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What is asbestos, its effects on our health?

Asbestos is a mineral that was earlier used in building supplies such as roofing, insulation,cement, ceiling and floor tiles, and hundreds of other materials. Until the 70s the use of asbestos was perfectly legal and was commonly used in both commercial and residential construction.

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As long as the products that have asbestos remain in proper condition, asbestos removal is not necessary, but once they start deteriorating, tiny asbestos fibers are released continuously from the building materials, which if inhaled can be dangerous for the occupants.

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 2:09am — BrendaP

How to Eat Properly During Multiple Myeloma Treatment

No matter what multiple myeloma treatment your doctor recommends—chemotherapy, radiation, steroids, stem cell transplants, or watchful waiting—getting the right nutrition can have a big impact on its outcome. Unfortunately, many of these treatments have a tendency to suppress the appetite, making it harder than ever to get vital vitamins and nutrients.

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Eating properly during myeloma treatment is important. Here are a few tips.

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:27pm — Guest Post

Health Tips for Seniors

As you get older, a lot of things change. Your family, your job, your health--but one thing that shouldn’t change is your desire to be healthy. Being healthy is always an important part of life. If you’re getting older and are looking for some things that you can do to improve your health, this article is for you.

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Taking care of yourself as you age is very important. Here are five senior health tips that can help.

Sun, 01/15/2012 - 3:50pm — Finley

15 Common Causes Of Mood Swings

Many people suffer mood swings – happy one moment, sad the other, detached another moment and so on. They never seem to be able to get a hold of their moods. People will severe mood swings form undesirable attachments, demonstrate a marked suicidal tendency and are generally not productive in their personal and professional lives. There are several causes for mood swings; we’ve discussed the most common causes for your study here.

Mood Swings: Psychiatric Causes

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There are several causes for mood swings; we’ve discussed the most common causes for your study here.

Wed, 11/23/2011 - 8:56am — John

How to Protect Your Home and Family from Bed Bugs

“Good night! Sleep tight, and don’t let the bed bugs bite!” This old saying has become something of a joke in modern times, but the threat of being bitten by bed bugs was very real for members of the generations preceding 1950. Since then, their numbers have been controlled so effectively that many modern children are completely unaware of their existence and consider them almost mythical.

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Bed bugs can be a pesky annoyance. Here are some tips for ridding your home of bed bugs.

Thu, 11/10/2011 - 2:50pm — Guest Post