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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Rules Of Attraction


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Why do people find some features more attractive than others,  and see some people as more attractive than others?

 According to experts looks and sexiness are determined before we're even born.
Researchers say that oxidative stress and antioxidants my account for whether we are seen as attratcive or not.
According to studies people whose features on both sides of the body are the same are seen as attractive while those with fluctuating asymmetry are not.
Studies have shown that those with fluctuating asymmetery were exposed to oxidative stress in the womb and were not able to withstand the stressor to which they were exposed.
This article I am sharing with you explores many of the features that are viewed as attractive.
According to the report some studies looked at features such as:
  • Blonde
  • Long legs
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Waist
  • Shoulders
The Report

Friday, October 29, 2010

Facts About Stroke

Today is World Stroke Day and the launch of the 1:6 campaign.  WSO members and partners around the world are joining in solidarity to put forth a simple life-saving message Today. This post is to show support for the campaign by raising awareness of stroke.

A stroke is a cerebral vascular acccident.

Stroke is a cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Strokes are also preventable, which means there are premature deaths due to strokes.
A stroke can also leave the person with a severe disability affecting their quality of life. 

 How much do you know about stroke? 
  • Is it true that stroke also attacks children
  • Is it true that stroke is responsible for nearly six million deaths every year?
  • Is it true that stroke kills more people each year than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria put together
  • Is it true that most strokes are not painful?
  • Is it true that stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide
  • Is it true that stroke is the second leading cause of death for people above the age of 60 years?
  • Is it true that high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke?
You can learn the answers to these and other facts about stroke.
Find the answers to these questions and more HERE

You can also learn to how to prevent strokes  heart disease and other diseases through patient health education.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Brown rice: 4 Foods Besides Brown Rice That Help Prevent Or Manage Type 2 Diabetes - US News & World Report

According to a recent study, brown rice can help reduce the risk for diabetes.
Apart from brown rice there are some other wholesome food that can do the same.

 They are:
  • Peanuts
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Fish
  • Fat free milk and dairy products
View the slide and read the report:

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