A recent study reveals that the number of hours slept has an influence on the risk of obesity. The less we sleep, the more at risk we are. This fact could explain why people who suffer from sleep apnea, a known thief of sleep, tend to gain weight at an above normal rate.

Cirrhosis of the liver is often associated with alcoholism however it also occurs in individuals who never drink. Chronic alcoholics may exhibit cirrhosis due to repeated damage of the liver by the alcohol. The precise cause is unknown, however the link between alcohol and cirrhosis is well documented. Other possible causes include poor nutrition, especifically a deficiency of vitamin B, genetic deficiencies, long standing obstruction of the common duct that drains the bile, extended periods...

Our goal at Low Fat Recipes is to help you replace your old eating habits with nutritious, good-tasting recipes. By using the low-fat recipes on this site, we will help you achieve your goal of a trimmer, healthier body.

Getting started is always the hardest part, but here's your chance to choose healthy, low-fat entrees, salads, desserts, bread, soups, beverages, and a la carte items in just seconds. The recipes on this site will help keep cooking fun, which is how it should be!...

Do you think you should get more exercise, but really can't get interested in walking a treadmill or running around without actually going anywhere? If so, consider square dancing.

The music is lively, the people are fun, and you can work off a few extra calories while you're at it.

According to the Journal of Applied Physiology, an evening of square dancing uses up 420 kilocalories for a 150-pound man and 390 kilocalories for a 120-pound woman.

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The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one...