Most of us have tried to diet at some point in our lives. It is so popular that an estimated 70% of adult women and 30% of adult men have been on a diet. There are many different diets to choose from and unfortunately most only produce short-term results. Once the dieter gets to their target weight and reverts to old eating habits, it all comes back and sometimes even more weight is put on. Dieting fails for many reasons, but hormonal changes, muscle loss and frustration or boredom are at the top of the list. In this article we will discuss diets and why they fail, and the right way to maintain weight.

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It seems to be that time of year again; when the air turns dry and cold and everyone all around you seems to be sick. The reason this happens during the colder months is because we all start spending way too much time inside, and in turn, share our germs. It is a common fact that we can pass along the cold virus through the air. While it can be passed in the air, we are much more likely to get the virus from touching an infected telephone, computer keyboard, or doorknob and then touching our nose mouth or eyes. We all know that there is no cure for the common cold. But what most of us do not know, is that many over the counter medications only slow the course of the cold and can actually make it last longer. In this article, we are going to touch on a few ways to prevent getting a cold and what to do once you have the cold. Also, we will talk a little bit about home remedies or alternative treatments, and when to see a doctor.