From chalk to rubbers and clay, there are a variety of reasons why those with pica syndrome yearn to eat non-foodstuffs. But is this dangerous? Mary (not her real name), a 20-year-old from Ireland, has just kicked her habit – of eating firelighters. “I got through a box of individually …
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A sedentary lifestyle is almost as harmful as the lack of moderate physical activity. After 60 years and older, every additional hour spent sitting doubles risk of disability, regardless of whether a person has moderate physical activity, said researchers. The study is the first of its kind, which tells about …
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Insufficient level of physical activity is the greatest risk factor for heart disease in women aged 30 years and older. Experts tracked the health of more than 30 thousand women born in the 1920s, 1940s and 1970s. Data analysis showed that if all women starting from 30 years, will begin …
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Slim trim figure is the dream of many women. To achieve the desired results, ladies may use different methods, including hard diet. Prolonged fasting is fraught with health problems, while good nutrition along with regular exercise are designed to improve looks and health. Psychologists and nutritionists have agreed that people …
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Without exercises tone the cardiovascular system is reduced, especially the heart and lungs. According to research from Duke University Medical Center, a sedentary lifestyle leads to an increase in visceral fat that accumulates around internal organs, mostly stomach. The study showed a 8.6% increase in visceral fat in only six …
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Not so long ago there was information about pregnancy of the famous TV presenter Ksenia Sobchak. Now most of the environment socialites began to notice that she rejected some of their habits. For example, previously, the celebrity said that to drink at parties she doesn’t have, because that is boring …
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Before our country got the HTC 10 Lifestyle, which is a stripped-down version of the flagship HTC 10, submitted this spring. On the Russian market the device is available in gray, silver and gold color options and only costs 5,000 cheaper than a full-fledged flagship, so it is unknown whether …
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Paleontologists cause of extinction of ancient bears. Paleontologists from the Potsdam University examined the DNA of cave and brown bears that lived on the territory of modern Spain, and came to the conclusion that the ancient bears was created analogues of the families and led a more sedentary life than …
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People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, researchers recommend not to neglect a good glass of red wine. A group of scientists from renowned scientific institutions conducted a number of important studies, during which they had clearly established that almost any red wine (not fortified) benefits people who are prone to …
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Nordic walking increases energy consumption by 45 percent and is indicated for excess weight, it is good for the joints and leads the body in tone. Photo: “RG” The elderly are susceptible to all sorts of diseases. But older is not afraid – some even believe that they can eat …
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