A Center for Disease Control, CDC, report released recently states that the number of obese people in the United States has increased by 2.4 million since 2007.  In 2007, 3 states reported obesity level of 30% or higher.  Now that number has increased to 9 states.  Note that, in 2000, there were no states reporting [...]

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On Saturday, an Air India flight from middle east to southern part of India allegedly overshot the runway by 2000 feet.  The crash killed all but 8 passengers. I pray for the peace to those who perished and to those who survived.  It is a tragic event and seems to be quite frequent even with [...]

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We never thought that vitamins could be unhealthy.  Well, you be the judge.  Chinese researchers have found that reducing Niacin, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, can prevent obesity.  In the past few decades, the processed food has seen fortification with noticeable increase in niacin content in the food.

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The new healthcare law will make following impact on employees and employers.  Though many of the changes are phased in, the companies will have to start tweaking their system soon – may be by 2010 enrollment period. So here’s what you can to expect in 2011. Dependent coverage to age 26: This is one of [...]

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