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Why “Waist Loss” Is More Important Than Weight Loss 

In All Health Watch, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, General Health, Weight Loss

Those of us with a bit of belly fat may take comfort in the fact that our excess weight is confined to our gut. 

That can’t be as bad as being fat all over, can it? 

Yes, actually it can. 

 Researchers have found that having the proverbial “pot belly” while being thin elsewhere is worse for your health than being fat everywhere.Read More

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9 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away

In All Health Watch, General Health, Health Warning

Nothing destroys a summer barbecue, poolside party, or a hike through the woods quite like a hungry swarm of mosquitoes. 

Americans used to think of them as mere pests. The itchy bites were annoying, but nothing that could cause any real damage to our health. 

Those days are over. 

Mosquitoes in the U.S., like in many other parts of the world, have become major carriers of serious diseases.Read More