British paid to have disabled kids

by Admin on December 14, 2009

Free money for vegetable kids

Would you want your next child to be disabled? No?

Well, they do in England. Because their government pays big subsidies to parents of kids that are physically impaired or have low intelligence. Of course, they don’t call it a subsidy, it’s referred to as Social Security. All paid for by the taxpayer.

These benefits amount to big money, especially when you include the Mobility Scheme: a free car with all expenses paid except petrol. Combine that with the free-of-charge National Health Service, and what do you get? You get women queuing up for artificial insemination. But they aren’t looking to have a child fathered by a genius or an Olympic champion. Oh no, they’re mostly looking for donors of low intelligence.

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Causes of Skin Aging

by Admin on December 1, 2009

Skin Aging

Studies shows that there are, in fact, two distinct types of aging. Aging known as extrinsic (external) aging and is caused by environmental factors, and aging caused by the genes we inherit is called intrinsic (internal) aging.

Intrinsic aging is a continuous process that normally begins in our mid-20s, also known as the natural aging process.  Collagen production slows with in the skin and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into place, has a bit less spring.  Turnover of new skin cells may decrease slightly as dead skin cells do not shed as quickly.

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Heart Patients At Risk with Flu Virus

November 30, 2009
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By increasing the likelihood for heart patients to suffer a heart attack, the common flu virus may raise the risk of dying from heart disease. Those who have other risk factors or diabetes may also be at greater risk.
An analysis conducted by a group of British researchers of 39 previous studies of heart patients which [...]

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Getting Healthier School Meals

November 29, 2009
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A new government report that would set maximum calorie counts for school breakfasts and lunches finds new guidelines are needed to improve the diets of U.S. school children.  The report from the Institute of Medicine says it called on the federally funded National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program to update its current policies. [...]

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Newborn Complications Linked to Antidepressants

November 27, 2009
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More than one in ten expectant mothers develop depression at some time during their pregnancy even though becoming a mother-to-be is supposed to be a joyful time in a woman’s life.  Today’s women are treated with a type of antidepressant that may increase their likelihood of having a pre-term birth, or raise the risk for [...]

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Top 10 Health Threats for Women

November 25, 2009
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Each gender finds itself with certain health risks and needs.  Women are required to pay particular attention to certain health conditions because of body composition, such as reproductive organs.  They are also more susceptible to certain diseases, thereby causing them to pay more attention to their health and prevention practices.
There are numerous diseases of noteworthy concern to women, [...]

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Obesity Could Cut Womens Lives Short

November 23, 2009
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Obesity, a growing problem in the United States.  It contributes heart disease, high blood pressure and a whole array of health problems to both men and women.   But, for women, being obese in middle age could cut the chances of making it to their golden years 80 percent.  This data should make you stand up [...]

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Healthiest Cities for Women

November 22, 2009
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From low rates of diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension, to the least amount of violent crimes, an expert panel with the help of bestplaces.net has put together a list of the 10 most healthy cities for women. Here are a few of the results.
On the top of the list at number one is Burlington, South Burlington, [...]

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New Inventions for Healthy Kids During Flu/Cold Season

November 21, 2009
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School days are here and that means it’s that time again, cold and flu season is back.  We already know how to care for our school-aged children with oscillococcinum, the natural treatment against the flu as well as precautions against the H1N1 virus, but as prevention tactics maybe we should be looking in the local [...]

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Antipsychotic Drugs and Weight Gain in Kids

November 20, 2009
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Still a big problem within our country, obesity is now one of the medications prescribed for children could be a factor in their weight gain. Almost one-third of adolescents and children who were administered some of the common antipsychotic drugs for the first time became overweight or obese in as little as 11 weeks, which [...]

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