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Quest for meaning almost ends in tragedy for hiker

A life changing bushwalk almost came to a tragic end for 58 year old Paul Balzan after he was stranded in Wollemi National Park at Colo Heights for five days with no water or food.

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Related Topix: Health

Mon May 20, 2013

US News & World Report

5 Tips for Eating Healthfully at a Cookout

Burgers, potato salad, sprinklers. For many Americans, Memorial Day is the beginning of warm and sunny times ahead.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Health, Vegetables

The Standard

Snack attack

Researchers warn that late-night snacking may hinder efforts to lose weight. And they blame it on our circadian rhythm - our "internal clock" that tells us when to sleep and when to wake up.

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Related Topix: Oregon Health & Science University, Health

Times-series.co.uk

'Fantastic' Jewish food festival attracts hundreds of visitors

Gefiltefest, held at the London Jewish Cultural Centre attracted hundreds of visitors for a day of cooking demonstrations and tasty treats The smell of freshly baked Challah, falafel and strudel filled the air at the UK's largest Jewish food festival in Golders Green yesterday.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Food Festival, Health

Merinews

Significance of Vaishakh Purnima

Vaishakh Purnima is a full-moon day that falls in the current month. It is an auspicious day, both for Hindus and Buddhists.

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Related Topix: Buddha Purnima, Life, Holidays, Health, Religion, Buddhism

Sun May 19, 2013

The Peninsula

Saudi Arabia to import near record high diesel this summ...

SINGAPORE/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will import near record high diesel volumes this summer, as it gears up to beat the sweltering heat and meet rising travel needs during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, trade sources said.

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Related Topix: Saudi Arabia Travel, Life, Holidays, Ramadan, Health

My Addiction

Marijuana Use Linked to Better Diabetes Stats

If there's one enduring thing associated with marijuana use, it's the phenomenon referred to as "the munchies." In fact, this was the first real medical use approved for cannabis - the drug could be used to fight appetite suppression in those made nauseous from chemotherapy.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Health, Marijuana, Drugs, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

The Sun Online

8-hour diet lets you cheat and still lose up to 10lb in a week

LIFE would be pretty dull without the odd bar of chocolate or slice of pizza. So hurrah for the diet that doesn't mean banishing all tasty treats.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Pizza, Medicine, Diabetes, Health

Examiner.com

Lower your risk of pre-diabetes.

Current estimates are that nearly 80 million Americans now have pre-diabetes. Worse yet, approximately 8 million are not even aware that they have the condition.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Diabetes, Dieting, Life, Food

Sat May 18, 2013

Lansing State Journal

Late-night snacks can pack on the pounds. Thinkstock

When Abby Perkins of Mason won five straight games after falling behind 6-3, 3-0 in her Division 2... My friend Madelyn sends me periodic requests to address her issue of late-night snacking.

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Related Topix: Health

Knoxville News Sentinel

Katie Van Dyke: More junk food may come home when you coupon hungry

A friend recently emailed me a study that shows there is truth to that. For those of us who use coupons, there may be an added risk.

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Related Topix: Health

Forbes.com

The UK's Hot New 5:2 Diet Craze Hits The U.S. - Weight Loss Miracle?

It goes by several names: The FastDiet, the 5:2 Diet, the Mosley Diet, or just Intermittent Fasting.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Dieting, Health, Nutrition

Fri May 17, 2013

Herald Gazette

Free cholesterol and fasting glucose screenings on June 26

Would you like to have your cholesterol and glucose tested? On Wednesday, June 26, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Waldo County General Hospital will be doing free community cholesterol and glucose screenings.

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Related Topix: Health, Waldo County, ME

Diabetes Self Management

Sharing Diabetes With Others

Get tips and insights from health-care professionals and people with diabetes, share your thoughts, and ask questions on our blog.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Diabetes

Thu May 16, 2013

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Teenagers fast to fight global hunger

A group of teens from Lutheran Church of the Palms recently sacrificed a weekend during Lent to participate in World Vision's 30-Hour Famine - an event where teenagers fast for 30 hours, learn about global hunger and raise funds to feed and care for hungry children in their community and around the world.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, Religion, Lutheran Church, Famine, Natural Disasters, Kids, Health, Tarpon Springs, FL

Pravda

Journalist visits Russian sect of exorcists

A journalist of EcoSever website visited a village in the Saratov region, where people exorcise demons with the help of many days of fasting and swimming in ice-cold water.

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Related Topix: World News, Russia, Health,

Examiner.com

Marijuana could be used to treat diabetes in the future

According to a May 16 article on Yahoo!News , a study at the University of Arizona has shown that marijuana seems to impact Type 2 diabetes in a positive way.

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Related Topix: Marijuana, Medicine, Diabetes, Health, University of Arizona, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

Business Times

Palm oil climbs on demand rise

KUALA LUMPUR: Palm oil advanced for the first time in four days on speculation that demand for the world's most consumed vegetable oil may increase ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

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Related Topix: World News, Malaysia, Life, Holidays, Ramadan, Health

Wed May 15, 2013

Monterey County Herald

Barbara Quinn: Late-night eating a good way to gain weight

My friend Madelyn sends me periodic requests to address her issue of late-night snacking.

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Related Topix: Oregon Health & Science University, Health

The Miami Herald

British fast-diet fad hitting our shores

The most recent trendy U.K. import is not music or fashion but a weight-loss plan.

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