Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
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Rochester, Minnesota - Is stress making you frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and serenity to your chaotic life. You don't have to invest a lot of time or thought into stress relievers. If your stress is getting out of control and you need quick relief, try one of these tips.
Are Anxiety Disorders Really Only in Your Head?
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Scottsdale, Arizona - We all experience periods of anxiety. It’s the brain’s way of getting us ready to face or escape danger or deal with stressful situations. For example, anxiety before exams can make one study more and, hence, do well on a test. However, at times, the anxiety can be quite severe or exaggerated in relation to the actual situation. This can lead to intense physical sensations, anxious thoughts, worries and avoidant that impact your life. An example would be skipping school the day of a test because you’re so anxious. Or, another example is having a panic attack to the point that you can’t take a test.
Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?
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Imperial, California - While some research studies suggest that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) can help with modest weight loss when combined with diet and exercise, it's probably not worth the risk. That's because bitter orange can cause a range of potentially serious health problems. So if you're trying to lose weight, stick to healthier methods and skip the bitter orange.
One in 10 pregnant women in the United States reports drinking alcohol
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Washington, DC - One in 10 (10.2 percent) pregnant women in the United States ages 18 to 44 years reports drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. In addition, 3.1 percent of pregnant women report binge drinking – defined as 4 or more alcoholic beverages on one occasion. This means that about a third of women who consume alcohol during pregnancy engage in binge drinking according to a report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Stretching: Focus on flexibility
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Stretching may take a back seat to your exercise routine. You may think that stretching your hamstrings and calves is just something to be done if you have a few extra minutes before or after pounding out some miles on the treadmill. The main concern is exercising, not stretching, right?
Calperf Recalls Chicken Product
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Washington, DC - Calperf operating under Creative Foods, a Santa Clara, California establishment, is recalling approximately 216 pounds of chicken product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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