There is officially 10 days left until Christmas and if anyone is like me. There is still a lot of shopping left to do. With Black Friday being the biggest day of the year to shop, many of us stay away from malls and stores on this day. So, many of us are looking for new and faster ways to shop. Online shopping is like having Black Friday every day of the year. Before I purchase any product I search online and compare prices. Once I have decided what store has the cheapest price, I will either buy it online or go to the store. So, online shopping is not only effective because I can shop from my couch but I can also compare thousands of websites and store prices in minutes. One of the recent sites I found online was http://clothing-and-accessories.become.com/accessories/messengerbags. Instead of shopping and comparing prices by switching back and forth on different sites Become.com has made it even easier to shop online. They have every different range of products and they have multiple selections like http://clothing-and-accessories.become.com/accessories/sunglassses. If you find yourself struggling to buy those last minute Christmas gifts, visit Become.com and find affordable gifts from name brands we love.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tips for Spring
As spring has arrived, so have the allergies, asthmas and colds. Temperature changes in the air bring the animals out, the plants to grow and the bacteria to survive. With the changes in the air everyone seems to be sneezing, coughing and sniffling. Avoiding the bacteria in these situations could be your survival guide to the transition into the spring.
As known, it is not pleasant to be ill in the spring. After all the snow is melting the sun is shinning and the birds are out, its time to be healthily.
Some tips for the transition would be to continuously wash your hands throughout the day, clean surfaces and commonly touched places. Take daily vitamins and focus on your diet. A healthy immune system is the key to a successful spring transition.
As known, it is not pleasant to be ill in the spring. After all the snow is melting the sun is shinning and the birds are out, its time to be healthily.
Some tips for the transition would be to continuously wash your hands throughout the day, clean surfaces and commonly touched places. Take daily vitamins and focus on your diet. A healthy immune system is the key to a successful spring transition.
American Diabeets Alert Day
The American Diabetes Associates has enacted a day to educate American about Diabetes every year. March 24th stands to be the American Diabetes Alert Day. This day is to be a wake-up call to Americans and to inform them of the dangers of the disease. As type one diabetes is known as juvenile diabetes because it is a disease you are more commonly born with, the day of alert is for all types of diabetes. The major concern in America is for obesity and type two diabetes.
This day of recognition and awareness is the 21st annual alert day for America. Currently over 23.6 million children and adults are living with diabetes. Nearly one-fourth of those with diabetes do not know they have at risk or are living with the disease.
Those who are most at risk for diabetes are those with genetic onset, obesity, certain ethnicities and those over the age of 45 years-old.
For more information about diabetes visit, http://www.americandiabetesassociation.com/.
This day of recognition and awareness is the 21st annual alert day for America. Currently over 23.6 million children and adults are living with diabetes. Nearly one-fourth of those with diabetes do not know they have at risk or are living with the disease.
Those who are most at risk for diabetes are those with genetic onset, obesity, certain ethnicities and those over the age of 45 years-old.
For more information about diabetes visit, http://www.americandiabetesassociation.com/.
Maines Makes the Grade
The 2007 U.S. News and World Report “Americans best hospitals” ranking, included a Maine facility for the first time. The Maine Medical Center is one of the 173 medical centers listed in the report. The ranking were based out of the 5,462 medical facilities observed.
Within the report there are different categories to qualify for, one being the “heart and heart surgery”, where MMC ranked a 50 out of 50. The report also showed a strong nurse to patient ratio as well as an above average survival rates.
Those listed in the report as prestigious hospitals such as John Hopkins Hospital and Yale-New Haven Medical Center.
Within the report there are different categories to qualify for, one being the “heart and heart surgery”, where MMC ranked a 50 out of 50. The report also showed a strong nurse to patient ratio as well as an above average survival rates.
Those listed in the report as prestigious hospitals such as John Hopkins Hospital and Yale-New Haven Medical Center.
Fast Food Leading to Child Obesity
A resent study preformed by Columbia University found that ninth grades whose schools are within a block of a fast food chain are more prone to be obese.
The studies main purpose was to determine the correlation between the proximity of fast food chains to the children. The research proved, those ninth grade students were 5% more likely to be obese, based on the proximity of the fast food restaurants.
The logic behind the study is that is the restaurants are more available to the students they will be more prone to purchase there products. The main controversy surround the study concerns the variables involved. The study did not take into account the physical exercise to walk to the restaurant and thetime period of the study was over a vast amount of years.
The studies main purpose was to determine the correlation between the proximity of fast food chains to the children. The research proved, those ninth grade students were 5% more likely to be obese, based on the proximity of the fast food restaurants.
The logic behind the study is that is the restaurants are more available to the students they will be more prone to purchase there products. The main controversy surround the study concerns the variables involved. The study did not take into account the physical exercise to walk to the restaurant and thetime period of the study was over a vast amount of years.
Risk of Diabetes Increased by Lack of Sleep
A United States research study preformed in March of 2009 tested the lack of sleep to health. It is proven that Americans average night sleep have decreased over the years, but the question is to what risk is this for our bodies.
The study proved, for those who received less then six hours a sleep a night had higher blood sugar levels. The higher levels of blood sugar could result in future diabetes for type two victims. Those with the lower average sleep patterns were 4.5 times more at risk for developing diabetes.
In children the risks of lack of sleep increase. Resent studies show children who receive less then six hours a sleep a night could be at risk for depression, obesity and high blood pressure.
In order to avoid these dangers, specialists recommend the average American adult to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
The study proved, for those who received less then six hours a sleep a night had higher blood sugar levels. The higher levels of blood sugar could result in future diabetes for type two victims. Those with the lower average sleep patterns were 4.5 times more at risk for developing diabetes.
In children the risks of lack of sleep increase. Resent studies show children who receive less then six hours a sleep a night could be at risk for depression, obesity and high blood pressure.
In order to avoid these dangers, specialists recommend the average American adult to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Altering Taste Buds
A small fruit, the color of a cranberry and the size of an almond, has been discovered in West Africa.
The tasteless berry has the ability to reverse the taste buds up to 30 minutes. The berry is applied to the tongue and releases a sweetening potency that alters the taste buds.
The small berry is known to as Synsepalum Dulcificum but has gained the nickname of “miracle fruit”.
Five years ago in a Miami, Florida hospital a study found the berries to be helpful in restoring the appetite of cancer patients.
Researchers are looking for a way the help those with diabetes and obesity by applying the sweetener to foods to increase the taste. Unlike artificial sweeteners, the berries are natural and contain very few calories.
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