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The 10,000-step goal is a decent idea, even if it isn’t exactly based on science

My phone is on me at all times to make sure I don’t miss a step (my goal is 11,000). And I’m not alone in my pursuit of a daily step goal. Step counters are built into all iPhones (check out the “Health” app), #10000steps is a popular Instagram hashtag, and watches with pedometers and… Read More: The 10,000-step goal is a decent idea, even if it… »

Expensive food sensitivity tests are based on pseudoscience, experts warn

Dr. David Stukus recently used a trendy at-home food sensitivity test, complete with alcohol swabs, gauze, lancets and a biohazard bag. He cleaned his ring finger with the alcohol prep pad, pressed a lancet against the “puncture site” until it clicked, squeezed his finger to get a good drop of blood to form and then… Read More: Expensive food sensitivity tests are based on pseudoscience, experts warn »

Orlistat Xenical – a prescription based weight loss medicine

Orlistat Xenical is a prescription based weight loss medicine which proves quite effective in controlling weight and reducing calorie in our body. Whenever we intake excessive amount of fats and calories in our daily life, some part of fat is digested by our body but some part is stored as a fat which results in… Read More: Orlistat Xenical – a prescription based weight loss medicine »