Alcohol
Honestly, drinking alcohol is sometimes beneficial for your health but it also carries a risk to your body in larger amounts. You may already be conscious about your alcohol intake but it is wise to remember that every alcoholic drink contains a different amount of liquor in them.
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The Effect of Sugar on Teeth
Of all of the addictive substances that humans try to avoid, sugar is the sneakiest. Sugar can be found in everything from candy to lemonade to freshly baked bread. Unfortunately, sugar is one of the worst things that you can put in your mouth. Not only does it affect your health but it also ruins your teeth. Sugar is the food that allows the bacteria in your mouth to thrive and reproduce. While that sugar is being processed by the bacteria, it is also wearing away at the enamel on your teeth.
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Refined Sugar
Most people are addicted to sugar and it’s often a must for everyone who wants to lose weight to reduce refined sugar from their diet plan. Sugar is not bad to health as long as it is consumed in moderate quantity. If you normally prefer taking food that is high in sugar content, then you will be facing many health problems in the future like obesity.
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Preservatives
When we step in a supermarket with our grocery list, our general tendency is to direct ourselves towards the shelves of products we are the most familiar with. That is, we always tend to buy the products we know first. However, there is one habit that most of us shoppers don’t have, and which is quite crucial: detecting preservatives in foods. Because we are dealing with synthetic compounds here, it is critical that we limit our intake of foods with very high amounts of preservatives, as they could cause health problems when it comes to excretion.
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Top 5 High Carb Fruits To Avoid
If you’re following a low carb diet, fruits are something you need to choose wisely. If you choose the right ones, you can enjoy a sweet treat, fill up on health boosting nutrients and keep your carbohydrate consumption under control. However, certain fruits are loaded with carbohydrates and should be completely avoided if you’re trying to limit your carbohydrate intake. That’s why in this article I’m going to be listing five high carbohydrate fruits to avoid.
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Social and Political Attitudes Towards Stem Cell Treatments
There are few subjects that offer a more heated discussion among politicians, religious leaders and the public than stem cells. These tiny cells have created a storm of fury, confusion and misunderstanding among both the professional community and the general public. Rather than simply deny the existence of stem cell therapies and research, it might be best to openly discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this controversial subject.
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Coffee
Many people around the world wake up with the craving need for coffee to get themselves started. People love to have coffee not only because it has a rich taste and a striking aroma, but also because of the boost they get from the caffeine content. Caffeine is also found in energy drinks and in sodas to give us a quick and immediate energy boost and increases our alertness for a short period of time. Based on scientific research, caffeine, when taken in small doses, is harmless but when there is excessive intake, our health can deteriorate.
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The Importance of Good Dental Insurance
With the rising cost of dental services and a depressed economy, many people are skipping those twice-yearly visits to the dentist. Investing in high quality dental insurance is a smart way to incorporate dental health into your family's health insurance plan. Great dental insurance coverage even comes at prices that are much lower than most people imagine and procuring dental insurance should be one of those items on your to-do list this year.
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Which Foods Can Protect Against Cancer?
Cancer is a dangerous disease which causes your body’s cells to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way and if not treated early, it can often be fatal. The good news is that the latest research suggests that around one in three cancers are linked to diet. This means by eating the right foods you can cut your cancer risk by up to 33%. In this article I’m going to be discussing which nutrients have been specifically linked with cancer prevention and then highlighting some of the best food sources.
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The Future of Stem Cells
No issue in the medical community polarizes more people than stem cell research. Although the benefits of stem cell therapy are clear, the controversy remains. Whether it is a religious or moral objection, there is always a dissenting side when it comes to this subject. Many people believe that stem cell research is going to change our very existence. Some people find this comforting and some find this terrifying.
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Artificial Colorings
Red meat, yellow bananas and orange papayas…They are all better and healthier when they come naturally. But when we ask science to lend a hand in getting us our food as “colorful” as we would like it to be, we get ourselves in trouble.
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The Viability of Stem Cell Treatments - Success Rate
Although the issue of stem cell research is a controversial one, the results of stem cell therapies cannot be denied. Used in the treatment of many diseases in animals, stem cells have become the hopeful future of medical research.
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