Research Indicates Vitamin D Can Kill Cancer Cells

New research throws light on the potential of vitamin D to shoot down certain types of cancer cells as also its ability to fight diabetes and asthma. Although this doesn't mean the emergence of a definitive therapy to cure cancer, the results are obviously encouraging. JoEllen Welsh, a scientist associated with the State University of New York at Albany, found evidence that a stiff dose of vitamin D can be devastating on human breast cancer cells - something we might expect of Tamoxifen. It's possible to key up your vitamin D intake by auditing your diet and soaking up sufficient sunlight.

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Eat Slowly - Stay Nice And Slim

It's not for nothing that mothers have always berated their kids for gulping down food in a hurry. Turns out, slowing down and chewing your food lets you consume less calories, according to research carried out recently. This has to do with the effect of quicker ingestion on hormones. Better release of important hormones when eating slowly leads to feelings of satiety or fullness. This results in less consumption in future.

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Not So Sweet Dreams For Younger Adults

Recent research suggests younger adults, especially black and Hispanic, below 40 and exposed to irregular sleep habits, are at risk of putting on excess flab. In fact, the study discovered reduced sleep at night, and even excess sleep, contributed to unacceptably high gains in tummy fat - a major cause for such life-threatening conditions as diabetes and high blood pressure. Although the findings aren't conclusive, the implications are reason enough for concern. So, for those not able or inclined to give themselves the correct extent of shuteye, it's time to rethink their lifestyle.

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Driving While Texting - Biggest Road Menace In America

Drivers using their cell phones while behind the wheel are much likelier to cause an accident than even drunken drivers. In fact, texting while driving poses the biggest threat on the road today. "Textracted" drivers take their attention completely away from the view up front for some deadly seconds that might result in a major crash, costing lives. Hence, while out on the road, abstain from flirting with your mobile device - it's not just worth it. There will be enough time for that after you have gotten off your car.

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Survival Techniques To Deal With An Earthquake

The colossal loss of lives that an earthquake brings in its wake can be averted by following certain safety tips offered by Doug Copp, the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team International (ARTI). ARTI is the world's most experienced rescue team. For organizations and individuals, especially in quake prone areas of the world, following these guidelines in the event an earthquake strikes can spell the difference between life and death. Be sure to raise your awareness and good few notches up - your state of preparedness can be your ticket to survival next time you sense the earth rumbling.

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Foods That Lift Your Spirits

Kick despondence and sluggishness. Eating your way to better health and, at the same time, brushing away the cobwebs in your mind might be the best way to deal with those dreary months. Certain foods can help you in this mission - like orange and spinach. These 'mood foods' can get you up and going while helping you with clarity of thought and enhanced energy level. And you can shed some extra flab, too. Sounds promising, doesn't it?

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Chronic Boredom Can Be A Subtle Killer

Haven't we all heard of being bored to death? Well, according to a commentary that appeared in the International Journal of Epidemiology you can now take that literally. Indeed, chronic boredom can be a harbinger of life-threatening conditions, including death. Although the research wasn't conclusive, there are clear indications of a positive correlation between boredom and physical debility. So next time you feel overcome by pervasive boredom, do yourself a favor - get out of it. It doesn't matter what you do - just do something that gets you going, something you enjoy. Turns out, you have a better chance in life that way.

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