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Occupations that lead to obesity have been named

Research firm Harris Interactive from New York found that travel agency managers, judges and lawyers are the most likely to carry extra pounds. Teachers are in fourth place, followed by architects and designers, personal assistants, doctors, police officers and firefighters (!), PR specialists and "IT specialists". As you can see, cooks did not even make it into the top ten.

Published: 15 June 2012, 09:54

Beach vacation: how to entertain yourself?

It's good if you came to the beach with a group of friends, or at least just the two of you. Then you can, at a minimum, traditionally play cards, checkers or mahjong, lounging on sun loungers, and at a maximum, play ball, water polo or even Cossacks and robbers. The most important thing in a beach holiday is not to get sunburned and do not forget to drink water often.

Published: 15 June 2012, 09:49

The gene for homosexuality is passed on to sons from their mothers

Homophobes often say that gays are in a "dead end" of evolution. They cannot have children, therefore, they are threatened with degeneration. Even if we accept the fact that gays are unable to produce offspring (although this is not true), they are still threatened with degeneration. After all, the homosexual gene is passed on to sons not from fathers, but from mothers.

Published: 15 June 2012, 09:45

Eat this immediately: 3 seasonal foods useful in June

Modern man has forgotten about the concept of seasonality, because access to almost any vegetables and fruits is open all year round. However, we cannot help but notice that the aroma of tomatoes that we eat in winter is significantly different from the aroma of the same tomatoes bought in August or September. Indeed, seasonal products have many advantages - better taste and aroma, higher content of nutrients.

Published: 15 June 2012, 09:41

The cheapest food in the world is in the USA

In 2010, Americans spent just over 9 percent of their income on food (5.5 percent on home-cooked food and 3.9 percent on other food). This is the lowest percentage in recent decades; in the early 1960s, this figure was just over 17 percent, and in 1930, it was 24 percent. It would seem that having cheaper food makes Americans look more decent than other countries, but in reality, if Americans can save a few dollars on their food, they have to give these savings to their health and the ecology of the planet.

Published: 15 June 2012, 09:21

Modern technology is stealing vacation time

Modern technologies have become so firmly entrenched in our lives that even during vacations we can no longer part with them. Moreover, vacations now apparently consist of using the Internet, computers, phones and other gadgets.

Published: 14 June 2012, 13:30

Larks are happier than owls.

Night owls often wake up sleep-deprived for work or school, while early birds wake up 15 minutes earlier. However, early birds aren't more alert just because the sun is up; they're happier and more satisfied with their lives overall, a new study suggests.

Published: 14 June 2012, 13:06

Walnuts are the healthiest among all types of nuts

American researchers from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, have named walnuts the healthiest of all nuts, the media reports. Walnuts have been named the healthiest nut. Scientists came to this conclusion after analyzing the properties of 9 most commonly consumed types of nuts. They contain the largest amount of antioxidants compared to other types of nuts. They are considered healthier than peanuts, pistachios, cashews, and almonds.

Published: 14 June 2012, 12:45

Today is World Blood Donor Day

Donated blood is vital for millions of people every day. That is why in May 2005, during the World Health Assembly, health ministers from around the world unanimously adopted a statement of commitment and support for voluntary blood donation.

Published: 14 June 2012, 12:38

The rating of the happiest professions has been compiled

Most people treat their profession as more than just a means of providing for their livelihood. Work allows us to demonstrate our talents and express ourselves, and it affects our health, both physical and mental.

Published: 13 June 2012, 13:34