President Eisenhower was astonished. Two fitness scientists, Kraus and Webber, had just shown that American young people were flabby. He decided to change that arond, flew to Colorado, played 27 holes of golf in one day! Ate a couple of big hamburgers meanwhile. And … got a heart attack that shocked and shook the nation. What triggered a coronary heart attack in this vigorous man? And why, later, did he suffer a stroke that grazed the speech center in his brain? Why? Largely PLATELETS, that’s why. Find out why platelets are important and how to avoid them causing damage in the body.
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Boderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a serious personality disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, extreme thinking and chaotic relationships. Those suffering from this mental disorder have various psychiatric symptoms, such as unstable and reactive moods, identity problems, feelings of irreality and depersonalization. There is a tendency towards impulsive and, especially, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, blackmail, suicidal behavior, and chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom. Find out what causes this disorder, what are the symptoms and how to overcome it for good.
In Praise of Almonds and Nuts
Because of their numerous health benefits, notwithstanding their high fat content, almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts are among foods recommended for consumption in Canada, the US, and across the EU – to the tune of a small handful each day. Discover what modern science has to say about those nuts.
Are You Stuck in the Clutter Trap?
You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting relatives started you on a pathway to accumulation. By the time you were a year old, you had mounds of functional clothing, twenty outfits suitable for dress-up, too many stuffed animals to fit in your bed, custom-sized furniture, a silver spoon, and a plastic Winnie-the-Pooh bowl. You had not even become a toddler yet, and you had already embarked on the road to the clutter trap. Find out why it is important to take care of your clutter before it gets out of control.
5 Pulses that are Packed with Goodness
Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably sounds to many like a strange occasion: World Pulses Day. Discover why pulses are a good idea for our health and for the food safety of the planet.
St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Prozac?
Every year, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, about 11 million Americans suffer mild cases of depression and another 10 million suffer mild to severe depression. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has received increasing attention as a safe product that provides some natural relief from depression. Find out what this herb can do for you.