WASHINGTON : Post-menopausal women who take combined hormone replacement therapy for at least five years double their risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published Wednesday.
However, once they stop taking the combination of oestrogen and progestin their risk of cancer falls by at least 28 per cent within one year, said the researchers at Stanford University in California.
“This is very strong evidence that oestrogen plus progestin causes breast cancer,” said Marcia Stefanick, co-author of the study that appears in the February 5 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The world is going organic and there has to be a reason for it. People surveyed usually say that they know that organic food is healthier than conventional food but what a majority don’t know is why this is so. This article focuses on giving you the healthy benefits of organic food so that you can enhance your health by going organic.
With the world become more health conscious, organic foods popularity has seen a rise. This is primarily due to the fact that organic food items are produced and manufactured free from synthetic pesticides and harmful chemical fertilizers. As against this, non-organic food farming makes use of various pesticides that are semi-poisonous for humans. A person thus feels more safe and secure when he consumes organic food as against conventional ones. Along with Read the full story

How often do you complain of pain and discomfort while applying pressure on your heel? Heel pain is a very common complaint often experienced by many. However, despite a plethora of treatments available for this problem, it is imperative to first recognize the underlying cause of the problem as heel pain can be caused by a number of factors. Given below are such possible reasons for heel pain and the ways to treat it.
The most common condition that leads to heel pain is that of Plantar Fasciitis. It is usually characterized by pain on the bottom of heel, pain which worsens upon arising, and pain which increases over a Read the full story

The sexy supermodel, Karolina Kurkova, showed off her gorgeous body in a white tinny bikini on show during a photo shoot in Miami Beach, Florida. But it was Karolina’s peculiar belly button that was attracting all the attention. It’s not the first time her almost non-existent belly button has drawn attention. “It does look weird, If I were in her position and had the body she does, I would simply just have it pierced,” comment a Read the full story

Certainly it’s very easy to get depressed about fitness. But remember that your body is really important; it houses you, transports you and enables you to do all the things that you always wanted to do. So if you really want to improve the different aspects of your body’s health, then make sure to keep a good watch over your diet, health as well as fitness of your body. Just incorporate the following easy steps that can make you fitter in couple of months.

Climb the stairs:

Do you know that stairs are great way for achieving firm legs and bottom area? So start getting out of the lift two floors early and climb the rest of the way. Remember that stair climbing is a great workout for heart patients too. So start walking while talking!

Walk to work:

Do you know that on an average to cover two miles only 30 -40 minutes are required? It’s much quicker than your normal bus routine. So leave your habit of taking bus for going office, and start walking. You can even ask your colleague Read the full story

We all know that regular exercising is very important for achieving a great body. But it’s equally true that demands of our professional and personal life makes it real tough for us to remain consistent with your workout sessions. Well, if you are also suffering from the same condition, then here are some ways that will definitely help you to get most of your exercising sessions, just read them below:

A warm-up forms an important ingredient in achieving a great fitness workout. It prepares the body for a strenuous activity of your daily exercising schedule. This warming up session helps your muscles to perform in a much better way when exercising, plus also makes you less vulnerable to injuries. A simple warm-up can be 10 minutes walk too for raising your body’s core temperature.

Just like a good warm-up that is done before your workout, a cool-down session too have an equal importance. Make sure to leave the last 10 minutes of your workout for a cool-down Read the full story

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If there is anything which can extend your youth and prevent wrinkles, then it’s the inclusion of almonds in your diet. Almonds are known for their anti-aging properties as they contain a lot of Vitamin E to help keep your skin soft and supple. The benefits of vitamin E for skin are known to all. That’s why all cosmetic products have this vitamin as their prime ingredient. But intake of this vitamin through diet is much more safe, natural and healthy than through creams or lotions. However, they are rich in fatty acids- so don’t consume more than required as that would imply deposition of calories along with supple skin. Eat plenty of peaches and blueberries to increase the build up of vitamin E in your body. Read the full story