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Exercise tips for diabetics
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| Friday, March 12, 2010
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Exercise and physical conditioning does improve diabetes control but a few things should be kept in mind.
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World Kidney Day 2010
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| Thursday, March 11, 2010
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World kidney day, a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, is celebrated on the second Thursday of March.
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Myths about caffeine
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Caffeine is present in some over-the-counter pain relievers, cold medications, and diet pills. These products can contain as little as 16 milligrams or as much as 200 milligrams of caffeine.
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Fighting the foggy winters
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| Thursday, January 07, 2010
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When the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous. Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems.
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Skin care during winters
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| Thursday, December 31, 2009
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Winter is harsh on the skin. Dry air and harsh wind can sap moisture from the skin. To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, one needs to pay special attention to the skin during the cold months.
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Swine flu: Take guard
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009
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Anything that is labelled as a public health emergency creates panic among masses. But some simple steps like maintaining personal hygiene and infection control practices like wearing masks can prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2009
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| Wednesday, December 02, 2009
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International day of persons with disabilities is observed on 3 December every year. This year's theme is: ‘Making the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Inclusive: empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world’.
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World AIDS Day 2009
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| Monday, November 30, 2009
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World AIDS Day is held on 1 December every year. It is an international day to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS around the world. This year’s theme for the day is “human rights and access to treatment”.
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World Diabetes Day 2009
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| Thursday, November 12, 2009
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World Diabetes Day is an official United Nation’s World Health Day. It is celebrated every year on November 14. The date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin in 1921.
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World Menopause Day 2009
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| Friday, October 16, 2009
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A relatively unheard and less discussed day - World Menopause Day is celebrated on October 18 every year. World Menopause Day started all the way back in 1984 and was instituted by the International Menopause Society and the WHO.
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World Arthritis Day 2009
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| Friday, October 09, 2009
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World Arthritis Day was first celebrated in 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International). It is being celebrated each year on October 12th. On this day people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard.
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