12% of Americans have a significant hearing loss.  14% of people from 46 to 64 have some type of hearing loss. (more…)

Hearing research shows that there is a wide spectrum of individuals affected with hearing loss.
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Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a relatively easy measurement of the height to weight ratio. BMI allows any person to approximate their body fat content by utilizing a simple formula that may indicate a need to visit a doctor regarding overweight or underweight health problems. It is important to note that the BMI calculation costs no money to pursue, so it is a good beginning to any weight loss program or initiative. (more…)

Here are some tips for working with your loved one at improving communications.  It can be frustrating at times for both sides.  Take a breath and see if any of these tips are helpful to your situation.

The problem of lower back pain is more acute than it is thought. Studies say that nearly 40% of the people worldwide experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. The percentage is even higher for population residing in developed countries.

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There’s always been a discussion about the risks and possible benefits that wine has on our health. So what is actually true and what is not?The truth is, drinking moderate (meaning one or two glasses a day) does, indeed, some to offer some benefits, such as preventing heart diseases, reducing the risk of diabetes, increased longevity and so on. However, those healthy benefits are primarily for men aged over 40 and post-menopausal women. There’s no much evidence that drinking wine could improve the health of younger people as well, since they are already less at risk of heart diseases so begin with.

However, before you go and pour your wine down the sink, relax. It’s no lie that wine, especially red wine, does indeed contain several antioxidants, such as quercetin and resveratrol, which play a part in helping to prevent heart disease and cancer. There’s also a component in wine which increases your bone mineral density, aka BMD. The higher your BMD, the stronger your bones become.

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This specific piece of information to shed light on unhealthy ways that teens control their weight or try to lose weight. It is advising that teen dieting can likely lead to developing eating disorders as time goes on. It is also explained that teens use other methods such as cigarettes or fasting in order to control their weight. The piece suggests that an established diet among teens tend to lead to binge eating and eating disorders in their later lives. Given the restricted state of eating most of their lives, it would be assumed that they eventually give into binge eating and start to abandon their diet. The fact that teens are using other methods to control their weight, such as weight loss pills and cigarettes, is concerning to say the least. A weight loss or management process should be natural, especially as the young human body is maturing. It is suggesting that teens can easily find a healthy balance of muscle growth and weight maintenance through a balanced diet.

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Classifying food has always been problematic for the average individual looking for a balanced diet. But now scientific evidence has presented us with a solution to this.

Categorizing food according to their color has proven to be a significant step forward in providing identifying beneficial nutrients for the average individual with little time to spend on following complex diets. This is important because unlike a lot of diets out there, this is actually backed by science. (more…)

Bullying is a problem in schools but it occurs other places as well such as in our jobs or our homes. It’s harmful to people’s emotional well being. It hurts the one being bullied but isn’t good for the bully either. It’s a toxic situation all around. Schools have really cracked down on bullying by adopting no tolerance policies. You do still see stories in the news, though, so whether those really help could be questioned. Facilitating groups to understand one another by having open discussions is helpful. Studies have actually shown that in the past. Most bullying comes from others’ insecurities and their attempts to deal with them by lashing out and that’s easier to do when you don’t understand someone. If you do it’s harder to lash out at them.

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Obesity is a problem for many. It can cause so many different health issues. It can lessen someone’s quality of life also. There are things you have to do when you’re obese if you want that to change. You have to eat healthy foods. You should learn about diet so you know what to eat. You should also learn about fitness. If you are too obese some workouts can actually be painful so you need to know how to go about doing it correctly. Losing weight is possible and will help you have a better life. It just takes research and determination. There is also a lot of support out there if you know where to look for it. There are online forums and other resources online. There also may be help your doctor knows about.

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