Archive for October, 2011

Is Fraud A Greater Threat Than Realised?

It is possible to estimate the level of fraud that occurs around the world. Many bodies attempt to do this to raise awareness over the problem. However, there is so much more fraud around than is commonly recognised and given that it is also a secret crime, even the most optimistic estimates are likely to be on the low side. The only bright side to the problem is the fact that the effect of fraud on the world’s economy is likely to be less than most people think.

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Blood Sugar and Dementia!

Anyone diagnosed with diabetes runs a greater than the average risk of developing dementia. An article in the journal Neurology reported on the incidence of dementia in a village of over 1000 people studied by researchers at Kyushu University. Between 1988 and 2003, twenty-seven per cent of people with diabetes were diagnosed with dementia, compared with only 20 per cent of healthy people.

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What Is the Best Juicer Available?

There are so many different kinds of juicers on the market today. There are handheld manual juicers, household electric juicers and commercial electric juicers. There are centrifugal juicers and masticating juicers. There are very inexpensive juicers and very, very expensive juicers. But all of these different kinds of juicers do not tell you what is the BEST kind of juicer on the market, or at least the best kind of juicer for you. I will attempt to break down some interesting things to consider when thinking of purchasing a juicer. First of all, you must first assess your needs when thinking of juicing and what purpose in your life your juicer will serve. If you are a person who is interested in fresh squeezed lemon juice for the occasional recipe, then perhaps a manual juicer is fine for you. If you have bad hands or arthritis, perhaps you need an electric juicer, but certainly not one with a powerful motor. Now, if on the other hand, you are someone who has been thinking about juicing and want to make it a part of your regular routine, then a manual juicer will not be enough for you. You will definitely need to look into the electric juicer and depending on how frequently you plan on using this machine, you need to think about the grade of motor you will find most beneficial. The most important thing you will need to consider is whether you want to buy a centrifugal or a masticating juicer. You may now be asking yourself, “What does this even mean?”

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Obtaining Good Pet Insurance

Have you been wondering if it is a good idea to obtain pet insurance for your furry friend? Even if you have never had a cause to need insurance, it has probably crossed your mind. Do you have pet insurance? If not, read the following to see why it is so crucial that you do.

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Delicious and Nutritious Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is a super food not to be missed by anyone interested in healthy eating. Quinoa has been around for over 5,000 years. It originated in South America, and the ancient Incas called quinoa “the mother grain” and considered it to be sacred and a gift from the gods.

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