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Health & Fitness

A New Reason For Men To Avoid Soda

13 Dec, 2012 Author: BlackDoctor.org
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A New Reason For Men To Avoid Soda

Men with osteoarthritis of the knee may want to avoid sugar-packed soft drinks. That’s the advice of researchers who found that drinking sugary soda is associated with progression of the disease in men.

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HIV Couples: When They’ve Got It, But You Don’t

27 Sep, 2012 Author: Shamecca Kidd
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HIV Couples: When They’ve Got It, But You Don’t

HIV isn’t the first topic that comes up when most couples start dating. You may not know the HIV status of your partner. You might not even have been tested yourself.

It can be very difficult to talk about HIV status, but it’s very important for couples to discuss this, not only for health, but to achieve a greater degree of trust and intimacy in the relationship.

So what are the most important facts that couples need to know?

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10 Reasons To Start Your Day With Lemon Water

27 Sep, 2012 Author: Shamecca Kidd
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10 Reasons To Start Your Day With Lemon Water

A lemon can pack a powerful punch with some amazing benefits. It balances PH, keeps your skin clear and glowing, it kick starts your digestive system, helps with weight loss, and helps to control your coffee habit. Lemon is also a natural energizer, it hydrates, it detoxifies, and it oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!

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New York Bans Super-Sized Sodas

17 Sep, 2012 Author: BlackDoctor.org
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New York Bans Super-Sized Sodas

New York imposed a limited ban on super-sized soda beverages on September 13, 2012, in response to a growing national obesity crisis. The city became the first in the United States to impose such a ban. The ban was proposed by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, approved by the Board of Health, and celebrated by health campaigners. But not everyone is happy.

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Al Sharpton – Ordained Minister Of Health

9 Jul, 2012 Author: NYCityBlack Admin
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Al Sharpton – Ordained Minister Of Health

For many years, we’ve seen a “full figured” Rev. Al Sharpton in the news… marching on behalf of the oppressed. Currently, at 57 years of age, he is not the man he used to be… by more than a hundred pounds! His extraordinary results speak to the power of healthy lifestyle changes – truly a fountain of youth! Now, he’s committed to helping others learn about and experience similar health benefits.

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