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This Picture Motivated Her to Lose 46 Pounds

Erica, at the event that provoked her lifestyle change (left). After her weightloss (right). (Photos courtesy of Erica Stigliano) We’ve all experienced that moment of realization in life when a powerful emotion spurs you to make a change. Here, we profile Erica Stigliano, 32, on the instant she decided to get serious about losing weight, and what motivated her to do it.  Name: Erica Stigliano Age: 32 Location: Robbinsville, NJ Height:

Infectious Diseases Are On The Rise. Is America Prepared?

In fact, the rate of infectious disease outbreaks is on the rise, according to the researchers’ analysis of 12,102 outbreaks of 215 diseases over 33 years (1980-2013). It’s not just the number of outbreaks that’s growing, either—the diversity of the diseases affecting humans is also increasing. Why, in an age of modern medicine, are infectious diseases able to strengthen their foothold? “We are living in a much more interconnected world,”

Worried About Gold / Silver Smash – This Is Truly Terrifying

Today King World News is featuring a piece by a man whose recently released masterpiece has been praised around the world, and also recognized as some of the most unique work in the gold market.  Below is the latest exclusive KWN piece by Ronald-Peter Stoferle of Incrementum AG out of Liechtenstein. By Ronald-Peter Stoferle, Incrementum AG Liechtenstein November 7 (King World News) – Worried About Gold / Silver Smash –

Green tea extract weight loss secrets explained

(NaturalNews) Every year, dozens of less-than-reputable companies seek out new ways to capitalize on Americans’ desire to lose weight, and the stakes can be huge: In the U.S. alone, consumers spend about $35 million on weight loss programs and products each year, making it a market…

Environmental, public health groups sue FDA over feed additive

By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO (Reuters) – A group of environmental and public health groups sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, seeking to set aside the agency’s approvals for feed additives containing ractopamine that are used to boost the weight of cattle and pigs. The groups, in two related lawsuits filed in federal court, claim that the FDA failed to adequately assess environmental and health issues related to

Just taking breaks from being sedentary may benefit older adults

By Roxanne Nelson (Reuters) – Older adults could greatly benefit from breaking up their sedentary time throughout the day, even if it’s just shifting from sitting to a standing position, according to a new study. “As a general finding, older adults should make nine interruptions for every hour spent in sedentary behavior,” said Luís B. Sardinha of the Exercise and Health Laboratory at the University of Lisbon in Portugal. “In