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MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT HIV/AIDS FOR EVEYONE!

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HIV / AIDS A perspective by: Mehjabeen Poonawala AIDS is caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which damages the body's defense system. People infected with HIV usually live for years without any signs of the disease. They may look and feel healthy, but they can still pass on the virus to others. HIV is a retrovirus with two primary types: HIV-1 and HIV-2. There are many strains of both types and all mutate rapidly, which has made it particularly difficult for researchers to find an effective vaccine or treatment for the virus. HIV infection is often mostly or entirely asymptomatic (without symptoms) and the most common signs, which include fever, fatigue, rash, and lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), are often mistaken for mononucleosis, flu, or similar, comparatively harmless diseases. AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection. People who have AIDS grow weaker because their bodies loose the ability to fight off illness. In adults,

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PASSIONATE KISSING!

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Reasons Why Kissing is Good for You! These are interesting facts about kissing! First, It helps prevent tooth decay (better than brushing your teeth?) Dr. Peter Gorden, Dental Advisor at the British Dental Association, explains. “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which cause plaque build up. Kissing is nature's own cleaning process”, he adds. “It stimulates saliva flow and brings plaque levels down to normal.” I asked my dentist and after he blushed, he agreed.   It relieves tension. A passionate kiss is a great relaxation technique, says stress consultant, Michelle Kay Mcnabb. " When your mouth is in a kissing position, you are almost smiling and as our emotions and body language are so closely linked, it's almost impossible to smile and feel tense at the same time," she explains. "Also, your breathing becomes deeper and your eyes close when you kiss; that's what you do when you

YOUR MONEY CAN'T BUY YOU GOOD HEALTH!

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It's long been said that money can't buy everything and most will agree if they are truly being honest throwing silliness aside. Money can't buy you true love. Money can't buy back your youth or bring back loved ones that have passed on. And additionally, money can't buy fitness no matter how much you shell out of your pocket. To make that point clear, all the money in the world cannot automatically create that perfect physique regardless of how much you are willing to pay. Sure money can pay for a private gym membership or even allow you to build your own gym in your backyard. Money will also allow you to hire a 24 hour a day personal trainer along with a chef to be at your beckoning call whenever you need a healthy meal prepared. Money can also pay for weight reduction surgeries or "tummy tucks" which can give the appearance of a reduction in weight. However even in this case the person is not fit, they just have less fat - complete

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SEX!

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Sex is healthy. Keep In mind, though, that “healthy” is one thing, “medicinal” is another. True, intercourse does have its direct health benefits. It is after all, exercise. It has an analgestic effect, reducing pain for several hours after the act, most encouragingly for sufferers of arthritis. And there is evidence that ejaculations (for men) on a steady regular basis make for a healthier prostate. But Sex, as far as anybody knows, doesn’t cure cancer. It won’t prevent heart disease. But sexual fulfillment is a player in the disease-fighting game, not because it cures anything directly but because it’s a morale-booster. Sex is a motivator and a powerful one, according to Aaron Vinik, M.D., Ph.D., director of research at the Diabetes Institute in Norfolk, Virginia. “The contact that sex provides keeps you functioning and involved,” Dr. Vinik says. “Sexually inactive people become what I call slothful—apathetic and inactive” Apathy and inactivity are invi

HOW IS YOUR ENGINE DOING?

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  How do you feel when you purchase a brand new car? Great feeling isn’t it? Every part of the car is expected to work optimally. There is pleasure in every ride taken across the country or anywhere it is you wish to ride your new car to. All pipes, nuzzles, filters and components that make up the car engine functions efficiently. But how the car will fare in the next five years depends largely on the way the owner will use it. The factors involve include, but not limited to; will genuine oil always be used in the engine? Will only original fuel (of course we have adulterated fuel) be used?   Every manufactured product will always come with a user’s guide. The “lifespan” of the product will depend largely on the adherence or otherwise of the user to the user’s guide. Will the engine be serviced as frequently as demanded by the manufacturers? Will original spare parts be used always? Will little things such as checking oil level, fuel gauge, water level, etc. be pract

FITNESS FOR SENIORS. TAKE YOUR HEALTH BACK.

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Health and fitness are major concerns for most seniors, usually because they've spent decades ignoring those topics. If that includes YOU, at what age did you decide your fitness level wasn't a priority? Fortunately in most cases it's not too late - you can start taking back your health and fitness at any age!   From treadmills to exercise machines to free weight areas, more and more people over 60 are turning up regularly at gyms and working out regularly. Most marathons these days have athletes 60 and older joining them, and the half-marathons see even more seniors taking part. And golf courses, tennis courts and squash courts are often populated with seniors, both for their enjoyment and to help them get and stay fit. But if your physical condition isn't up to extreme senior sports, the good news is you can start much more simply. Health and fitness require proper exercise, nutrition and sufficient rest to recover fully.  But seniors don

Live A Longer Life By Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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Fitness of the body is the desire of every man or woman, as a healthy body can be the key to an active life, leading to happiness and success. But one needs to follow some healthy lifestyles, which will in turn, ensure better living and physical health of that person.  These beneficial habits can save a person from many fatal diseases, like cerebral stroke, cardiac arrest, renal failure, malfunctioning of liver, lung infection and even some cancers. Therefore, one should follow a few simple rules, which will protect him/her from most of the physical hazards that people face nowadays. Consumption of only healthy foods - Every child should develop the healthy habit of eating nutritious foods, which will make their bodies stronger from the starting phase of their life. A balanced meal is needed for everyone, which comprises of one-third portion of carbohydrates, necessary proteins from oily fish or lean meat, very little amount of fats and plenty of fresh fruits and