Did you know...
...there are two kinds of fiber – water-soluble and insoluble? Studies have shown that increasing foods high in water-soluble fiber can lower your blood cholesterol thus reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. These foods include oatmeal, all kinds of dried beans and peas, apples, pears, oat bran cereal and some vegetables. Foods containing insoluble fiber are helpful in preventing constipation and maintaining a healthy digestive system. Insoluble fiber is found in abundance in whole wheat products, dried beans, fruits and vegetables.

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...breakfast is trendy among older people? According to a report in Environmental Nutrition, people who eat breakfast regularly may actually live longer, but some Americans are not doing well in this area. Between 1965 and 1991 the number of breakfast eaters dropped from 86 percent of U.S. adults to only 75 percent. The good news is that Americans may be eating more wholesome at breakfast as more people choose whole grains, bagels and fruit instead of the artery clogging bacon, eggs and white toast of yesteryear. According to the survey, those most likely to eat breakfast are the over 65 group and those least likely are in the under 30 group.

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...old toothbrushes do a poor job of cleaning your teeth? According to a study conducted by Oral B, new toothbrushes remove 30 percent more plaque than worn brushes. So how often should you change your toothbrush? Experts recommend changing your toothbrush four times a year. As bristles wear they become less stiff, which prevents them from doing an effective cleaning job. Brush for at least two minutes, twice a day with a brush containing bristles that stand up straight and stiff. See Health & Household Tips for other uses for old toothbrushes.

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...there is a tremendous difference between the effects of a sauna and a steam room? A sauna provides dry heat and is good for opening pores. This treatment helps the skin to perspire and release excess fluids. A steam room (or bath) provides moist heat, which is a natural way to exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin cells and rejuvenating the outer layer. According to specialists at the Gazelle Beauty and Day Spa, the maximum amount of time recommended in a sauna is 15 minutes and a steam bath 25 minutes.

Recycling 1 pound of steel powers a 60-watt light bulb for more than a day.

Recycling 1 ton of plastic saves as much energy as 197 gallons of gasoline.

Recycling 1 stack of six feet tall newspapers save the life of a 35 foot tree.

Throwing away an aluminum can is like pouring out six ounces of gasoline.

Recycling activities contribute $3.6 billion in payroll to Ohio's economy each year.

Recycling supports 3,177 businesses and employs 98,302 people in Ohio.

One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters participating in a University study.

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen.

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

*Information taken from from various internet sources