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No Surprise: Heart Attack at Heart Attack Grill

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 in Health, Nutrition | 3 comments

An unidentified man (described as a “normal” guy in his 40’s) had a heart attack while he was eating a Triple Bypass burger at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas this last Saturday. Perhaps he was warned? Heart Attack at the Heart Attack Grill.  Oh, the Irony. Someone at the Heart Attack Grill gets a…(gasp!) Heart Attack. Sad? Yes. Surprised? No. Every day we choose how we are going to eat, and every day those choices matter. Bad food...

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How To Lower Life Insurance Premiums

Posted by on Feb 13, 2012 in Health | Comments Off on How To Lower Life Insurance Premiums

A lot of people will buy Life Insurance, thinking they have no control over the price they pay. Fact is, you can have a major impact on your Life Insurance premiums. How You Can Lower Your Life Insurance Premiums I’m not going to tell you to raise your deductibles or chance your co-insurance ratio. There are plenty of things you can do to help lower your life insurance premiums and increase the quality of your life. Ditching your Sky...

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10 Ways to Stay On Track with Your Weight Loss Goals

Posted by on Feb 9, 2012 in Weight Loss | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Stay On Track with Your Weight Loss Goals

Staying on track with your weight loss goals can be difficult at times, but it’s not impossible. Here are ten ways to help you stay motivated and stay on track with your weight loss goals! Plan Meals This will help you to stay within your calorie budget each day. Make sure to be prepared and have healthy snacks and meals ready at all times. A good example of this is keeping freshly cut fruit and veggies in the fridge....

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Top Sources of Calcium

Posted by on Feb 6, 2012 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Top Sources of Calcium

There are plenty of easily accessible sources of calcium that will benefit your body. Health Benefits of Calcium • Bones and teeth contain 99% of the calcium in the body, which makes it no surprise to know that calcium is a huge factor in maintaining healthy and strong bones. • There have been studies showing that calcium may help prevent colon cancer. • Prevents osteoporosis, which is a disease that is characterized by brittle and porous bones. •  In 1999...

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10 Steps To A Healthier Heart

Posted by on Feb 2, 2012 in Fitness, Health, Nutrition | Comments Off on 10 Steps To A Healthier Heart

Your heart is constantly working, so why not give your heart a “break” by focusing on a lifestyle that will promote a healthy heart!? 10 Steps To A Healthier Heart 1. Keep your Cholesterol low, aiming for less than 200 milligrams/deciliter and keep your Blood Pressure below 120/80. Garlic has been shown to reduce both cholesterol and blood pressure levels. 2. If you smoke, it’s time to quit the habit. Three years after a person quits smoking, their chance of having a...

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