Desert Sun

Today’s news includes around-the-clock coverage of natural and manmade disasters. Earthquakes and floods. War and terrorist attacks. Just 10 minutes of watching the network news can make your stress level soar. Compounding matters, you’ve got a big presentation in an hour, and you’ve hardly had a chance to prepare. Urgent e-mails keep popping onto your display screen, each one sending a stab of anxiety through your chest. As minutes ....

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Personal hygiene is the first step to good grooming and good health. Elementary cleanliness is common knowledge. Neglect causes problems that you may not even be aware of. Many people with bad breath are blissfully unaware of it. Some problems may not be your fault at all, but improving standards of hygiene will control these conditions. Dandruff is a case in point. More often than you know, good looks ....

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Alcohol, also known as ethanol and ethyl alcohol, is an interesting drug for a number of reasons. Although most consumers do not consider alcohol to be a drug, alcohol in fact may be the most thoroughly studied of all drugs. The scientific literature contains numerous documented effects of alcohol. However, many healthcare practitioners fail to appreciate the clinical picture produced by alcohol in patients with undiagnosed conditions who use ....

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What is Meth? Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive drugs in drug history. It is more addictive than crack cocaine, marijuana, pcp, LCD or heroin. Methamphetamine is now one of the major problems concerning drugs and drug related crimes facing our communities across Georgia and the United States. Ice” is a large crystal form of high-purity methamphetamine hydrochloride. Ice derives its name from its appearance: large, clear crystals ....

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Do you know what a normal bowel movement is? Most of us spend most of our time trying not to think about our bowel movements, so it’s no surprise that many people do not know what a “normal” bowel movement is. The fact is that there is no 1 definition of a normal bowel movement. There are gradations of normal, and every person is going to have different bowel ....

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Introduction: Who ever said physical activity is all work and no play? In fact, it can be just the opposite! There is no need to think of strenuous exercise or boring workouts. Instead, imagine doing fun physical activities you enjoy and watch the health benefits follow! Regular physical activity may help reduce your risk for many diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancers, and osteoporosis. ....

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The U.S. Surgeon General has concluded that breathing even a little secondhand smoke poses a risk to your health. Scientific evidence indicates that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Breathing even a little secondhand smoke can be harmful to your health. Secondhand smoke causes lung cancer. Secondhand smoke is a known human carcinogen and contains more than 50 chemicals that can cause cancer. ....

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