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Destiny Child’s Michelle Williams Opens Up About Depression Battle, Talks New Album.

January 24, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) With a new single about to drop, a solo album in the works and a starring role in a national tour of a Broadway musical, you’d be hard-pressed to tell that Michelle Williams once had difficulty just getting out of bed. The singer-actress – one third of Destiny’s Child alongside Beyonce and Kelly […]

Things To Do After Every Workout.

January 24, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) You’re constantly told what to do before and during a workout but what about after you’re done? Here are 5 practices you should tack on to the end of every workout. By following these workout recovery guidelines, you’ll make the most of your time spent in the gym: 1. Cool down. A simple […]

Yes, Testing brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer’s damage.

January 24, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) It has the makings of a science fiction movie: Zap someone’s brain with mild jolts of electricity to try to stave off the creeping memory loss of Alzheimer’s disease. And it’s not easy. Holes are drilled into the patient’s skull so tiny wires can be implanted into just the right spot. A dramatic […]

Foods That Drain Your Brain.

January 22, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) You’ve probably been hearing a lot about how too much sugar is harmful to healthy brain functions. But, new research is now proving that sugar isn’t the only type of food that negatively affects your mind. Sugar New research shows that sugar can hurt your brain, as well as your waistline. In a […]

Signs You Have Cataracts.

January 22, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. In fact, there are more signs of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined. If you have cataracts, you probably won’t experience pain […]

The Harbaugh brothers take 49ers, Ravens to Super Bowl.

January 22, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Preparing to coach the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game Sunday night, John Harbaugh watched on the stadium’s big video screen as Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their victory in the NFC championship game. John looked into a nearby TV camera, smiled broadly and said: “Hey, Jim, congratulations. You did […]

Alleged mastermind of Notre Dame Te’o hoax may tell his story.

January 21, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) The person cast as the mastermind of the hoax involving Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o may tell his side of the story, a family member said Sunday. Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, uncle of Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, says the family plans to hold a meeting this week to determine when and how his nephew would talk about […]

Natural Ways To Sleep Better.

January 21, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) You have trouble sleeping, but you really don’t want to take sleeping pills. It’s okay! There are plenty of other ways to get a better night’s sleep – and they’re all-natural. Awareness Breathing Does your mind race with thoughts and worries in bed? This isn’t helping you sleep. Instead, try focusing on each […]

Surprising Foods/Drinks That Stain Your Teeth.

January 21, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) You already know about the teeth-staining potential of things like coffee and wine. But did you know your favorite fruit salad, those dashes of soy sauce, or even your favorite sports drink might affect the whiteness of your smile, too? Now, this said, we’re not saying not to avoid the foods in the […]

Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges

January 20, 2013 by  
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was indicted Friday on charges that he used his office for personal gain, accepting payoffs, free trips and gratuities from contractors while the city was struggling to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The charges against Nagin are the outgrowth of a City Hall corruption investigation […]

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