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--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When I started to collect the information needed to make healthy changes, I wanted to develop a "can do" attitude. But soon learned that a "can do" attitude is all about potential. The ability to eat well and exercise regularly didn't necessarily result in a commitment from me to take action. It wasn't until I made a shift in mind-set to a "will do" attitude that action was taken and change took place. It looks as if Goethe knew about the difference between "can do" and "will do" a couple of hundred years before I did.
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While its effects are still being investigated, early indications are that lutein may also protect eyesight, reduce cancer risk and combat arthritis. Good sources include kale, collard greens, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and corn.View Thread


Research shows that chronically lonely people may be at higher risk for coronary disease, certain cancers and other types of inflammatory diseases because their feelings of social isolation trigger the activity of pro-inflammatory cells.
The inflammation that results can help to rupture coronary artery blockages. Then cholesterol can be released into the blood stream, mix with the blood, and produce a large blood clot. This in turn can seal off blood to the heart and trigger a heart attack. Other things that increase inflammation are smoking, gum disease and chronic stress.View Thread

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So, watch out for the amount of calories that you drink as they can be substantial. Most sugary soft drinks, for example, contain more calories per ounce than beer. And b careful with those fancy coffee drinks. A Grande (16-ounce) Starbucks Caramel Macchiato packs 240 calories and 4.5 grams of saturated fat. Grande, indeed!
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