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Vitamin E Increases Risk for Prostate Cancer

Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, was long believed to be a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble parts of the body, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from damage. It was also believed to protect the body against cardiovascular disease and certain forms of cancer and has demonstrated immune-enhancing effects.
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NSW Boy Unhurt in Strong Bali Earthquake

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Bali, Indonesia Thursday and the 14-year-old Australian boy detained at the police headquarters in Denpasar, the island's capital, was unhurt.

Qantas Strike Hits 60,000 Passengers; Australia to Intervene

Qantas passengers face their third day this week of severe disruptions to their holiday and business travel plans with the strike on Friday by licensed engineers’ union to affect over 7,600 passengers from 17 flight cancellations and 32 flight delays.

Good Sex Can Literally Blow Your Mind

Can sex really, literally blow one's mind? Well, apparently, it can.In a case study published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine, September issue, a 54-year-old woman experienced temporary memory loss after having sex with her husband. The patient came into the Georgetown University Hospital emergency department, unable to recall what transpired in the last 24 hours... or at least before climaxing.

Pilates for a Complete Hip Workout

When you sit you place your hip flexors in a shortened position and if they're held in that shortened position for hours on end (say, at your computer), when you try to stand up they have a hard time lengthening. So take breaks from sitting!

Health and Fitness Needs for Women at 40

Peri-menopause literally means "around the end of menstruation" and can continue for years. While some women have few, if any, bothersome symptoms, others can experience a variety of signs beginning some time in their early 40s.

Health and Fitness Needs for Women at 40

Peri-menopause literally means "around the end of menstruation" and can continue for years. While some women have few, if any, bothersome symptoms, others can experience a variety of signs beginning some time in their early 40s.

Sara Phillips Clothing Spring/Summer 2011-2012 Collection

For her Spring/Summer 2011-12 collection, entitled Luxor, Sara Phillips was inspired by the Egyptian landscape - the soft colours of the sand and the sky are punctuated by bright neons that can be seen in Egyptian textiles and buildings.

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