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Study: Caffeine Doubles Risk of Miscarriage

iWSF — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:09:18 +0000

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those who avoid caffeine, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

They said the study provides strong evidence that high doses of caffeine during pregnancy — 200 milligrams or more per day or the equivalent of two cups of coffee — significantly increase the risk of miscarriage.

And they said the research may finally put to rest conflicting reports about the link between caffeine consumption and miscarriage.

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Top 10 Productivity Practices that Destroy Productivity

iWSF — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:39:07 +0000

Are your productivity practices actually increasing your productivity, or are they eating up your valuable time and mental capital instead?

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Green Tea?

iWSF — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:16:22 +0000

Green tea can be helpful for dieters as it promotes fat loss, specifically visceral fat. Visceral fat accumulates in the tissues lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the intestines and internal organs, and is associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

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37 Simple Stress Management Tips

iWSF — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:02:19 +0000

Stress is a fact of life, but being stressed out is not. We don’t always have control over what happens to us, says Allen Elkin, Ph.D., director of the Stress Management Counseling Center in New York City, and yet, that doesn’t mean we have to react to a difficult, challenging situation by becoming frazzled or feeling overwhelmed or distraught. Being overly anxious is not just a mental hazard; it’s a physical one too. The more stressed out we are the more vulnerable we are to colds, flu, and a host of chronic or life-threatening illnesses. And the less open we are to the beauty and pleasure of life. For your emotional and bodily benefit, we’ve consulted experts and come up with 37 easy, natural alternatives to anxiety. Enjoy!

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12 Scientifically-Proven Fitness Tricks to Up ‘Burn Rate’

iWSF — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:59:43 +0000

Tired of plugging away at the gym without seeing the pounds disappear? We found simple tricks that will transform your usual regimen into the ultimate fat-blasting routine. Whether you use just two of these strategies or all seven, our insider tips will help you get the calorie-burn you deserve.

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