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My Nails Are Peeling
Brittle, splitting peeling nails aren’t just unattractive. They can be painful if they split down to the live nail bed, making it difficult for you to perform daily activities. Although thin, brittle nails can happen to anyone, women suffer from this problem more often, as do both genders as they get older, says the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The most common causes of peeling nails are quite ordinary — repeated wetting and drying.
Bronchitis Cures
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to your lungs. There are two types of bronchitis — acute and chronic. Neither type has an actual cure, but you can treat the symptoms and can take preventive measures to keep you or your child from getting bronchitis.
Canada is First to Declare BPA as a Toxin
Canada became the first country in the world to declare Bisphenol-A (BPA) a toxin on September 23rd, 2010. The decision comes as a relief to many, but is also in opposition to some major research by Europe and the United States. Here’s where the facts stand in the BPA issue.
Is a Vegetarian Diet Healthy for Kids?
A 2008 study conducted by the Harris Interactive Service Bureau on behalf of Vegetarian Times magazine reported 7.3 million adults in the United States follow a vegetarian diet. According to Elizabeth Turner, Vegetarian Times’ editor-in-chief, consumer interest in vegetarian food is increasing. It’s no surprise, then, that the growing number of adults choosing a vegetarian diet are wondering whether it is a healthy choice for their children.
Comparison on Rx Diet Pills
When combined with diet and exercise, prescription diet pills can help you lose more weight in the first year than you would lose by using diet and exercise alone, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you have a great deal of weight to lose–and typically have more than a body mass index (BMI) rating of 30–weight loss medication may be for you. Understanding the differences between the various types of medications can help you choose which one you want to discuss with your physician.