avalonus

Retired engineer, interested in world news, finance, social media and keeping fit and healthy without being a fanatic, not necessarily in that order. To keep functioning well through life, it's important to listen to your body, exercise as frequently as you can - even though you may not feel like it - and enjoy a quality life for many years to come.

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Member Since: August 17, 2007

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Big Canons Rolling - Make My Dag

Humor – Shooting mice with a 44 Magnum? In my day a smack with a newspaper was enough.

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Stop big portions and second helpings

Health & Fitness – If you are feeling especially hungry at meal time, chances are you'll opt for a big portion or dish up a second helping. Some ideas on how to not ...

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Low Carb Travel Kit

Health & Fitness – Summer's here, and you're off for some much-needed relaxation. Unfortunately, dieting doesn't take a vacation.

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The Difference In Bodybuilding For Women

Health & Fitness – When we think of bodybuilders, we often automatically think of men with large, sculpted muscles competing for titles. But when it comes to the sport of bodybuilding, women have taken a larger role than ever ââ;¬" working to build their own muscles and compete on the same level as the men.

Voted for on July 09, 2008 01:59am

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Information on How to Cure Chronic Insomnia

Health & Fitness – Insomnia is a very common and often very serious condition, especially chronic insomnia which is insomnia that has persisted for an extended period of time, typically weeks or longer. You may have chronic insomnia if you sleep poorly most nights for a month or more, and it may be caused by a number of things

Voted for on July 09, 2008 01:58am

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Experts want sex education from age four to cut teen pregnancies

Health & Fitness – Two leading sexual health charities are calling for children as young as four to be given compulsory sex education. Brook and the Family Planning Association argue that teaching children about sex from a young age would help cut abortion rates and ...

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Experts debunk CBT 'myth'

Health & Fitness – The idea that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is more effective than other types of talking treatment is a myth, according to experts.

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Study says men past 40 face fertility problems

Health & Fitness – By Michael Kahn BARCELONA (Reuters) - Couples trying to have a baby when the man is over 40 will have more difficulty conceiving than if he is younger, French researchers said on Sunday.

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Anxiety Insomnia Treatment Brings On Sleep Naturally

Health & Fitness – Being nervous about your job or an upcoming interview for a new job can make nearly everyone lose sleep, however not being alert for that important job interview can be a costly mistake. Financial troubles or other personal issues can cause a lot of stress and finding an anxiety insomnia treatment

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Wu Yi Tea Review - Another Diet Scam!

Health & Fitness – Don't fall into Wu yi tea hype...you need to read this scientific review of wu-yi tea before taking any decision!

Voted for on July 09, 2008 01:58am

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Symptoms and Treatment of Perimenopause

Health & Fitness – Basically Perimenopause women will experience some signs and symptoms, when they are exposed to hormonal imbalance. Take a quick look on the flow-up for better understanding!

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Mexico says no signs of salmonella in any produce

Health & Fitness – MEXICO CITY, July 6 (Reuters) - Mexico said on Sunday there was no evidence that a salmonella outbreak in the United States came from Mexican produce, amid reports US officials will probe jalapeno peppers grown south of the border.

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Finding the right words to comfort cancer patients

Health & Fitness – A good friend of mine recently learned she has breast cancer. Even though I spend most of my time writing for a living, I was at a loss for the right words to comfort her.t wasn't until I interviewed Dr. Bernadine Healy, a brain cancer survivor, that I discovered there is such a thing as cancer etiquette.

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How Prozac sent the science of depression in the wrong direction

Health & Fitness – Prozac is one of the most successful drugs of all time. Since its introduction as an antidepressant more than 20 years ago, it's been prescribed to more than 54m people worldwide, and prevented untold amounts of suffering. But the success hasn't simply transformed the treatment of depression: it has also transformed the science of depression.

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Too Much Coffee Reduces Odds of Women Getting Pregnant

Health & Fitness – Drinking too much coffee can lower the odds of a woman with fertility problems getting pregnant, a study suggests

Voted for on July 09, 2008 01:57am