Now the question “Will fast food ever be healthy?” That’s why I placed “healthy” in between quotes there. Super Size Me really broke down any association between healthy and fast-food eating. But if ever you end up eating in a fast-food joint, here are some ways to trim down on the bad stuff and make [...]

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We’ve heard a lot of things about zits and popping them. We’ve feared that they’d scar yet we’ve been guilty of doing it. And most of the time, wondering there’s no scar. I’ve gone through that teenage phase of zits, acne and visits to the dermatologist. I always wondered why doctors can pop our zits [...]

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When I used to work the corporate grind, I always had the excuse of “I don’t have enough time to exercise.” That was until I was bent out of shape and overweight until I tried to squeeze in at least 15 minutes of exercise daily. Here’s a video of a great 15 minute exercise routine [...]

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And you though canned goods are built to last. Canned goods need a bit of care to get the most out of them. Canned goods save you time when cooking a quick meal. Here are tips on storing canned goods.

Keep track of expiry dates. Canned goods usually last for two years. Acidic canned foods (tomatoes) [...]

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Anything in excess is bad. The body needs some intake of fats and good cholesterol but only in limited amounts. Here are five quick ways to cut down on fats:

Eat lean meat, fish, poultry, dried beans and peas for your protein.
Trim the fat off meat (like in pork chops) and stay away from skin in [...]

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Health buffs were always up at arms against soda. It’s a proven bit that concentrated Coke is acidic enough to bust metal. But what’s this soda companies are trying to get out? Healthy cola?
Coke and Pepsi will be coming out with new carbonated drinks that are “fortified” with vitamins and minerals, which, according to news [...]

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Here are the common abbreviations your doctor might use on the prescription. Either way, you should carefully listen and clarify with your doctor what his/her prescription means. Sometimes the pharmacist or apothecary chemist might interpret these abbreviations clearly. So always confirm with your doctor if you understood everything yourself.
Here are some common abbreviations:

a. before
ac. before [...]

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Hard and fast rule – if you don’t know how to use a condom, then you shouldn’t be having sex. You might want to read on my previous post on condoms.
View the video after the cut.

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Computer monitor glare causes eyestrain. And eyestrain can lead to a whole other array of ailments such as headaches, nausea, blurred vision and hampered depth perception. Here are a few tips on cutting back on monitor glare:
Get the best room lighting possible. A mix of overhead light and a desk lamp will create that lighting. [...]

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Ever got constipated? Then you’re probably lacking fiber in your diet. Not getting enough fiber increases your risk of developing cancer in your digestive track. Fiber scrubs your guts clean keeping it working fine. And that’s the bottom line. So better start taking more fiber.
An easy start is to switch from white bread to [...]

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Ever gone ice fishing? I should’ve posted this some other time, but what the heck.
Fish hooks can be really dangerous and accidents during fishing do happen. Let’s face it, getting pricked by a fish hook stings and double that pain when the barb gets in you. It’s best to seek professional medical help if it [...]

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Here’s a list to check whether your hearing may be impaired or not:
People tell you you’re not listening.
People complain that your radio or TVs volume is set too high.
You hear men better than women.
You have trouble hearing
Try this: rub your forefinger against your thumb and place it near your ear. You can’t hear the [...]

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It has been a long-drawn discussion whether all of these advances in technology has made us fat, particularly office junkies who spend a good part of our lives hacking away at keyboards and staring at monitor screens.
Perhaps the only movement you’d do is to walk towards the coffee dispenser to drown vats of sugar-laden [...]

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As a follow-up on my office ergonomics tips for business owners post, I’m posting this one on telephones.
I’ve seen far too many front desk people cradle phones between their shoulder and neck. It’s really bad for them. So if you ever do that, you might want to consider these tips on phone ergonomics:

Don’t cradle the [...]

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Amazing. Guys would love this thing. No more coolers beside the sofa (or maybe you’re too lazy to even get one). Perfect. Another reason to be a beer-bellied couch potato. See? Even bums can still “streamline” their lives.
Watch the Beer Launching Fridge:

Drink moderately.

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