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Q: Doctor,  I've heard that  cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?  A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it...  don't waste them on exercise.     Everything wears out  eventually.  Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer;     that's like saying you can extend  the life of your car by driving it faster.    ...

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Hair Loss Also called: Alopecia

Did you know that you lose up to 100 hairs from your scalp every day? That's normal, and in most people, those hairs grow back. But many men -- and some women -- lose hair as they grow older. You can also lose your hair if you have certain diseases, such as thyroid problems, diabetes or lupus. If you take certain medicines or have chemotherapy for cancer, you may also lose your hair. Other causes are stress, a low protein diet, a family history...

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Teen Sexual Health

As a teenager, you go through many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. The biggest change is puberty, the process of becoming sexually mature. It usually happens between ages 10 and 14 for girls and ages 12 and 16 for boys. As your body changes, you may have questions about sexual health. During this time, you start to develop your own unique personality and opinions. Some changes that you might notice includeIncreased independence...

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Going Bananas natural remedy for many ills

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas.  He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain.  Read on: Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!                                  This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a...

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Expiration Dates - Good to KNOW

Find out when common food, drinks, & household items expire. ItemRefrigeratedFrozen Eggs4 to 5 weeks Fish1 to 2 days4 to 6 months Ground Meat1 to 2 days3 to 4 months Poultry1 to 2 days12 months Steak3 to 5 days6 to 8 months Canned Tuna1 year Canned Tuna (opened)3 to 4 days ItemRefrigerated Cheddar3 to 6 months Cottage Cheese2 weeks Grated Parmesan12 months Swiss Cheese3 to 6 months Processed American8 months Chocolate Bar1 year Marshmallows (opened)40 weeks Marshmallows (unopened)3 months ItemShelf Life Crackers3 to 6 months Plain Bread2...

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