Health Tips: the Benefits and Risks of Taking Large Doses of Vitamins
Region: United StatesWhen you take a look at the drugstore shelves crowded with vitamin supplies, you'd think that the food supply today is devoid of nutrients. Well, not so: For most people, eating a balanced diet rich in grains, vegetables a... more
Views: 972The Many Health Benefits of Soy
Region: United StatesCultivated around the world, the soybean is a miracle food - and inexpensive and nutrient-packed source of protein. Soy-based foods are a staple in many Asian diets, and researchers believe that is part of the reason why p... more
Views: 436The 2008 Beijing Olympics - My Dream U.S.A. Basketball Team
Region: United StatesI have not heard anyone oppose the suggestion that the original U.S.A. Basketball Dream Team was the greatest team ever assembled in any sports. For one, it had in its roster three of the best players who played in t... more
Views: 2344Uncertainties About the Health Benefits of Magnet Therapy
Region: United StatesYou probably have heard of testimonials by athletes about the healing power of magnets for pain. Or you may have seen ads for magnets wrapped in belts and cloths that have been applied to aching body parts. Is there any ba... more
Views: 611The Concept of Just-in-Time Delivery and Its Implications on the Marketing Strategy of a Company
Region: United StatesBusiness customers generally try to maintain an adequate inventory - certainly enough to prevent stockouts or keep production lines moving. There's no greater disaster in a factory than to have a production line close down... more
Views: 1051Is it Okay to be Nuts about Nuts?
Region: United StatesAlthough nuts have long been a forbidden delight, with fat and calorie counts that seemed to far outweigh any nutritional benefit, new research into how the body uses fat indicates that nuts may actually lower the risk of ... more
Views: 245Why Meditation May Be a Habit Worth Forming
Region: United StatesIt's been acclaimed as the antidote to most of life's stresses. Indeed, meditation does reduce the body's response to stress and, in the process, may affect our health in perhaps myriad ways. It's also inexpensive to learn... more
Views: 402Tips on Protecting Your Feet from High-Heels
Region: United StatesOn an average day, your poor feet take about 9,000 steps and absorb hundreds of tons of stress. It's no surprise, then, that feet are more prone to injury than any part of the body. In fact, pertinent records show that abo... more
Views: 587Tips on Reducing Your Risk of Lead Poisoning
Region: United StatesThe United States and Canada began the phaseout of lead in gasoline in 1975. The following year, both countries limited the amount of lead in interior house paint. These regulations were intended to lessen the ... more
Views: 286The Pros and Cons of Drinking Lots of Juices
Region: United StatesJuices are excellent sources of nutrients and may help put the squeeze on various ailments: one 4-ounce (125-milliliter) glass of juice provides a full serving of fruits or vegetables and can therefore be part of a healthy... more
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Mara Bateman conducts trainings for executives of service-oriented companies. She is a logistics and travel consultant and is a freelance writer. Her interests are writing, lots of reading, housekeeping, cooking, and health care.
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