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  “Sittosis” New Study Reveals Skyrocketing Death Rates from “Sitting” How Your TV & PC Are Dramatically Increasing Your Risk of Death... 7 Ways to Live Potentially Decades Longer and Healthier, Adding Years to Your Life! By now, you and your loved ones are likely well aware of some sedentary lifestyle risks. Too much time spent lying on the couch can greatly increase your risk of weight gain, obesity and all of its related diseases ranging from heart disease to type 2 diabetes. For thousands of years men, women and children had to plant, hunt and forage for food for their survival. Prior to the 1900s only the kings, queens and elite were overweight or had obesity issues as evidenced by old master’s paintings. Today the comforts of our lifestyles are causing serious health problems as they also unknowingly did for many of the elite in past centuries. The human body requires active lifestyle movement and water to flush out toxins, to stay strong and for ridding itself of illnesses to sustain and survive. What has changed? Technology has dramatically [...]

  How Burglars Target Which Homes to Rob, and How to Keep Yours Off Their Hit Lists!   Talk about preventive medicine! The four percent (4%) of homes that take absolutely no security measures account for nearly thirty percent (30%) of all burglaries! And the greater the amount of security measures you take in your home, the lesser the likelihood of your home being robbed. Just as those in law enforcement do, the best way to protect your home from unwanted visitors (burglars, not the in-laws) is to "think like the burglars think." How do they decide which homes to rob? Here are their top considerations when targeting a house: Secure Your Windows Dogs are a Top Home Security Measure! One-third of all burglars gain access to properties through windows not easily visible from the street, including the back windows. Burglars will look for windows that are already open or will break through the glass. Securing your windows with PVCu frames will provide a tighter seal, making it more difficult for burglars to force open a window. Double-glazing the glass [...]

  Can Probiotics Help You Lose Weight? The number of bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract greatly outnumber the cells in your body; your gut has 100 trillion microorganisms while you have about 10 trillion cells in your body! Thin people may have a different ratio of bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract than obese people. What this means is that the microflora in your gut is a powerful and compelling force in your body, one that may influence far more than how well your food gets digested. This living inner ecosystem is becoming a favorite topic among scientists and nutritionists alike, and you may be wise to listen to what the newest research is revealing. Your Gut Bacteria May Influence How Many Calories You Absorb From Your Food Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that obese people have more of a family of bacteria called firmicutes than lean people. Among normal weight people, bacteria called bacteroidetes were less plentiful. And it appears the bacteria were having a major impact on weight. Obese mice, researchers found, were more efficient at [...]

  Why You NEED to Understand Oxidative Stress -- and How to Avoid It   Oxidative stress is now recognized as a leading cause of chronic disease and aging. It occurs when free radicals -- toxic oxygen molecules produced by normal body processes but also via external sources like stress and pollution -- spiral out of control. Antioxidants from healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are still your best line of defense against oxidative stress. Even the healthiest among us have free radicals in our systems. However, free radicals are normally kept under wraps where they cannot cause great harm to the body. When free radicals exist in your body in excess, the harmful condition known as oxidative stress occurs. "There is evidence that free radicals are a predominant factor in the etiology of a wide range of diseases and conditions such as cancer, diabetes, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and rheumatoid arthritis," says free radical and antioxidant expert Li Li Ji, Ph.D. of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. How Free Radicals Take Over Your System There are two major ways [...]

  The Killing Touch … “Touches” of Illness Surrounding You Everywhere Most Americans know that kissing is off limits when they’re sick if they want to avoid spreading the germ to others, but most do not think twice about shaking hands. This seemingly innocent gesture is actually a key way that germs are spread … and is actually a greater risk to passing on an infection than sharing a kiss! You’re more likely to get sick from sharing a handshake than sharing a kiss! With cold and flu season upon us, and superbugs like MRSA and C.diff on the rise, it’s imperative that you know how to lessen your risks of the “killing touch” -- and how it can lead to disease and illness. We’re All Potential Disease Carriers Your hands may look clean but lingering on their surface are countless organisms, many of which can make you sick. How do these organisms get there? Many are picked up throughout your day as you open doors, use pens, type at your computer, or use an ATM or even a shopping [...]

  Incorrect Pleasures: The Downsides of Reveling in Hardships… Instead of Celebrating and Enjoying Your Successes? Clue #1: It Impacts Your Relationships + Life Expectancy!   Many Americans are facing overwhelming amounts of stress and emotional strain, yet no matter what your external situation it is always a choice as to how you deal with it on the inside. Singing in the RAIN -- Choosing a life of Gratitude (vs. Hardship), despite your life’s journey, challenges and circumstances, is a matter of living in the moment to choose to see the positive perspectives of every situation throughout each day. Repeated thoughts of worry, anxiety, and sadness, along with focusing on what’s wrong with your life, can lead to physical and mental heath problems plus potentially reduce your life expectancy – resulting in lost longevity of a shared joyful life! For instance, a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of the 1,791 adults polled admitted to an increase in their stress levels over the past year. Additionally, more than half reported feelings of fatigue and lying [...]