Why YOU Should Stop Smoking
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If you are a smoker, then you just might be thinking that non-smokers are sanctimonious people who just do not get it. Well, you are absolutely wrong. The problem lies not with non-smokers; rather, it …

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Celebrity Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong
Sunday, 26 Aug, 2007 – 9:15 | 24 Comments
Celebrity Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong

Plastic surgery is not just the preserve of the rich and famous nowadays. With the prices of cosmetic procedures falling, and more and more of us travelling abroad to take advantage of cheaper operations, nose jobs, tummy tucks and boob jobs are now options for all of us. Sometimes though we still need those in the public eye to remind us of what can go wrong.

Strange Skin Lesions - Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia?
Saturday, 25 Aug, 2007 – 3:23 | No Comment
Strange Skin Lesions - Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia?

This very stage case was reported by a missionary in Eastern Europe at the start of the year. The disease is most probably Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia.
I found this man, and other than his hands and feet, …

Beginners Bodybuilding Guide
Tuesday, 21 Aug, 2007 – 6:03 | One Comment
Beginners Bodybuilding Guide

Stick to Basic Compound Movements
The core of your routine should be made up of exercises that involve the use of a large mass of muscle and the movement of several joints. Those exercises stimulate a …

Mixing Creatine - Water Proteins And Shakes
Wednesday, 15 Aug, 2007 – 5:50 | No Comment
Mixing Creatine - Water Proteins And Shakes

A common question asked when taking creatine is: What do I mix it with? Is it ok to mix creatine with other supplements? Should you take it with water, with food, or with juices? Can …

Hypertension And Exercise
Friday, 10 Aug, 2007 – 5:47 | No Comment
Hypertension And Exercise

It seems as though many Americans are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. As people age, the situation gets worse. Nearly half of all older Americans have hypertension. This disease …

The Importance Of Working Your Core Muscles
Friday, 3 Aug, 2007 – 5:46 | No Comment
The Importance Of Working Your Core Muscles

Suppose that at a distance you see a short, stooped figure walking with short, slow steps. Most likely, you will conclude that the person is old. The hunched posture gives you the clue.
Why does aging …