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Tips on staying healthy amid rapidly changing weather
Sunshine during the day, rain in the evening; morning breezes, nighttime storms. Yes, the weather is alternating between hot and cold.

Which foods to eat instead of meat
As Eid al-Adha approaches, we hear many different rumors. For example, some have claimed that with rising swine flu rates around the world, people from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and Syria are choosing Turkey as their source for sacrificial animals.

Could antimicrobial products be the answer to swine flu?
Recent statements from Health Minister Recep Akdağ warning that 21 million people could fall ill in Turkey and more than 5,000 could die if preventative measures are not taken and the necessary swine flu vaccines not administered have been at the top of the nation’s agenda over the past few weeks.

The real solution for migraines goes through eating right
People who suffer migraines, an ailment increasingly common throughout society these days, can often recognize a number of triggers that can bring on an attack, including certain foods; staying far away from these foods can help migraine sufferers enormously.

Foods to eat every day how about those lists?
For many years now, experts on the subject of health have been proposing lists of “certain foods to eat every day” to people. These lists generally itemize foods to be consumed between meals.

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Speed up your metabolism in the wintertime In the winter, our bodies begin to protect themselves more, and one result is that our metabolism slows down.

12 ways to help deal with acne blemishes Almost everyone has to battle blemishes such as acne at least once in their lives. Sometimes even one pimple is enough for people to want to hide their faces.

Doctors warn children, pregnant women to avoid foods with additives Many people find the idea of a packaged soup you can cook at home in just five minutes attractive.

Rapid weight loss has negative effects Obesity, often referred to as the “disease of this era,” is spreading quickly throughout the world.

The humble oat A bit of history: This week I'm going to devote a bit of time to the humble oat. I call it “humble” because this was the grain that sustained poor Scottish crofters in days gone by.

Unnatural trans fats increase risk of heart attack Professor Faruk Yorulmaz from the faculty of medicine at Trakya University notes the importance of being aware of the risks associated with consuming processed oils and fats, underscoring the fact that unnatural trans fats increase the level of bad cholesterol and the likelihood of developing blood clots, leading to a higher rate of heart attacks.

Women turning to surgery to combat virginity taboos Though no figures are kept on the number of hymenoplasty operations conducted each year in Turkey, the medical community agrees that demand is increasing for the “virginity restoration” procedure.

Flu season at our doorstep; go get your flu vaccine Summer days are coming to a close, and before winter truly arrives, it's a good idea to take precautions against the flu, getting a flu vaccine if possible.

Sugar -- friend or always foe? With Şeker, or Ramazan, Bayramı upon us, it's probably not an appropriate time to be giving lectures about excess sugar intake, but after a bayram's worth of sweets you might be ready for it later.

Cutting out the fats Last week, I spoke about the hidden fats in certain foods and how Turkish cuisine at its finest is top heavy with fats.

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Tips on staying healthy amid rapidly changing weather

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Could antimicrobial products be the answer to swine flu?

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Foods to eat every day how about those lists?

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Rapid weight loss has negative effects

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