http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com The combination of poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and too much television and video games is linked to a continuing and frightening rise in childhood obesity. As parents, we must face this issue by becoming active participants in our children’s l... http://www.a1articles.com/article_126049_23.html 02nd February 2007 Snacking can be part of a balanced and healthy diet as long as the snacks do not consist of empty calories. If you want to indulge in snacking, do so carefully. It is very easy to choose high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods. Never let yourse... http://www.a1articles.com/article_120769_23.html 16th January 2007 Stress is simply defined as forces from the outside world affecting the individual emotionally, mentally and physically. There are differences in how each individual adapts to these forces. Humans are the most adaptive creatures on the planet. 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When your body has a bowel movement it is removing the build-up of toxins, toxins that are the pre-cursors to many diseases and health conditions, especially cancer. ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_116550_23.html 04th January 2007 In today’s complicated world our lives are filled with risks for all types of accidents and diseases. One of those diseases that strikes so many and fills so many with dread is cancer. However, some types of cancer can be avoided if you choose a lifesty... http://www.a1articles.com/article_116549_23.html 04th January 2007 Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women; the first is lung cancer. There are many risks for breast cancer that can be reduced by making some changes in your diet and lifestyle. *STOP SMOKING. 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The rise in childhood obesity is frightening and increasingly becoming an issue tha... http://www.a1articles.com/article_108042_23.html 24th November 2006 Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs in order to convert sugar, starch, and other foods into energy. Although the cause of diabetes... http://www.a1articles.com/article_108041_23.html 24th November 2006 Health experts have long recognized the link between diet and health. A nutritionally healthy diet can reduce and prevent many diseases and conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, obesity and osteoporosis. Poor eating habits, on the other han... http://www.a1articles.com/article_108039_23.html 24th November 2006