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		<title>Jumpstart Your Healthy Lifestlye</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you want to get healthy now so that you can lower your chances of ever developing a brain tumor, or if you have one and want to improve your health, now is the time to get healthy. A healthy lifestyle is scientifically proven to increase life expectancy &#8212; and if you&#8217;re afraid that your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Symptoms and Treatment of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Brain tumors consist of a grouping of abnormal cells that are located within a person&#8217;s brain. They may grow from nerve cells, brain membranes and around glands. Once they are in place, the tumor cells begins to kill off cells in the brain. They can also cause inflammation, which exerts pressure. Some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Tumor – Do Not Be In A Hurry To Presume That You Are Going To Die</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image via Wikipedia The first introduction to the brain tumor for most individuals takes place in the movies. We find an individual suffering from brain tumor and he or she transformed from a healthy human being into a sickly individual in a span of a few seconds. There are nostalgic memories and emotional scenes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/brain-tumor-%e2%80%93-do-not-be-in-a-hurry-to-presume-that-you-are-going-to-die.htm</link>
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		<title>The Treatment of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Brain tumor can be either secondary, which means it starts at one area of the body and spreads to the brain, or it can be primary, which means it starts in the brain. A tumor is a growth or mass of abnormal cells. There are malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous) types of brain tumors. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Occupational Therapy Techniques</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Mike Utley gave a thumbs-up sign as he was carted off of a football field, his action became a rallying cry. Utley provided a dramatic moment for his team, the Detroit Lions, to rally to a great season. But football mattered less than the attention that Utley brought to spinal cord injuries. Remembering the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Symptoms of a Brain Tumor &#8211; 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Symptoms of a brain tumor are often what help patients catch these abnormal growths on the brain before they become untreatable. Brain tumors present a number of symptoms that can help you identify whether or not you are at risk of having a tumor. Here’s a look at some of the most common symptoms of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health Problems Caused by Smoking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Smokers may experience a variety of health problems. Although many diseases, cancers, and other serious medical issues are linked to smoking, smokers can combat these by receiving help and support while they are quitting. There are many resources available for smokers and a variety of answers to questions are listed online. Cancer is directly linked [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/health-problems-caused-by-smoking.htm</link>
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		<title>Primary Brain Tumor Types</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Primary Brain Tumor Types Primary brain tumors come in numerous types. They are named for the area of the brain they originate in or the kind of cells they are made from. For instance, the majority of primary brain tumors start in glial cells. Therefore, this tumor is named glioma. Following are the more common [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Tumor Facts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brain Tumor Facts When a brain tumor invades your life, or the life of someone close to you, it is natural to want to learn everything you can about this type of cancer. Following are some facts regarding brain tumors that you may find helpful: ·        Every year over 200,000 people living in the United [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/brain-tumor-facts.htm</link>
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		<title>Complications of a Brain Tumor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Complications of a Brain Tumor As with most serious cancers, a brain tumor may cause several complications. It is dependent upon where the brain is located as to whether a patient suffers any complications and to what extent. A brain tumor can attack any portion of the brain. However, if the portion involved is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/complications-of-a-brain-tumor.htm</link>
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		<title>Alternative Medicine Treatments for Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alternative Medicine Treatments for Brain Tumors Not a lot of research has been done on the alternative and complementary treatments for a brain tumor. That may be due to the fact that none of the alternative treatments typically used have been shown to cure a brain tumor. In fact, so far, only the traditional medical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/alternative-medicine-treatments-for-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Treatment of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Treatment of Brain Tumors The treatment for a brain tumor is dependent upon the type, location and size. It also depends on the overall health of the individual. Doctors can tailor treatment to meet most situations. One of the first methods of treatment is surgery if the tumor is located where it can be removed. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/treatment-of-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Coping with a Brain Tumor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Coping with a Brain Tumor The diagnosis of a brain tumor can be terrifying as well as overwhelming. It can cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. However, there are some steps that can help an individual cope with all of the negative feelings that can hit following the diagnosis. Take an active part in your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Tumor Prevention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brain Tumor Prevention While all of the causes of cancer aren’t known, there are still measures that you can take to cut down on your odds of ever developing brain tumors. When you follow these methods, you have a very good chance of preventing cancer from invading your brain. Consider that your brain is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/brain-tumor-prevention.htm</link>
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		<title>Tests for Diagnosing Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tests for Diagnosing Brain Tumors For people suspected of having a brain tumor, there will be some tests that are ordered by their doctors. These tests are geared towards finding out if there is, indeed, a tumor present. Once that is established, there will be other tests to determine where the tumor is and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/tests-for-diagnosing-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Is Your Teen Daughter Pregnant? What to do Next</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having a pregnant teen daughter can really change your family dynamics, but panicking and getting upset won&#8217;t fix anything. It&#8217;s much better to be calm and talk things out, no matter how concerned you are over the situation. First, you need to know if your daughter is showing signs of pregnancy. Her menstrual period will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You at Risk for Developing a Brain Tumor?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are You at Risk for Developing a Brain Tumor? While doctors are not quite clear on the culprit that is behind the genetic mutations that start primary brain tumors, there are some factors that have been identified as increasing the risk of developing a brain tumor. Read these factors with an open mind and don’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Causes of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Causes of Brain Tumors Primary brain tumors, or tumors that begin in the brain, form when normal cells acquire mutations in their makeup. These mutated cells grow and divide at rapid rates while also continuing to live rather than die, like healthy cells would. The result of these overrun mutating cells is a cluster of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Symptoms of a Brain Tumor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Symptoms of a Brain Tumor Most people don’t assume that they have a brain tumor every time they get a headache, even though some migraines can be so painful it can raise questions. However, while migraines can be horrible, they typically are not harbingers of brain tumors. There are some definite symptoms that do come [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Overview of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Overview of Brain Tumors The formation of brain tumors is something that generally comes about when the replacement of cells process goes wrong in some sort of manner. Most normal cells age or get damaged and die. When this happens, new cells replace them. Sometimes new cells grow even though they aren’t needed by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Radiation Therapy Works</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Radiation therapy or radiotherapy utilizes high energy rays that damage cancerous cells by preventing them from growing and dividing. The radiation therapy specialist, known as a radiation oncologist, administers the treatment. Types of Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a local treatment as it only affects the cells in the treatment area. Radiation can come from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Review of MRI Scans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI is a type of scan using radio waves, magnetism and a powerful computer to form images of internal body structures. The MRI scanning equipment consists of a tube surrounded by a circular magnet which creates a magnetic field aligning the protons of hydrogen atoms. These atoms are then exposed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Types of Treatment for Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Those with brain tumors have several treatment options which are dependent on the type and stage of the tumor. Patients can be treated through surgery to remove the cancerous cells, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Many patients receive an amalgamation of treatments. Also, at any stage in the process, patients can have treatment to control other [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/types-of-treatment-for-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Side Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the three treatment types have been known to damage healthy cells and surrounding tissue, unwelcomed side effects are typical. The severity and type of side effects vary and are based on many factors such as the location of the brain tumor and the nature and degree of treatment. Side effects differ greatly between individuals [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/side-effects-of-treatment-for-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>You Need Good Health Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who doesn&#8217;t have health insurance knows that he or she can&#8217;t really afford to get sick. There are too many bills that come along with illness, and a serious medical problem can bankrupt a person. If you don&#8217;t want that to happen to you, you should focus on finding insurance for yourself and your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rehabilitations Following Treatment of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most important aspects of the treatment of brain tumors is rehabilitation. The goals of the therapy differ between patients and are based on individual needs. The assigned healthcare team assists the patient with returning back to their daily activities. The three most common types of professionals that assist with rehabilitation include physical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/rehabilitations-following-treatment-of-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Support for Patients with Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Living with a life-threatening ailment such as a brain tumor is not easy. Many patients need assistance coping with the practical and emotional aspects of this disease. Therefore, support groups have been developed and greatly help the patients. In these support groups patients and their family members collaborate to share their experiences in coping with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/support-for-patients-with-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>What is a CAT scan?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is a CAT scan? A Computerized Axial Tomography Scan or CAT scan is an x-ray technique combining numerous small images acquired through x-ray technology with the support of a computer that creates cross-sectional views and three-dimensional images of internal structures and organs within the human body. The scan is used to identify abnormal and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/what-is-a-cat-scan.htm</link>
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		<title>Treatment for Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Those diagnosed with a brain tumor rightfully want to take an active part in making decisions regarding treatment for their ailment. Therefore, they learn everything they can about the disease and their treatment options. Due to the stress of the therapy, it is important to create a list of questions prior to an appointment. Many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/treatment-for-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Types of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The effects of brain tumors whether malignant or benign can be deadly. For this reason, it is critical to have the tumor removed as soon as it is detected. There are two types of brain tumors, primary and secondary. Primary tumors are named as such because of the type of cells it contains or the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/types-of-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Symptoms of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The symptoms of brain tumors vary greatly depending on the location, size and type of cancer. Other symptoms may surface if the tumor is pressing against an organ, nerve or damages a specific location in the brain. Also, symptoms may occur if fluid builds up within the skull or the brain swells. The Most Common [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/symptoms-of-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Causes of Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To this day doctors do not know the cause of brain tumors. They have been unable to verify why one individual acquires a brain tumor and others does not. Luckily, brain tumors are not contagious; therefore it is impossible to “catch” the disease from others. This is due to the fact that cancer is based [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/causes-of-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>An Overview of Brain Cancer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brain cancer is a destructive cell-related ailment for which there is no cure. Cells are the building blocks that form all tissue. In turn, tissue is the composition of all organs. The normal creation of tissue is the cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body requires them. Once cells grow old, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Reveals Different Origins for Some Brain Tumors in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brain tumors are only second to Leukemia as the leading cause of cancer in children. A recent study of medulloblastoma tumors is offering clues to medical researchers that these tumors and possible other cancers are caused by distinct cells revealing the possibility of separate structures and different origins for the disease. The study led by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/new-study-reveals-different-origins-for-some-brain-tumors-in-children.htm</link>
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		<title>Nutrition for Children with Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For children who are being treated for brain tumors, nutrition should continue to be vital to their health. Chemotherapy and radiation often change the appetite and the taste of food and can greatly change the way a child eats during treatment. For this reason it is often recommended that parents keep their child&#8217;s diet the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/nutrition-for-children-with-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Sleep for Brain and Overall Good Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A good night&#8217;s sleep is not easy in today stress filled, fast paced, electronically stimulating environment. But for your overall health a good night sleep may be the tender loving care you can give yourself. All the activity of the day can either stimulate us so highly that we are not able to relax in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/sleep-for-brain-and-overall-good-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Therapies that Compliment Brain Tumor Treatment in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Complimentary therapies are being used to help children with brain tumors tolerate their treatments. Although any therapy should be thoroughly discussed with the child&#8217;s physician, many treatment centers are offering some of these therapies as they are becoming accepted as ways to alleviate some of the side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Acupuncture as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/therapies-that-compliment-brain-tumor-treatment-in-children.htm</link>
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		<title>Some More Therapies That May Help Your Child Cope with Their Illness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Complimentary therapies can be a great help to your child while they are being treated for a brain tumor and cancer. Earlier we mentioned that aromatherapy, acupuncture and guided imagery help your child through some of the symptoms that come with the life saving treatment that is necessary to their survival. There are other methods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/some-more-therapies-that-may-help-your-child-cope-with-their-illness.htm</link>
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		<title>Social Activity Helps Keep Your Brain Healthy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Social butterflies may be able to maintain strong brain activity for many years. Researchers have discovered that social activity is important to brain health and when coupled with regular exercise and a healthy diet the results are strongest. In a study of 800 men and women over the age of 75, those who were most [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/social-activity-helps-keep-your-brain-healthy.htm</link>
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		<title>Brain Food Treats</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you been waiting for someone to tell you that chocolate is good for you? Well you will find it on a list of one of the top 5 healthiest food for the brain as long as it is in the form of a bean. Let&#8217;s take a look at a few of the foods [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Living a Healthy Life Can be Affected by Your Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife It&#8217;s great to be able to live a healthy life, but sometimes things beyond your control threaten that. Fortunately, many of the issues in your life can be corrected, and you can live more healthily than you have been. Even if you have some medical challenges, either physical or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/living-a-healthy-life-can-be-affected-by-your-home.htm</link>
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		<title>Health is Important &#8211; Don&#8217;t Forget Your Brain as You Age</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When you&#8217;re working toward health, make sure you include your brain. Mental health matters, and there are plenty of ways you can improve it. Keep in mind, though, that there are some things you won&#8217;t be able to change. Aging, for example, isn&#8217;t a reversible process. You can do things to make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/health-is-important-dont-forget-your-brain-as-you-age.htm</link>
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		<title>Hiring Las Vegas Property Management</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have any property in Las Vegas that you want to rent out, there are many companies in the area that can help you with that task. The population of Las Vegas is always growing, and that means a large number of people and businesses who need something to rent. If you know what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/hiring-las-vegas-property-management.htm</link>
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		<title>Rehabilitation After Brain Tumor Surgery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Rehabilitation of the body and mind after surgery for a brain tumor can take on many forms. Every person is different, and how a person feels after surgery can really vary. There are different degrees of brain tumor surgery, as well, and some of them cause more problems with function than others [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/rehabilitation-after-brain-tumor-surgery.htm</link>
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		<title>Medical Bill Finance Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia With costs for medical treatments and prescription drugs continually rising, it’s inevitable that a person will face medical bills that need to be paid. Medical bills are not something you can control. You never know when you are going to take ill and what amount of treatment you’ll need. There are many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/medical-bill-finance-options.htm</link>
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		<title>Heart and Mind Go Hand in Hand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s good for your heart is also good for your brain. The complexity of the brain is overwhelming to the average person. The brain is the most active organ in the body and controls every movement we make and the environment around us. The brain depends on the blood flow from your heart to keep [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/heart-and-mind-go-hand-in-hand.htm</link>
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		<title>Recovering From Surgery for a Brain Tumor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve had a brain tumor and gone through surgery for it, you can begin a return to health. That return, though, may take a little while. In other words, don&#8217;t expect to just be &#8216;back to normal&#8217; right away because the tumor has been removed. There are still issues that you&#8217;ll have to face [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/recovering-from-surgery-for-a-brain-tumor.htm</link>
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		<title>How Drugs Affect the Brain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Drugs send rewards to the brain in much larger amounts than a natural reward would and researchers believe that this can be one of the reasons for addiction. When a drug uses abuses their substance of choice, that substance affects the brains neurotransmitters and affects the communication system in the brain. The way the brain [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/how-drugs-affect-the-brain.htm</link>
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		<title>Can a Minor Possess an Electric Cigarette?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife That depends on whether or not the device actually contains nicotine liquid. Some of them do not, so if the parent has no objection, and it can be readily determined that it is indeed an electric cigarette, then possession may not be against any state or local laws. However, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/can-a-minor-possess-an-electric-cigarette.htm</link>
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		<title>Bipolar Disorder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people are dealing with bipolar disorder. You may think that you are alone and that there is nothing that you can do to help your disorder. The good news is that there are things that you can do. You may be wondering what bipolar disorder is. This is a disorder where you are not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/bipolar-disorder.htm</link>
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		<title>Making Business Better One Step At A Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife So I have a small business and I think things could be going better. I think I am pretty organized. I know when to update driver but I don&#8217;t always have all my other ducks in a row, so to speak. This is creating an organizational problem and it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/making-business-better-one-step-at-a-time.htm</link>
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		<title>Best Cardiovascular Exercises</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Cardiovascular exercises are the best exercises around today when it comes to losing weight and losing it fast. Not everyone has success when it comes to dieting and exercise but the majority of people that venture into these activities have success and meet their goals. So what are the best cardiovascular exercises [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Drug Addiction Affects Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction takes its toll on the abusers health besides disrupting their ability to live a full and productive life. Some of the most common health issues that plague drug addiction are cardiovascular disease, stroke, lung disease, cancer and mental disorders. The effects of prolonged cigarette use are well known to cause cancer of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/how-drug-addiction-affects-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Some Natural Foods that Increase Brain Performance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some Natural Foods that Increase Brain Performance If we say that Hemp is the perfect food for the ages, you would raise an eyebrow. Yes this is the substance that is found in marijuana but no, it does not take you to high places. Hemp is produced in the United States, Canada, Europe, UK and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/some-natural-foods-that-increase-brain-performance.htm</link>
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		<title>Understanding Value: Assisted Living</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There has always been one truth to follow, one ideal to govern all &#8212; you were to be forever independent. Life was never meant for the weak. It was never to be wasted. And you&#8217;ve striven to maintain the purpose promised in youth: you would be beholden to none and capable of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Belly Fat and Heart Problems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is commonly known across the country today how belly fat can cause serious heart problems if not taken care of immediately. The two most common problems belly fat causes is increased inflammation and hardening of the arteries, which is what makes heart attacks more likely to occur. Belly fat increases the risks of developing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Healthy Life Starts With Responsibility</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Living a healthy life is partly out of your control, because there are genetic and environmental factors that you can&#8217;t do anything about. However, the good news is that there are plenty of things you can do that can improve your chances of living a long, healthy life. Eating healthy and exercising [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Health is More Than Just Physical Concerns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The health of the brain is vital to the successful functioning of the body. It controls so many things, and it&#8217;s impossible to function normally if serious damage to the brain has occurred. Some repairs are possible over time, but there are areas of the brain that will never return to normal once damaged. Of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Freedom to Spend!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It is a great feeling to go out to a mall and shop without having to worry about how you are going to make the payments that are due soon. There was a time though, when I would have to worry. With people losing their jobs all around me and the news [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Video Games Stimulate the Brain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As aging adults the thought of playing video games may seem a bit ridiculous but they have evolved to accommodate all ages and can be very helpful in increasing the performance of the brain. The coordination that is required is very challenging and really do rival the notion that video games are bad. Actually the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Brain Tumor?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia A brain tumor is an abnormal (and generally excessive) growth of cells in any area of the brain. These tumors can be very small and go unnoticed or expand and cause problems such as severe headaches, confusion, and vision changes. Some of them are benign, and others are cancerous and must be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be Safe with Holiday Partying</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Peter Garnhum via Flickr The holidays are fun! Great get-togethers with friends and family dinners bring out the fun in all of us. At many of these holiday gatherings you will find the alcohol flowing freely, and it’s no accident that drunken driving arrests are through the roof in December. With so much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Talking With Your Doctor About a Brain Tumor Diagnosis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia A brain tumor diagnosis is frightening, and some people who get them also feel angry. Mixed in with that can actually be a sense of relief &#8211; at least they know what&#8217;s wrong. You&#8217;ll want to talk to your doctor when you get a diagnosis like that, because you&#8217;ll need to know [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Questions About Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Depression is a mental health feeling that often leaves a person with feelings of sadness or hopelessness. If you are suffering from what you think may be depression, you may have a lot of questions. You may be wondering if depression is common. There are millions of people that suffer from depression [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Electronic Cigarettes Making Your First Purchase</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Frederic della Faille via Flickr So you have decided to try electronic cigarettes as an alternative to smoking but have no idea where to start. Let’s see if we can help you get on the right track by explaining a little about what you should know before you buy your first electronic cigarettes. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Chronic Depression?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Chronic depression, also known as dysthymia, is a form of depression that lasts for years. It is on a lower level, but it is still classified as a mental health disorder that needs treatment. Many people live for years with chronic depression and never think they can do anything about it. This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pay Medical Bills with Your Income Tax Return</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Anyone who has ever been to the doctor knows that medical treatment is not free. Even if you have great insurance, at one point or another you may end up paying some out of pocket. And for those who have no insurance or sub par insurance, these costs can be astronomical. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Addicted to Dieting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia With the way the media portrays thin people, many others are striving to look like celebrities. Many people think they can gain popularity, prettiness and success just by being thin and good-looking. What many don&#8217;t realize is that it is easy for one to become addicted to dieting and exercise. Millions of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It’s a Lifestyle Change, Not a Diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Many people are intimidated by the word &#8220;diet&#8221;. Diet to some people means starving yourself, going hungry and not being able to eat the foods you like. Diet also means excessive exercise for others. Many people hate dieting for precisely these reasons, but they don&#8217;t have to. A diet should be a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Tumors and Children: How to Approach This Diagnosis in Your Child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The statistics are in. Brain tumors is the second leading cancer amongst children. The leading cancer is that of leukemia. Many parents have to face the unbelievable with a diagnosis of a brain tumor with their child. This can be extremely difficult and hard to do as many parents are also facing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The American Brain Tumor Association</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you or a loved one has recently found out that they have a brain tumor or might have a brain tumor it can be extremely distressing. Many families try to face the stress of this information on their own but there is a group out there that can help. The American [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Look at What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn&#8217;t Cover</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Pet owners all over the world face the decision to purchase pet insurance policies on their pet. They want their pet to be covered in case of an accident or illness. What most pet owners don&#8217;t realize is that many pet insurance policies do not cover some items that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/a-look-at-what-pet-insurance-does-and-doesnt-cover.htm</link>
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		<title>Recognizing OCD in Children and Teens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Obsessive compulsive disorder is one of the most crippling diseases in the world. Millions of people suffer from this disease everyday. The disease, which is characterized as an anxiety disorder where the patient will act out behaviors in a repetitive manner in order to quell and calm the anxiety, can form at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/recognizing-ocd-in-children-and-teens.htm</link>
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		<title>Trying To Snack Healthy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you are on a diet then you are aware that the toughest part of the diet is snacking. You probably work a job and finding healthy snacks at your work is much easier said than done. Vending machines are notorious for having unhealthy snacks that are loaded with fats and sugars. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/trying-to-snack-healthy.htm</link>
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		<title>Surviving The Holidays with Healthy Eating</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife &#8220;Holidays&#8221; and &#8220;healthy&#8221; are not two words that often go together. While the purpose of the holidays is not to gain weight or over indulge(except for thanksgiving maybe) the end result is always that there is too much food and not nearly enough self control. The holidays are the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/surviving-the-holidays-with-healthy-eating.htm</link>
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		<title>Common and Not-so-common Side Effects of Prescription Medications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Anybody who takes a prescription medication knows that there are side effects, and depending upon the strength and type of drug, they can be anywhere from annoying to downright dangerous if you don&#8217;t carefully follow the method and amount specified for taking your medication. Nausea is one of the most common side [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/common-and-not-so-common-side-effects-of-prescription-medications.htm</link>
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		<title>Dealing With Teen Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Stone Center via Flickr It&#8217;s often difficult for a parent to understand everything your child goes through. Certainly you were a kid once and understand the issues with heartache, peer pressure, and rejection. However, there are kids who have issues that extend far beyond the confines of normal teen angst. The reality is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adding Activity to Your Life for a Healthier You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Being active is proven to reduce heart risks and other health complications, as well as lifting mood and energy. Here are some ways that you can add exercise into your life. Create social events that involve exercise. Exercising does not have to be anything really intense or not enjoyable. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/adding-activity-to-your-life-for-a-healthier-you.htm</link>
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		<title>Bad Health Foods</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia One of the hardest things about staying healthy is finding good foods to eat. If you scour the grocery store isles you&#8217;ll see many foods out there that claim that they are healthy and good for you but the actuality of it is they aren&#8217;t very good. The more a food claims [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making The Drive Through Healthy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The life you lead is probably very hectic. It&#8217;s a constant go and it makes it hard to follow your diet and to do the right things when it comes to living healthy. One of the biggest problems for a dieter with a lifestyle that is so constant is the fast food [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diet for Older People</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People who are involved in senior/elder care know how difficult it is to create a dependable diet chart for the elderly. Their toleration level for most things is slow, but they also often want to eat well. Unappetizing but healthy food does not go down well with the elderly. What is required is to make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Symptoms of Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Depression is a mental health disorder that results in emotional pain or sadness lasting more than two weeks. Depression can have a major affect on a person&#8217;s life. Those going through depression should seek help, especially if they are having thoughts of suicide. There are many symptoms that prevail [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bankruptcy and Quality of Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Many people will say that bankruptcy was the worst decision of their life. Other people will tell you that it was the best decision they ever made. Depending on your situation, either could be true. If you find yourself in financial difficulty, the best decision that you could make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain Health and Addiction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to addiction, you must be aware of the fact that drugs and alcohol can have powerful effects on the health of your brain. Alcohol in particular is extremely damaging to the brain. Understanding this damage is important if you want to understand what a substance abuse problem is capable of doing to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Eventual Recovery: lapalomatreatment.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Health is a fickle thing, determined by too many whims &#8211; forever demanding time, patience, and a celibacy toward all wild choices. It is often impossible for individuals to fully control their own bodies. It is rarer still to not fall victim to some form of addiction (however mild); but, when that addiction is shaped [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drug Rehab Research and Interventions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Interventions are an increasingly popular way for family members and loved ones to confront drug addicts with their feelings and to persuade those with drug problems to check into a drug rehab program. The success of interventions varies wildly. Every case is unique and there are a number of variables at play. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/drug-rehab-research-and-interventions.htm</link>
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		<title>Get Out and Enjoy the Outdoors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It seems as if all people have a desire to do nowadays is sit around playing video games, drawing, or engaging in online casino games. By living this sedentary lifestyle people have started to miss out on the great outdoors. They no longer walk through parks, view beautiful scenery, taking in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/get-out-and-enjoy-the-outdoors.htm</link>
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		<title>What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by MediaStorm via Flickr Unlike many mental disorders that are genetic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is what the name implies: stress caused after a traumatic event. There are many different types of events that can cause PTSD. This could include being shot or seeing someone you love getting shot or hurt, being rapes, being [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/what-is-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd.htm</link>
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		<title>Prescription Drug Addiction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you have an addiction to prescription medication, you may need to find a prescription drug treatment center. It is important to beak this habit, or else it could seriously harm you. Millions of people take prescription medications for various reasons. The ones you need to worry about, though, are the medications that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using the Government&#8217;s Food Pyramid Site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia In order to help people to be healthier, the government has created a website that centers around the food pyramid and how you can use it to eat healthy. The site has a lot of great information and includes how many calories you should eat (if you&#8217;re pregnant, a toddler, a child, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/using-the-governments-food-pyramid-site.htm</link>
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		<title>Celebrate your Life with Rewards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It is essential that we find ways to reward ourselves for positive experiences in our lives. When we motivate and reward ourselves, it helps to keep us going, achieving, trying new things, experiencing new things and perhaps most importantly, growing as people. If you want to grow as a person, to set [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/celebrate-your-life-with-rewards.htm</link>
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		<title>Brain Tumors in Adults</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The cause for why some adults develop tumors is largely unknown. What we do know is that some people are more at risk than others to develop a brain tumor. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean that if you&#8217;re at risk, you&#8217;ll likely develop a brain tumor, and it doesn&#8217;t mean that you won&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foods to Avoid When Improving Your Quality of Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by JaBB via Flickr If you&#8217;ve decided to make changes to your quality of life, altering your diet to improve your health is a great first step. An easy way to do so is by cutting out unhealthy foods. Not all recipes are designed with your health in mind, so you&#8217;ll need to take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/foods-to-avoid-when-improving-your-quality-of-life.htm</link>
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		<title>Effect of Positive Thinking on Your Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by IcK9s via Flickr Eating healthy and exercising are important to being healthy, but have you thought about how your thoughts affect your health? It&#8217;s been found in studies that thinking positively can reduce stress, which can increase your health overall. Many people, however, confuse optimism with acting like nothing is ever wrong and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/effect-of-positive-thinking-on-your-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Taking Positive Strides in Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It is important that you begin taking positive strides in your life all the times, even if you are only taking small steps toward being someone better. In order to be a healthy and happy person, it is important that you are constantly trying to improve upon yourself. There are many ways [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spotting Teen Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Sam Breach via Flickr There is a lot of talk these days about the stress that teenagers go through. For as much as the education system is struggling and their are issues in getting kids to be focused on the future, there is still an overwhelming amount of pressure on teens these days. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Mind of The OCD Patient</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia So what is OCD and how does it manifest inside a patient. This is a difficult question to answer and one that doesnâ€™t always have a real firm answer. The degrees to which OCD is present in a person is dependent on the person. Itâ€™s not totally uncommon to have someone show [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to Incorporate Whole Grains into Your Diet Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by r_neches via Flickr This article continues from the previous post about how to include more whole grains into your diet because it&#8217;s healthier. Dinner For dinner, pasta is a very popular choice for any family. When choosing your pasta, be sure to buy whole-grain pasta. It might take some time to get used [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/ways-to-incorporate-whole-grains-into-your-diet-part-2.htm</link>
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		<title>Identifying Alcoholism at Alcohol Rehab Orange County</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Statistics have shown that one out of thirteen Americans suffer from alcoholism or alcohol related problems. Alcoholism can affect anyone across wide age groups and social standings. Addiction to alcohol can start from childhood in case of broken families or families that have a history of substance abuse. Rehabilitation centers across the country [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/identifying-alcoholism-at-alcohol-rehab-orange-county.htm</link>
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		<title>Examples of OCD</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There is a disease out there in the mental health field that is affected millions every day. Some in small ways and others in big ways but itâ€™s making an impact. It can be as crippling as depression and leave itâ€™s sufferers in a bind with no real way out. Itâ€™s obsessive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Normal When It Comes to Mental Health?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, when it comes to mental health, it&#8217;s hard to know what you&#8217;re experiencing is normal or from a mental illness. Some symptoms are obvious. It&#8217;s not normal to hear voices in your head or see things that aren&#8217;t there, but for some, the difference isn&#8217;t so obvious and as of yet, there is no [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/whats-normal-when-it-comes-to-mental-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Overload of Fads in Exercise and Diet Hasn&#8217;t Slowed Obesity Rates or Sales of True Religion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Wellness gets debated often during an era when rates of obesity threaten to cause the United State health care system to go bankrupt. While doctors recommend balanced diets and regular exercise, an industry of fad diets and workouts exists in an attempt to provide a silver bullet to slow America’s expanding waistline. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are you addicted to dieting?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A vast majority of the American population is obese and sticks to a strict diet regimen to cut down on the excess fat in their bodies. Some even take a cash advance and get themselves enrolled in a health club or a nearby gym to cut down the flab. A few others tend to start [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/are-you-addicted-to-dieting.htm</link>
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		<title>Eating Healthy for Your Mental Well-Being</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that what you eat can affect your mental well-being? If you suffer from depression, an anxiety disorder, ADD (attention deficit disorder, or a compulsive disorder, eating unhealthily can exacerbate your symptoms. The reason is in your nervous system. The nervous system needs vitamins and nutrients just like the rest of your body [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/eating-healthy-for-your-mental-well-being.htm</link>
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		<title>Old Age Health at Assisted Living Facility</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Old age is a very delicate time for both a senior citizen and his family. Depending on the kind of lifestyle a person has followed throughout her life, old age brings a combination of challenges that can affect everyday living. If a person has led a stressed life, with unhealthy eating habits [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/old-age-health-at-assisted-living-facility.htm</link>
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		<title>Eating Healthy While Pregnant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Eating healthy when you&#8217;re pregnant is so essential to your baby&#8217;s health. As your baby is growing and in that critical stage where organs and body parts are forming for the first time, having the essential nutrients could mean the difference between proper development and improper development. Fruits and vegetables are always [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/eating-healthy-while-pregnant.htm</link>
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		<title>Stress and Procrastination: Secret Buddies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People know that in order to be healthy mentally as well as physically, it is important to eat well, get plenty of exercise, and sleep abundantly, but do they know how critical it is to eliminate stress? Obviously everyone knows the feeling of panic when some dreaded event is fast approaching and they don&#8217;t feel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to Incorporate Whole Grains into Your Diet Part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by GoodNCrazy via Flickr If you&#8217;re looking for ways to eat healthier, one of the best ways is to eat more whole grain sources rather than refined grains. Whole grains provide fiber which is essential for a healthy colon, preventing coronary heart disease, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels (decreasing chances of Type 2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/ways-to-incorporate-whole-grains-into-your-diet-part-1.htm</link>
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		<title>Volunteer to Improve the Quality of Life for the Elderly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The average life expectancy of Americans is 77 years. Of the burgeoning elderly population, more than one million seniors live in assisted living facilities all over America. Each one of these facilities strives to provide dignified and improved quality of life to the residents. While there are qualified professionals to take care of the elderly, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fruits and Veggies for Healthy Diets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone is constantly looking for that perfect diet to lose weight. In America, there is a prevalent problem of obesity that rises from having cheap food that is extremely bad for you. Go to any McDonald&#8217;s, Burger King, or Wendy&#8217;s and you&#8217;ll be given the option of buying a cheeseburger for a $1. With food [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is the Bad Economy Hurting Your Health?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bad News These Days Everyday it seems that things are looking down.  The news continues to report uncertainty with government and the stock market. Layoffs and unemployment abound and no one seems to have the answers or solution to so many difficult and widespread problems. Housing and real estate markets are crashing just in time [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/is-the-bad-economy-hurting-your-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Do Diets Work?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It&#8217;s seems like everyone is going on a diet, especially once January hits and people are determined to lose weight gained by holiday treats and start New Year&#8217;s Resolutions (and you&#8217;ll notice a huge increase in the cars in the parking lot of your local gym the first half of January). The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cancer and Diets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you thought about how much your diet affects whether you develop cancer? Sure, there are a lot of cancers that are hereditary and you could be the healthiest person &#8211; eating the right foods and exercising daily &#8211; and still get cancer. In fact, recently Dr. Oz had a colonoscopy for his TV show [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anorexia: An Illness or an Addiction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by David A Villa via Flickr Anorexia is an illness that is characterized by being severely underweight, restricting food, and overexercising, but is anorexia a form of addiction. Many are starting to think so, which would mean that treating anorexia would be a like treating an addict. There are many who deal with anorexia [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/anorexia-an-illness-or-an-addiction.htm</link>
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		<title>Why Whole Grains Are Important for a Healthy Diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we talk about the health benefits of eating whole grains, first let&#8217;s define what whole grains are. A whole grain is the form that the grain takes naturally and has not been altered. All parts, including the bran and the germ. It contains more protein and more fiber. Refined grains, on the other hand, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/why-whole-grains-are-important-for-a-healthy-diet.htm</link>
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		<title>General Information about Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by NationalLungCancerPartnership via Flickr Do you know much about brain tumors? Well the following is all about brain tumors &#8211; maybe even more than you ever wanted to know. Brain tumors are classified by the location in which the tumor begins to grow. Here are the major types: Gliomas Gliomas are the most common [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/general-information-about-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>What Antioxidants Are and Why They&#8217;re Important to Your Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You might not have heard about antioxidants unless you&#8217;ve noticed that just about every health product touts how they have the most antioxidants, but if you&#8217;ve heard of vitamins, then you&#8217;ve heard about at least some antioxidants. These molecules found in foods are basically like eating armor for your body &#8211; once digested, they protect [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/what-antioxidants-are-and-why-theyre-important-to-your-health.htm</link>
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		<title>10 Handy Travel Gadgets No One Should Be Without</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia In-flight magazines are chock full of handy items guaranteed to make your business trip or vacation more comfortable, more connected, and safer. Which of these gadgets are really worth their weight and space in your travel bag? Here is a list of our favorite 10 travel gadgets; the ones we love and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saving Calories by Changing Your Drink</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for ways to cut calories and eat healthier, you not need to look further than what you drink. Many people don&#8217;t think to add in the calories from beverages when keeping track of what calories were consumed in a day, but calories from drinks are huge. Before you fill another glass, you&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/saving-calories-by-changing-your-drink.htm</link>
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		<title>The Low GL Diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Low GL (glycemic load) diets go along with the idea of low GI (glycemic index) diets. Both look at how the food you eat affects the sugar levels in your blood. When you eat foods with simple carbohydrates, these carbs are metabolized quickly causing a spike in your blood sugar levels. According [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/the-low-gl-diet.htm</link>
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		<title>Mental Illness Doesn&#8217;t Always Require Drug Treatment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The importance of physical health is obvious, but people often overlook the importance of mental health. It&#8217;s easy to see most physical sickness, but when someone is unwell mentally, the signs are not always visible, especially if the person attempts to hide the illness. When people speak of mental illness, there is a stigma attached [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/mental-illness-doesnt-always-require-drug-treatment.htm</link>
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		<title>Enzymes: Important to Your Diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you heard of a pancreas? Do you know what it does? The pancreas is an organ located near the beginning of the small intestine. It pumps out enzymes that are used to break down the foods we eat so that the nutrients can be absorbed and digested into the body. Without the proper enzymes, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/enzymes-important-to-your-diet.htm</link>
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		<title>Addiction and Substance Abuse for Teens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Teens can be difficult to deal with when it comes to following rules and living a healthy life emotionally, mentally, and physically. Parents that have teenagers find it more difficult to deal with them as they reach the middle years of their teen years because the teens are running into a higher [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/addiction-and-substance-abuse-for-teens.htm</link>
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		<title>Aromatherapy and Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Depression, especially manic depression, is a condition that millions of Americans suffer from each year that can be treated via medications, cognitive therapy, or aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is one of the most popular treatments because it uses natural oils that come from plants to treat the symptoms and assist in a healing process. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/aromatherapy-and-depression.htm</link>
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		<title>Information on Food Addiction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by colros via Flickr Food addictions, which is also called compulsive overeating, comes when an individual becomes obsessed with food to the point where he or she eats many times more than is necessary. Sometimes this comes in the form of binge eating when the addict east uncontrollably and keeps eating even after being [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/information-on-food-addiction.htm</link>
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		<title>Cellulite Removal Techniques</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Research shows that 90% of all women suffer from cellulite, while few men claim to have this problem. There is a great debate as to what actually causes cellulite. While there are some beliefs that it involves toxins under the fatty layer of the skin, recent research focuses on genetics as the main cause. Whatever [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/cellulite-removal-techniques.htm</link>
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		<title>Controlling Food Intake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Many people are struggling with weight problems. They may not understand that what they eat is effecting the size of their bodies. Controlling their food intake can make a world of difference in controlling a person&#8217;s size. Many people who need to reduce their food intake, just need to change the habits [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/controlling-food-intake.htm</link>
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		<title>Addiction and Substance Abuse for Adults</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Substance abuse occurs when a person over uses a particular drug to achieve a certain result. Substance abuse and addiction can be cause by a number of different factors. One of the main causes of substance abuse is due to genetic factors. If there is a family history of substance abuse, there [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/addiction-and-substance-abuse-for-adults.htm</link>
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		<title>Diet and Lifestyle Changes While Planning a Pregnancy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Planning a pregnancy can be one of the happiest times in the lives of a husband and wife but it can also bring some stress and a lot of other lifestyle changes as well. Those lifestyle changes include a new diet, a new sleeping pattern, new medicine pattern and much more. When a woman becomes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/diet-and-lifestyle-changes-while-planning-a-pregnancy.htm</link>
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		<title>Healthy Foods for the Colon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Maintaining a healthy colon is one of the most important aspects of living a long and healthy life but this part of daily life is more often than not overlooked by thousands of Americans each year. It is estimated that there will be over 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/healthy-foods-for-the-colon.htm</link>
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		<title>Getting X-Rayed In The 21st Century</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia In today&#8217;s world, getting x-rayed is often a necessary component of most hospital stays and of healthcare in general. Interestingly, the technology is not dramatically different than the first x-ray machines, which were in use in the early 1900s. But, today, getting x-rayed is much safer, much more accurate, and far easier [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/getting-x-rayed-in-the-21st-century.htm</link>
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		<title>Helping a Loved One with a Brain Tumor Diagnosis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumor, it&#8217;s a very scary time. Many tumors are benign and not cancerous, but even some of the benign ones need surgery to remove them. That&#8217;s especially true if the tumor is growing rapidly and/or causing symptoms like headaches and blurred vision. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/helping-a-loved-one-with-a-brain-tumor-diagnosis.htm</link>
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		<title>Self Esteem And Mental Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s stressful world, maintaining good mental health is crucial. It&#8217;s the information age. Our ability to earn a living increasingly depends on how versatile and adaptable our minds are. As technology and globalization transform the workplace, the winners will be those who can reinvent themselves as needed. To handle this kind of reinvention, we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/self-esteem-and-mental-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Can Headaches Mean a Brain Tumor?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having bad headaches can be very scary. In addition to the pain they cause you, there&#8217;s always the possibility that they could be a symptom of something serious. For most people, headaches are caused by things like sinus pressure and stress. There are other common causes, as well, and most of them are simple. They [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/can-headaches-mean-a-brain-tumor.htm</link>
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		<title>Tips For Increasing Your Mental Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Most of us think about our physical health a lot. We go to the gym, run, try to eat healthy, and get checkups at the doctor&#8217;s. But, how many of us take the same care with our mental health? Isn&#8217;t mental health just as important as physical health? Obviously, yes: the health [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/tips-for-increasing-your-mental-health.htm</link>
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		<title>Young Children and Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A brain tumor can be a scary thing for an adult, but can be much more frightening for a young child who may not really understand what&#8217;s happening to him. For a baby or toddler without language skills and understanding, there is little you can say to him about his condition. To a child who&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/young-children-and-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Unprotected Sex Leaves Men Wishing They&#8217;d Spent the Time Shopping for Car Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A person might expect a singer from a band named No Angels to behave less than responsibly, and that&#8217;s exactly what a court will have to decide. Frankfurt authorities arrested Nadja Benaissa, a 28-year-old German pop star in April 2009 for charges of grievous bodily harm. The charge is the result of Benaissa having unprotected [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/unprotected-sex-leaves-men-wishing-theyd-spent-the-time-shopping-for-car-insurance.htm</link>
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		<title>For Those Dealing With Alcoholism Treatment Centers Offer Help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alcoholism is a persistent problem in society. People of all ages and both genders can suffer from an addiction to alcohol. Excessive consumption of booze leads to reduced work efficiency, problems with family and friends, and can create mental health problems that are difficult to treat. In the U.S., a large number of violent crimes, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/for-those-dealing-with-alcoholism-treatment-centers-offer-help.htm</link>
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		<title>An alcohol rehab center treatment with goats?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Medicine has truly transformed in the modern age. The twentieth century saw amazing developments in the production of pharmaceutical drugs, many of which have arrested diseases around the globe. The pharmaceutical industry has grown from what used to be a small shop where the person behind the counter ground herbs and powders to a 50-billion-dollar-a-year [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/an-alcohol-rehab-center-treatment-with-goats.htm</link>
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		<title>A Healthy Lifestyle Means Paying Attention to Your Body</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When you want to be healthy, you generally visit your doctor regularly, eat right and exercise. There&#8217;s more that you can be doing, though. One of the most important things to deal with is stress. It can creep into your life and really cause a problem for you, both mentally and physically. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/a-healthy-lifestyle-means-paying-attention-to-your-body.htm</link>
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		<title>A Benign Brain Tumor May Still Require Surgery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Some brain tumors are cancerous, but others are just a benign overgrowth of cells. They aren&#8217;t dangerous in and of themselves, but they can pose a hazard if they press on areas of the brain and cause symptoms. Many people get headaches when they have a brain tumor. Others can experience phantom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/a-benign-brain-tumor-may-still-require-surgery.htm</link>
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		<title>Common Treatments for Brain Tumors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A brain tumor isn&#8217;t something that can just be left alone in most cases. Even if it&#8217;s non-cancerous and slow-growing, eventually something will have to be done with it. It&#8217;s often easier to treat when it&#8217;s smaller, and there is less risk that it will damage other areas of the brain or cause severe symptoms. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/common-treatments-for-brain-tumors.htm</link>
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		<title>Brain Tumors: How Common Are They?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The idea of getting a brain tumor is a scary and unnerving one, but brain tumors are actually relatively rare. They are most commonly seen in people younger than eight and older than sixty-five. They can develop at any time in life, though, and they don&#8217;t discriminate between gender, social class, or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/brain-tumors-how-common-are-they.htm</link>
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		<title>Mental Health is a Vital Part of Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to staying healthy, most people focus on the physical. They work out, they eat right, and they do all sorts of things that they feel are valuable to staying in shape. Unfortunately, they ignore their mental health. Not only do they not work on their mental abilities so they can continue to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/mental-health-is-a-vital-part-of-life.htm</link>
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		<title>Fresh Food Dehydrated</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many Americans are continuously looking for ways to cut costs on groceries. Why? Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and dairy products often expire before they are eaten – which is a waste of money. Food dehydration is the answer to this common problem. An advantage of a food dehydrator is that it can take fresh foods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/fresh-food-dehydrated.htm</link>
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		<title>What Is an Electronic Cigarette?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An electronic cigarette is a device that’s battery operated providing consumers with an inhaled dose of nicotine through a vaporized solution. This is a new form of smoking that is different from your usual tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars or pipes). This vapor provides smokers with a flavor and similar sensation to what you would get [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/what-is-an-electronic-cigarette.htm</link>
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		<title>Keep Tabs on Your Investments With Municipal Bond Portfolios</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When confronting serious illness such as a brain tumor, one begins thinking about his or her financial futures. This brain tumor signals the patient that investing in municipal bonds will help with expenses of health care and improve one&#8217;s quality of life. Municipal bonds, or muni bonds, are a type of investment option. Most investors [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/keep-tabs-on-your-investments-with-municipal-bond-portfolios.htm</link>
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		<title>Understand Lithium Side Effects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many Americans face the challenges of mental illness and regularly take medications to control the effects of their illnesses. A commonly prescribed drug for manic-depressive disorder, or Bipolar disorder, is Lithium. The medication was first discovered to have mood-stabilizing effects in the late 19th century when doctors prescribed it for gout. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nabtc.org/understand-lithium-side-effects.htm</link>
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