surgeons use for monitoring a patient's blood level in physicians' offices may also save valuable minutes in medical decision-making for critically injured trauma patients, according to study results published in the January 2015 issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.



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New online training module launched for early child care professionals

The Penn State Hershey Center for the Protection of Children has created an online training module - iLook Out for Child Abuse - to help early child care professionals meet new state laws regarding training and reporting of suspected child abuse. The regulations under Act 31 of 2014 take effect on December 31.



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InformedDNA and NIA Magellan to jointly offer evidence-based genetic benefits optimization program

InformedDNA announced today that it will collaborate with NIA Magellan, a division of Magellan Health, Inc., to offer an evidence-based genetic benefits optimization program. InformedDNA's national network of independent board-certified genetics specialists provides expert clinical review services to ensure appropriate use of genetic testing and improve patient care, while at the same time delivering significant cost savings.



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Researchers use whole genome sequencing to track evolution of chicken flu virus

An international research team has shown how changes in a flu virus that has plagued Chinese poultry farms for decades helped create the novel avian H7N9 influenza A virus that has sickened more than 375 people since 2013. The research appears in the current online early edition of the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.



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Breast reconstruction using patient's own tissues yield higher satisfaction rates

For women who have undergone mastectomy, breast reconstruction using the patient's own tissues -- rather than implants -- provides higher satisfaction scores, reports a study.



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MagnaChip launches new bio-sensor research collaboration

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced it has launched a research collaboration focused on developing innovative, cost-effective silicon magnetic bio-sensor technology capable of monitoring extremely rare cells in blood.



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FDA provides Emergency Use Authorization for Roche's LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test

Roche today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has provided an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test for use on patients with signs and symptoms of Ebola Zaire virus infection in conjunction with epidemiological risk factors, such as individuals traveling from West Africa.



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Early use of heart failure drugs slows cardiac damage in boys, young men with DMD

Early use of available heart failure drugs slows the progressive decline in heart function before symptoms are apparent in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a new study published online by The Lancet Neurology.



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How economic insecurity impacts diabetes control among patients

Difficulty paying for food and medications appears to be associated with poor diabetes control among patients in a study that examined the impact of economic insecurity on managing the disease and the use of health care resources, according to a report.



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For facial transplantation patients, blink assessment is essential

Face transplantation can dramatically enhance a patient's quality of life after severe facial trauma, but lack of attention to eyelid function and vision can leave patients with impaired vision, corneal exposure, eyelid retraction that occurs when the upper or lower eyelid pulls away from the eyeball, and other eyelid-related complications.



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Complications after thigh lift surgery common, but usually minor

Performed as part of body contouring procedures in patients with massive weight loss, a procedure called medial thigh lift carries a substantial risk of complications, reports a new study.



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Patient self-reporting version of 'blood pressure cuff' for dementia is reliable, valid

Patient self-reporting version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor -- a primary-care tool to measure cognitive, functional and psychological symptoms -- is user-friendly, reliable and valid, including being sensitive to symptom change, according to a new study.



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Live adaptation of organ models in the OR

During minimally invasive operations, a surgeon has to trust the information displayed on the screen: A virtual 3D model of the respective organ shows where a tumor is located and where sensitive vessels can be found. Soft tissue, such as the tissue of the liver, however, deforms during breathing or when the scalpel is applied. Endoscopic cameras record in real time how the surface deforms, but do not show the deformation of deeper structures such as tumors. Young scientists have now developed a real-time capable computation method to adapt the virtual organ to the deformed surface profile.



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Text messaging reminders increase second dose influenza vaccinations in children

Researchers studied the impact of text message reminders for the second dose of influenza vaccine required for many young children to protect them against the virus. The findings showed that sending the reminders increased receipt of the second dose of the vaccine and brought children in sooner to be vaccinated. When educational information on the importance of the second dose of influenza vaccine was embedded into the text messages there was an even greater effect.



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Development of software that 'predicts' sudden cardiac death

At Galway Hospital, in Ireland, a device is currently used to "predict" cardiac events in people at risk of sudden cardiac death. This technology was developed by a Mexican, and the city's University patented it looking to sell it to specialized companies.



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How To Reduce Your Weight Fast

Need a hand losing the pounds? Sick of not being able to fit into that little black dress? Learning how to reduce your weight fast isn't tough - you just need to know what works and what doesn't... Like these smart tips!



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Botox - The Friend With Many Guise

Botulinum toxin, the magical potion which makes you fairer, prettier and younger just by a small 'lethal' dose and in only a day or two's time. But like any magical potion the so called beautification wears off in 3-4 months, maximum 6 months if you are lucky.



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3 Picture Perfect Natural Hairstyles for Your Holiday Party

Looking for that perfect hairdo for your upcoming holiday party? It's the perfect time to try something new. You could end up being the one turning heads at the party, having people ask about your new style. From updos to long natural curls, here are a few great ideas here that could be the perfect look for you and your night out celebrating.



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G-treeBNT files IND with MFDS for Phase IIB/III clinical trial of RGN-259 for dry eye syndrome

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that its strategic partner, G-treeBNT Co. Ltd., has filed an IND with the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a Phase IIB/III clinical trial with RGN-259 (designated GBT-201 in Korea and the licensed Pan Asia territory) for the treatment of patients with dry eye syndrome.



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Janssen, Gilead to jointly develop darunavir-based, single-tablet regimen for HIV treatment

Janssen R&D Ireland announced today an amendment to its existing agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc., initially established in 2011, for the development of a once daily, darunavir-based, single-tablet regimen (STR) for the treatment of people living with HIV.



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Palatin begins bremelanotide phase 3 study for treatment of female sexual dysfunction

Palatin Technologies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical needs and commercial potential, today announced that it has started its bremelanotide pivotal registration program.



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Newron, Zambon announce re-submission of safinamide NDA to FDA

Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A., a research and development company focused on novel CNS and pain therapies, and its commercial and development partner Zambon S.p.A., an international pharmaceutical company, announced today that the NDA for safinamide has been re-submitted to the US FDA.



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Top 3 Ways Of Gaining Weight Fast

It might seem quite contrasting to have the need to gain weight when most people are dealing with weight issues and are endlessly trying to find the best and effective ways of losing the pounds. The truth is that there are actually people who would wish to add a little more weight to look and feel beautiful or attractive. Weight gain is not usually all about muscles because there are cases where women also wish to gain a little more flesh without necessarily building muscles as men do.



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How To Make Your Weight Gain Supplement Work For You

Before making any kind of decision, it helps to sit and strategize on how to go about the process. The one mistake most people make when purchasing products is jumping right into the first option they come across and using it in the best ways they know how. If you have the need to gain some weight using supplements, you will need to factor in some key things to increase the chances of the supplement fetching you the right or expected results at the end of it all.



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Tips To Get the Best Results With Your Weight Gain Supplement

Products related to weight have flooded the market to cater to the various needs of the customers. There are products designed to aid weight loss and those that are made to aid weight gain. Weight gain can be tricky because you don't want to end up gaining too much weight in the end such that you require starting with a weight loss regime all over again to attain the right and healthy weight for you. Choosing a good supplement is therefore essential and a few tips can help you with that.



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Weight Gain Capsules And Choosing The Best

If you are amongst the group of people who feel the need to add a little flesh to be comfortable in your skin, weight gain capsules might be the solution you have been looking for. The capsules are packed with ingredients effective enough in boosting your calorie count increasing the chances of gaining weight. They have become as popular as those designed for weight loss and hence you will be faced with a huge variety to choose from. How then can you make a good decision with your weight gain supplement?



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Hair Care Tips - How to Choose the Best Shampoo and Conditioner

Finding the right hair product with no proper documentation is not as easy as you think and sometimes it can seem as an endless search, especially when bumping into words like smoothing, straightening, volumizing or moisturizing while reading the product's label. The key to finding the best shampoo and conditioner for your hair is learning the meaning of the terms that were mentioned earlier and understanding what kind of scalp and hair type you have. The amount of oil that your scalp produces may vary from one season to another but you have to keep in mind...



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Top 10 Reasons To Use Supplements To Gain Weight

It is pretty shocking to read about gaining weight, isn't it? In today's era, people are trying harder and harder to lose as much weight as they gain. There are a lot of women who shed off their extra pounds and get in shape to look attractive. On the other hand, even the men work hard to keep in shape. People have become extremely conscious about their health and they know what to eat and what to avoid in order to maintain their weights as well as shapes. Yet, we would like to tell you that there are many people who find different ways to increase weight.



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Top notch endodontic care for patients with dental anxiety

It's no secret that vast majority of Americans don't look forward to a visit to the dentist. According to the American Association of Endodontists, a striking 80% of US adults experience dental fear or anxiety. On some levels, fear of the dentist is understandable because a checkup or a procedure involves poking and prodding around the mouth of a patient with an intimidating looking set of tools.



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