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Regulators Find Dangerous Toxins Linked to Birth Defects in Nail Polish

Could your nail polish be making you sick? The answer might surprise you! Some of the products commonly used in California salons were found to contain a “toxic trio” of chemicals linked to birth defects, asthma and other serious health concerns – despite the fact that the polishes were labeled as being free of these chemicals! Regulators tested 25 randomly chosen nail polish products chosen, and found that many contained one or more of a chemical that it was advertised to be free of, including toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and formaldehyde.

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Risky Business: Why Women Excel In Dangerous Careers

When my husband was diagnosed with a rare liver disease, I made an astonishing discovery: the risks I took at my job actually helped me manage the ordeal. As a professional ski patroller, I carry explosives, start avalanches, hike in chest deep snow, and haul heavy toboggans carrying gravely injured skiers. We women patrollers do this side by side with the men. While some might find my work a bit risky, I find it essential.

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It’s Summer: Help Your Teen Do Something Dangerous

(excerpt from If Your Teen Could Talk, by Dr. David Hooton) Brain Frame #4: Encourage Risky Behaviors Or rather, help your teen become a safe risk taker. Were talking about helping teens engage in risky behaviors that have predictable, non-permanent consequences. You have to allow them the opportunity to excite their amygdala, the driver for their emotional brain. You want to look for opportunities that will fulfill a teens need for real excitement but that dont end in death, permanent disability, or your premature grandparenthood.

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The 5 Most Dangerous Fad Diets of All Time

The idea of a fad diet doesnt really sound healthy, when you think about it. Shouldnt a diet be something that you do for the long term, and not some fleeting pop culture idea? Being able to stay consistent with your eating habits, along with making sure you can enjoy yourself from time to time, is the key to staying in shape and looking great. So, lets take a look at some of the most dangerous diets to avoid. 1. Low Fat Diet