To Your Health Newsletter: Are You Damaging Your Skin? - August 26, 2014

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August 26, 2014 - Volume 8, Issue 17

Take Care of Your Skin Naturally

Are you aware that the largest organ in the human body is actually the skin? Accounting for 16 percent of total body weight and covering up to 22 square feet of surface area, the skin is more than just a "covering," as originally thought. A complex system made up of nerves, glands and cell layers, the skin plays an intricate role in overall health. Here are some tips to help you take care of your skin naturally.

Eating Well - Superfoods to Save the Day
Weight Issues - Getting Rid of Fat on the Inside
Preventing Back Pain - Summer Spinal Safety Tips
Avoid or Embrace the Sun? - The Highs and Lows of Summer Sun

I'd Like to Order Some
Extra Calories, Please

Eating out generally equates with poorer eating habits compared to eating at home, despite "advances" in the past few years in terms of healthier menu options. Case in point: a recent study that suggests people who eat at fast-food or sit-down (full-service) restaurants consume approximately 200 additional calories each day they do so.

Could Low Vitamin D Lead to Alzheimer's?

There is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, a progressive form of dementia characterized by short-term memory loss, confusion, irritability and mood swings, among other symptoms. Despite the lack of a cure for this disorder, evidence suggests a potential link between the condition and low blood levels of vitamin D.

Flossing Can Save Your Gums and Your Life

Did you know that periodontal health (healthy teeth and gums) can lower your risk for heart disease? This shouldn't come as a surprise, considering everything in our body is connected. The health status of your teeth and gums might be a reflection of the body's overall health, which is why it's so important to floss for prevention.

Protect Your Hearing

Most of us take our hearing for granted - until we lose it. These days, noise seems like a normal part of our everyday existence, which puts our health at risk. Here are some tips to save you from the constant auditory assaults.

High-Intensity Training for Pain

People deal with painful muscles in a variety of ways. While drugs are often considered the first option, high-intensity strength training can be more effective at addressing the pain - and increasing strength.

This issue features a number of articles you will want to share with your family, friends and co-workers. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to them via e-mail.

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