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Impressive Results Found in Studies of Interval Training Weight Loss

Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Impressive Results Found in Studies of Interval Training Weight Loss

According to conventional wisdom, you need to exercise five to seven times per week for at least an hour to see any true weight loss results.  But according to recent research, this conventional wisdom may be wrong.  In fact, if new studies are correct, a different type of exercise called high intensity interval training... »

Are Cats and Babies Compatible?

Monday, May 18, 2009
Are Cats and Babies Compatible?

According to leading animal experts cats are not a danger to your newborn baby. However, there are some precautions you should observe. »

Coffee Health Benefits that Might Surprise You

Monday, May 18, 2009
Coffee Health Benefits that Might Surprise You

Like many people who are trying to improve their health, you may have tried to quit drinking coffee at some point in your life. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether coffee is actually bad for your health in the first place? The Common Wisdom About Coffee May be Wrong It turns out that... »

Making Sense of Medical Insurance Plan Types Part I: HMO Insurance Plans

Monday, May 18, 2009
Making Sense of Medical Insurance Plan Types Part I: HMO Insurance Plans

Today, one of the most common types of insurance policies is the HMO or health maintenance organization plan. In brief, an HMO is a for-profit institution that consists of a network of doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health providers. Each health provider is prepaid for their service to the HMO — in other words,... »

Making Sense of Medical Insurance Plan Types

Monday, May 18, 2009
Making Sense of Medical Insurance Plan Types

The key to selecting the individual medical insurance policy that will best suit the needs of you and your family is understanding the basic vocabulary used by insurance companies. But if you’re like many people and have always received health insurance through your employer, or if you’re on your own for the first... »

Are Cats Safe to Own During Pregnancy?

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Are Cats Safe to Own During Pregnancy?

Many women who have just found out that they are pregnant worry about the safety of owning cats during pregnancy. Can merely touching or handling a cat cause some kind of illness? What about being scratched or bitten — are these substantial risks for pregnant women? And finally, is it safe... »