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Look before you leap -- these little habits can kill you.

You may not give these habits much thought, but maybe it's time you start -- some habits can be deadly. Don't freak out just yet, these bad habits are easily broken with just a few lifestyle switch-ups. Here are the deadly dilemmas.

Burned By Your Razor
We're all guilty of using our disposable razors for way longer than we're supposed to. While a couple of days are okay, weeks and months are pushing it when it comes to your razor. Razors live in your moist, warm bathroom, which is basically a Petri dish for bacteria. Not only is a razor susceptible to accumulating bacteria, when you're shaving it's not uncommon to scratch or even cut yourself by accident. So toss out that used up Lady Bic -- or your next nick could lead to a Staph infection.

Caffeine Catastrophe
If there's one habit we completely feel you on, it's the caffeine overload. The sweet, dark nectar that is coffee is sometimes the only way to make it through the long, hard days -- but what about the nights? Not only can downing the caffeine lead to an addiction, it can cause anxiety, restlessness and even a twitch. Also, the abrasive liquid wreaks havoc on your gastrointestinal track. As for you party girls, mixing energy drinks and vodka might seem like the perfect way to keep the party going -- but at what cost? Mixing the stimulant and the depressant can lead to a dangerous heart rate and respiratory problems. Trust us -- late nights at the E.R are no way to keep the party going.

Diet Dilemma
Your late nights at the office understandably lead to a few trips to the closest fast food joint. We don't have to drive home the well-known risks of heart disease and clogged arteries that come along with fast fried foods. However, at the same time, it's also important not to overdo the calorie counting. If you're dieting, cut out the fat but make sure you're supplementing your nutrients. Cheese is a no-no, but dairy in moderation is good at preventing osteoporosis. It's admirable to be vegetarian and vegan, but keep a close eye on your iron intake. And of course, a good dose of chocolate is great for your mental health every now and then.

Tech-Tock
We know it's a digital world, and keeping in contact via Facebook, text and blogging is perfectly fine. But it's important to log off and put down the phone. Folks become so addicted to texting they start doing it while walking or even driving. We don't need to spell out just how much of a distraction that is. Also, communicating solely through Facebook can have devastating results -- on your social life. A lot of people find it easier to talk online because of shyness and the like, but it's important to socialize with actual people. A full retreat to the cyber world makes you less and less able to function in reality.

TV Terror
Television viewership has reached an all time high -- roughly FIVE hours a day for most people. It makes sense in a cash-strapped time that folks aren't going out as much, but what type of consequences is this having? Experts recommend keeping the TV out of the bedroom. For couples, the bedroom should be a place for sleeping, and of course extracurricular activities. A TV is a distraction and can ultimately hurt your relationship. For the kids, studies show that they're less likely to get out and be active if they have TV in their rooms. A less active lifestyle leads to childhood obesity and thus heart disease -- prices that are too expensive to pay at such a young age. Gather around the living room set for your shows, but lose the bedtime TV.


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hi my name is Kendall I LOVE your show and you are sooo pritty and cool:) I learn so much on the tyra show your the bome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
hi! im 16 and from canada and i LOVE your show. :i cant watch the beginning of season five :'( seeing as thats my first day of school :( oh well. i will find a way to watch it. i think you are so beautiful and such a good role model. YOU ROCK!
 
Hey tyra i am from Antigua... i watch your show everrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyy dayyy girl, and i hope u can come to antigua to have one of your shows aired sometime in the future luv u girl, keep up the good wrks.....
 
I've been looking on the internet for a couple of weeks now for prescription assistance for my friend Bonnie. Bonnie needs 2 prescriptions - and may need eye surgery to prevent blindness as well. The prescriptions are 1) PRED FORTE 1%, and 2) ACULAR 0.4% (aka ACULAR LS 0.4%). I'm drawing a blank and she's going to NEED some help when the free samples run out. Also, IF the doctor decides that surgery is the best or only option, she'll need a grant to pay for that as well. Bonnie lost her job on 01 March of this year (just prior to her moving into my house). With the loss of her job, her insurance went away as well. Right after that her health problems started to escalate to the point that I can no longer carry her. Any assistance you can give her will be much appreciated. Jerry jerryjj1@yahoo.com
 
hi tyra, i loved your show about health . i learned alot of things that i didn't know. thanks for being a great role model for all women everywhere. and thank you for showing us things we didn't know. now we are going to be more cautious about our health. thank u!!!!
 
hi tyra i am from barbados i watch your show every day you made me a strong woman thank you very much
 
(Responding to the comments that were made regarding the pregnant prostitiute.) I look at this way... if your too young to take care of your self why would you put your self in a messed up situation by getting your self pregnant. She knew the consequences so why sit up there and complain about working at McDonalds which is minimum wage job. Why would you get pregannt while you are selling yourself? It's digusting!! I'm tired of these young girls trying to live RESPONSIBLE adults lives and no nothing about the real world and what its like out there. You all run the streets then you want pitty from people. Well I'm sorry but I dont pitty none of you. Why didn't this girl at least try to go to school and make something of her self since she was too busy trying to live life like regular adults.
 
RE: Anonymous on "Person who will never watch this show again" Like you can spell any better sweetheart. Don't put yourself in a position for something like this in the first place. Both of you are wrong; both of you are right. McDonald's is probably the best job a pregnant teenager can get. It definitely beats selling your body. But that doesn't mean it is enough for someone to get on their feet. Minimum wage is not enough to pay all the bills, even with "the benefits"; it is not enough for a teenage, pregnant, mother to live on when nobody is there to help her. I don't agree with selling your body to pay for bills, but I disagree with how she was treated. She's been disrespected and been treated like garbage her whole life. Don't you feel ashamed for doing that to her with everybody watching? How many people watch your show? It's pretty bad when you think about it. And I'm sure she didn't walk away from this any better than she came into it. Isn't the Tyra show supposed to help people? I don't think it helped in this case. And minimum wage can't get you by. Intellect has nothing to do with it. Diapers, formula, baby clothing, food, electricity, rent, gas, car - how can you keep up with all of THAT on minimum wage? The only intellect that has to do with that is yours. For lacking enough to think that a single, teenage pregnant mom can live on her own. Working at MCDONALDS. Life isn't cheap. People do anything to live.
 
to the person who will "never watch tyra's show again": one, learn to spell. it bugs me. two, when a teenager makes adult decisions, and screws up, that teenager is choosing to be treated as an adult. tyra was treating her in a way that matched her decision. she did not "make a mistake by getting pregnant," she made a mistake by choosing to put her body out there for anyone to do anything to for money. it IS her fault for allowing it to heppen. three, mcdonalds has a LOT of great benefits. the pay might be minimum wage, but minimum wage is what it is because that is the amount that an average person can get by if they are INTELLIGENT. the young lady could get back on her feet by working at mcdonalds and grow from there. all that goes without saying that at mcdonalds, you can have health care, dental, etc.
 
I watched the show on the Pregnant prostitue. To say you were a little harsh the things needed to be said. I myself got pregnant at the age of 14 and gave my child up for adoption. It was extremley hard and at such a young age even harder. It was a great decision that i made. And i was in an abusive relationship for three years, that goes back to one of your previous shows. It is very hard to walk away when they know your family and its scary to think of the things that they could do to you. And then at the age of 16 I became pregnant again. I did not tell anyone until i was around 4 months along. Not knowing how my family was going to react. But luckly everyone was very pleased. I had help. And i have been looking for a job for 2 years and have not yet found one. So my family has helped me a lot. So when that women said her family was not there im sure they would have came around if she had gave them the time to. I understand how she feels. but i would never have put myself through doing that. I would not want to put my body or my baby in that position. There is something out there that she could do. I would love to be on your show to talk to teens about the danger of teen pregnancy and abusive boyfriends. I feel like i have been throuh it all. In such a short time...I love you show and i watch it everyday....
 
I watched your show about the pregnant prostitute and I think you were a little harsh with the young lady. Did not remember she was just a teenager and made a mistake by getting pregnant. She went to her family asking for help & they turned her way,she went to the man who got her pregnant her turned her away. Like she said how far could she get working at mcdonalds? Those are only considered the working poor she needed to get some money saved pay some bills and get back on her feet. I dought she didn't plan on working there all her life. You talked to her as if she wae a grown woman with a mind to reason lodgiclly. SHE'S A TEENAGER. Did you offer her any help, did you get any assistance? No you just made her feel & look bad on national tv. I'm sure she's not proud of what she had to do, but it beats being pregnant & living in on the streets or in somebodies back alley. I pray that one day this young teeenage woman can & will get her life together for her own sake & for the sake of her child. You were in a position to help her up instead you stomped on her. how you showed her at her job in her underwear was not in good taste. I usually don't watch your show, I let my husband watch what he wanted & we watched your show that day. What you did & said was hurtful, hateful & distasteful. I will never watch your show again. I was taught if you can't say anything nice don't say anything. I applaud the young teen for standing on her on two feet when everyone else let her down (family)
 
Tyra your an amazing person. I have always looked up to you as a role model especially in your show "Americas Next Top Model" I think your such an inspiration to women everywhere. Your show is entertaining and you tend too bring dark issues to light, and help out the people who need it most. Your a strong beautiful girl.
 
i luvv it mz tyraa i really learned alot todaeee im impressed of all the things that our out there for the femalezzz k much lubb n a kliss lik dizz mmuuuuuaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! evitah andrade
 
Love your show Tyra, you are a great role model. I am a registered nurse and am studying Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Several topics I think can be better understood by using Oriental/Chinese Medicine. I.E. a tongue coating that is sticky white indicates phlegm in the body (and possibly poor digestion) and "goat stool" poop or thin stools means LV Qi Stagnation (may also see irritation, frustration, etc.). There are patterns and herbal medicines/ Acupuncture that can help with these problems. Please look into Acupuncture- it is the next greatest upcoming thing in healthcare!! And then have me on your show. LOL!
 
omg tyra I love your show so much. I learned a lot on today's show.



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