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Men with denser bones face a higher risk of developing prostrate cancer, findings of a new study suggest.

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    Curing Cracked Lips

    Submitted by Kangna Agarwal on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 05:25. ::

    Cracked lips can be caused by a number of factors such as extreme weather conditions (like excess wind and sun exposure), vitamin B deficiency, skin infections, allergic reactions to cosmetics and the simple mannerism of biting your lips.

    No matter what the cause is, if you have cracked lips, use the following tips to cure them as quickly as possible:

    • Avoid going out in hot and dry weather. If you must, then remember to apply generous amount of natural lip balms or oils to shield your lips before stepping out.

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      Stress Management
    In today’s hectic and demanding work environment, stress comes along as the most unwanted perk. Rather than cribbing about it, handle it with some simple and fun ways.
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    Dealing with work induced stress can be more challenging than the job itself. We cannot change the work place or the nature of job every now and then, but we can try to manage the stress caused by it.

      Kids & Parenting
      Healthy Skin
    Look for these most hated “seven signs” of skin ageing in you, next time you cross a mirror.
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    Ageing is the natural process of progression in life but this doesn’t go too well with people, especially with the fairer sex.

      Women's health
    Ageing is inevitable, but we can surely reduce the incidence of falling pray to some deadly diseases if we nip the evil in the bud.
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    Some major life threatening diseases like cancers or heart ailments, if detected in early stages, can be treated successfully, rather than succumbing to them.

      Psychology
    Living with chronic pain is enough of a burden. Pile on depression, the burden gets even heavier.
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    Depression is a disorder of the body as well as that of the mind. Sometimes depression causes unexplained physical symptoms, in other cases it may increase one's response to pain.

      Men's Health
    Today, hair loss is a serious issue especially in men. Go through this guide to know the real causes to save and reclaim your hair.
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    Although hair loss poses no medical problem but some may worry that hair loss may impact their first impressions or make them look older.

      Sexuality
    Can sex be more than just pleasure? Read on to know how it can be a bonus for your health!
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    When you have sex on your mind, your health and immune system is not even the last thing on your mind. Yet, you will be surprised to know how sex can boost your health and enhance your quality of life.

      Cupid's Corner
    Discover the real secrets of a long-lasting marriage that really work.
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    When you look around, you see plenty of old couples who are still together, much more in love, even after so many decades. Their love has matured and grown into a much deeper, lasting affection. And it gets deeper with age. How did they do it?

      Diet & Nutrition
    Honey is a miracle food. Even a tablespoon of this potion can do wonders to your skin, energy levels, wound management, and weight loss.
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    Honey is one of the few natural edible items that are hugely versatile in their properties. Its usage is not only limited to eating, and it can be utilized in several other purposes as well.

       
       
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    Men often tend to delay health checkups until they have symptoms. But they need to get real and aware of anything that's different to keep cancers at bay.
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    Besides annual checkups and tests, which are as important, sometimes, it's just equally important to pay attention to your body and notice anything that's odd or unexplainable.

      Bad breath is one of the biggest put off. Why live with it when you can easily get rid of it?
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      Halitosis or bad breath is not an uncommon problem amongst people. But we are either ignorant of its causes or don’t pay much attention to the unintentional inconvenience that we cause people around us.

        Our feet are generally the most neglected part of our body. But just like any other organ, they too deserve proper care, rest, and attention.
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        In order to keep your feet healthy, you should be familiar with the most common problems that can affect them. Some painful foot abnormalities are already warning signs of even more serious ailments such as diabetes, circulatory disorders, and nerve problems.

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