AlphaMega Style - May 2009, Issue 8

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One in four drivers have eye problems The London Times newspaper said that at a free eye clinic that was set up at the last International Motor Show, many thousands of visitors had their eyesight tested. The results showed that between 15% and 25% of drivers had trouble reading the ‘letter chart’ used to evaluate vision by ophthalmologists. That means there are millions of drivers all over Europe that cannot see clearly what’s coming ahead of them on the road. R

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Smoking and pregnancy Australian researchers claim they are very close to proving that babies whose mothers were smoking during pregnancy, run a high risk of developing various cancers including leukaemia. New studies show that such babies are often born prematurely, weigh less than normal and are often cared for in intensive care. R

Capers are good for you Capers are a rich source of potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium and mercury. In addition, caper seeds contain lipids belonging to linoleic acid, which is considered beneficial to our health. R

Jogging inhibits your appetite If you think you need to lose weight, then you should start jogging. A new study showed that aerobic exercise will suppress your appetite much more effectively than any other form of exercise. Jogging outdoors or on a treadmill is an excellent form of aerobic exercise.R

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