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Aging affects all areas of your body and the buttocks are no exception. With aging and a sedentary lifestyle, the gluteal muscles get weakened resulting in sagging skin and the buttocks lose their firmness. The area is comprised of skin, fat and other tissues, which undergo shrinkage with aging. As the gluteus is the largest …

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Yes, how you start your day decides how productive and successful it will be. The golden rule is to get up early – this will give you the time you need to plan your day, which is important to start off well. There are many other things you can do to get your day off …

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Many studies have shown that breast-feeding is linked to reduced risk of breast cancer. A new study suggests that breast-feeding could have additional benefits, providing evidence to show that women who breast-feed and later have cancer are at a lower risk of the cancer coming back or recurring. The study was published in the April …

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Cellulite, the bumpy skin that resembles cottage cheese, is a major aesthetic concern for most women. Seen on the hips, thighs and buttocks, it can be especially worrying in the swimsuit season. Men don’t get cellulite, which means that cellulite is a woman-specific problem. Let’s look at the reasons for this: Structure of the skin: …

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Henry David Thoreau said that “Water is the only drink of the wise man”. This couldn’t be any closer to the truth. The body is 90 percent water. It loses fluids throughout the day through normal, daily functions and that’s why replenishing the fluid you lose in important. In fact, there are different ways your …

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Diabetes when left undiagnosed or untreated can have a serious impact on your health. medicalnewstoday carried a report on a recent study which found that though it is generally considered that the benefits from exercise, weight loss and diet are interchangeable, when it comes to managing Type 2 diabetes risk they may offer unique and …

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In today’s world, there nothing unusual about jobs and activities that involve sitting for 8 to 10 hours at a stretch. Research has shown that sitting continuously for a long time increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, kidney problems and even premature death. Well, if you are one of those people who spend …

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Overweight and obese people striving to trim down now have new hope. A new study says that taking vitamin D supplements can help in weight loss. According to a recent Huffington Post report, a study by researchers from the University of Milan, Italy, suggests that obese people who have vitamin D deficiency could lose weight …

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Obesity and overweight are common problems, affecting millions of people in many countries across the world. A rising awareness of the health issues that can result from being overweight as well as the desire to improve their physical appearance has led to people setting lofty weight loss goals. Weight loss strategies abound. However, losing weight …

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The health benefits of the lemon have been known for centuries. This simple yellow fruit has many antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers, helps in digestion, and cleanses the liver naturally. But do you know that lemon juice can do wonders for your skin? Here are some amazing skin care properties of this ubiquitous fruit. Applying …

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