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How To Look Younger

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Aging is worrying. Wrinkles, crinkles, skin sags, crow’s feet, and other undesirables start growing on your face and eventually end up destroying your confidence. Well, though aging is natural, you can always look younger by taking care of your diet and lifestyle and with the help of a few anti-aging solutions. Here are a few field-tested techniques that should help:

Run from the sun
Some amount of sunlight is good for the body but too much exposure works on your skin tissue and collagen c

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Some researchers think that artificial sweeteners, most frequently consumed in diet drinks, may confuse the body.
Purdue professor reviewed studies on whether diet soft drinks increases likelihood of overeating
Diet soda, it turns out, may not be the panacea for weight loss that we all thought -- and many of us hoped -- it was.
In fact, a Purdue University study has found that diet sodas may be linked to a number of health problems from obesity to diabetes to heart disease, just like their
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When it comes to our health, processed food is public enemy number one. In order to win any battle, you must know your enemy.
Journalist Michael Moss went behind enemy lines. He learned the secrets the processed food industry uses to keep us hooked.
Most of us know that we should stay away from processed foods, and those sugary processed drinks, but they're just so hard to resist.
"The food that we hate to love and that we're so tempted by, and will overeat, is a problem. And the solution is
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My grown children still beg for my chicken. They like the savory barbecue sauce so much, they've been known to hover over me, trying to snitch a spoonful behind my back. --Patricia Parker, Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Consumer watchdog testing finds two-weeks worth of transfat in one of the Long John Silver's meal.
With an ocean of bad food out there, a consumer watchdog has named Long John Silver's "Big Catch" the "worst restaurant meal in America" because it contains a whale of fat and salt.
Testing by the Center for Science in the Public Interest found two weeks worth of transfat -- 33 grams -- in one meal of the deep-fried Haddock fillet with onion rings and hushpuppies. The American Heart Associati
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by  Paul L. Taylor


In today's modern world and especially in the USA, there is a health epidemic sweeping the Nation, with approximately 50 % of all Americans on some form of regular medication for health conditions which didn't, or rarely existed 100 years ago. I personally believe the 50% figure is much higher, as there are at least two and sometimes three different pharmacies at major intersections and a few miles down the road there is two or three more, each staffed with dozen or more emplo
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mandela_AP918063082492_620x350.jpgNelson Mandela is on life support.
Pictured: Daughter Zindzi Mandela, right, receives a hug from an unidentified woman, left, as she arrives at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where former South African President Nelson Mandela is being treated in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. / AP PHOTO



The former South African president's condition has worsened over the last couple of days. Well-wishers and supporters continued Wednesday to gather outside of the Pretoria hospital where the
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Regular physical activity -- even walking -- may be key to maintaining a sharp mind as we get older, two new studies suggest.
While that's not a new discovery, the studies plug critical gaps in the scientific literature and corroborate previous reports linking exercise to reduced rates of mental impairment in older adults. 
The message is now clearer than ever: "If you stay physically active, you're buying protection for your brain," says Eric B. Larson, M.D., the vice president for research at
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Veggie Burger Recipes Everybody Will Love

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It just wouldn't be summer without burgers. These nicely grilled and perfectly topped toasted-bun sandwiches are part of what makes these warm months so great. The only problem is that burgers aren't really all that healthy -- and some of us prefer to avoid meat altogether. But if you have one or two veggie burger recipes to rely on during the grilling months, you can get your burger fix and feel good about it too.

The great thing about veggie burgers
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Plan B One-Step is designed to make pregnancy unlikely if taken within three days of unprotected sex. (Uncredited / AP)
A federal judge who's been battling the Obama administration over "Plan B" emergency contraception took another swipe at the federal government on Friday, denying a request to delay his ruling ordering the government to make the pills available to everyone, without restrictions.
Judge Edward Korman also accused the Food and Drug Administration of cooking up "a sweetheart de
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by Paul L. Taylor

 

In today's modern world and especially in the USA, there is a health epidemic sweeping the Nation, with approximately 50 % of all Americans on some form of regular medication for health conditions which didn't, or rarely existed 100 years ago. I personally believe the 50% figure is much higher, as there are at least two and sometimes three different pharmacies at major intersections and a few miles down the road there is two or three more, each staffed with dozen or more emplo
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photo-hp.jpgBy jrwoolley : A how to tutorial about health, womens health, health tips, Health and Fitness with step by step guide from jrwoolley. [^]

It can be all too easy for women to let themselves go a little bit as they get older. They may well have lost some of their self-discipline, and may well have accepted the fact that their looks are fading and their body is nowhere near as fit or as healthy as it used to be. However the truth is that you do not have to admit defeat because there are lots of t

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7936054477?profile=originalCapital City Curlies along with The Oracle invite you to attend International Natural Hair Meetup Day Tallahassee 2013!
INHMD is an annual one-day event. It's purpose is to allow the opportunity for women across the world to "Collaborate. Connect. Celebrate."!

Thank you to our title sponsor,
... *Natural Girls Rock!
www.naturalgirlsrock.com
Thank you to our additional sponsors,
*What's T Photography
*S.H.E. Fashions
*Epiphany Naturals
*Lush Locs

Our event this year will include Panel Discussio

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by  Paul L. Taylor


In today's modern world and especially in the USA, there is a health epidemic sweeping the Nation, with approximately 50 % of all Americans on some form of regular medication for health conditions which didn't, or rarely existed 100 years ago. I personally believe the 50% figure is much higher, as there are at least two and sometimes three different pharmacies at major intersections and a few miles down the road there is two or three more, each staffed with dozen or more emplo
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Green tea and coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your diet, according to new research.
The study looked at the green tea and coffee drinking habits of more than 82,000 Japanese adults, ages 45 to 74, for an average of 13 years. Researchers found that the more green tea or coffee people drink, the lower their risk of having a stroke.
The results have been published in Stroke: The Journal of the American Heart Association.
Tea and
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We are SO THANKFUL for our wonderful vendors and sponsors!!!

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*Glamified Boutique*
*Bowtanical Gardens*
*Kristie Kennedy*
*Pure Ambiance by Ivory*
*Styles By Antonyio*
*What's T Photography*
*Jason TheStylist McCaskill*
*Soul Purpose by Cynthia*
*Eden Springs Naturals*
*Shortfuez Hottest Fashions*
*D'Essence Beauty Salon*
*The Veltd Barber Shop and Hair Salon*
*Blue Collar Restaurant*
*Lush-Locs*
*Winn Dixie- Store #86(Magnolia Drive, Manager-Channcen Bell)*
*Leon County Health Dept. Orange Ave. (Special Than

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As a proud promoter of not only natural hair but natural living, The Oracle is proud to partner with Capital City Curlies to host National Natural Hair Meetup Day.

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The event is May 19th and presented by Hair Rules. The goal is to provide a natural hair meetup for the Tallahassee area, provide resources for natural hair services and products, educate those with or without natural hair on the benefits of natural hair, introduce a local natural hair meetup group,”Capital City Curlies” and promot

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How to prevent Breast Cancer

7936049287?profile=originalThe most common form of cancer in women is breast cancer. This is one of the most common types of cancer in general. It is estimated that one in seven women that live to age 90 will develop breast cancer. It is especially prevalent in some families, making the statistics a bit skewed. If you have a family history of breast cancer, your chances of developing the disease are much greater. It's therefore a good idea to stay especially vigilant for breast cancer symptoms. Breast cancer symptoms don'

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Dr_Hauschka.jpgBy CL Murphy

There are many benefits to organic hair conditioners. They can bring life back to dry and damaged hair. There are many natural, organic products that are good for your hair. Organic products can help to revive your hair and scalp from years of harsh treatments. Organic products are more expensive but if you are concerned about harsh chemicals these products are a good choice for you.

There are many components in organic hair care products. Organic tea tree oil is a common ingred

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Beauty Tips For Women Of All Ages

By Michael Oscar Pisani

Maintaining or improving one's beauty is essential for any woman nowadays. Many, unfortunately, resolve to go under the knife to surgically improve certain features of their body they feel are inhibiting their self-esteem due to the fact that they feel unworthy of their partners or maybe just jealous of other women around them taunting their voluptuous lips and bosoms in their presence. Of course, the attention drawn to them does not help the case of the poor women co

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