Obesity is a worldwide problem that affects millions of people both young and old. This is a problem that could potentially affect anyone. If you are not cautious in how you manage your lifestyle you too can fall victim to this world-wide dilemma. Several life-threatening illnesses are associated with fatness. If you are not heavy already then be alert that you are not overeating your way to becoming obese and discover how to stop overeating...more
Obesity is a worldwide problem that affects millions of people both young and old. This is a problem that could potentially affect anyone. If you are not watchful in how you handle your lifestyle you too can fall victim to this world-wide crisis. Several life-threatening illnesses are associated with fatness. If you are not obese already then be cautious that you are not overeating your way to becoming obese and understand the answer to how can I...more
Avian Flu: The bad news firstWell, it's flu season again. Only this time, we hear everyone talking about avian fluâ¦the Super flu which is expected to wreck havoc across our land in the not so distant months.So what is avian flu? Avian flu is bird flu. Yes, you read that right, "Avian flu is bird flu." And why might that be such bad news?If you pursue the news much, you will read that the deadliest disease in history is widely regarded as the Spanish Flu epidemic which killed 40 million people in just months. Scientists now believe the epidemic was an avian flu pandemic. In other words, the virus came from birds - it is believed - and a virus similar to this one -called the "H5N1" (a form of avian flu virus).Its origins? Most scientists agree it originated in Asia, as this one.Flu comes every season. It comes in one of two forms, Type A or Type B influenza. Type A is the more potent of these kinds of flu, and avian flu is Type A. These strains kill.The current avian flu bug is infecting and spreading throughout the poultry industry in Asia.Why so often in Asia? Simply putâ¦and here is a key to understanding how to deal with avian flu - poultry farms are absolutely filthy....more
Introduction Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in intelligence, memory, behavior, judgment, and language. It is the most common form of mental decline in older adults. Alzheimer's gets worse over time, but the course of the disease varies from person to person. Some people may still be able to...more
The functioning and activities of the thyroid is one of the most influential processes in the human body. This is because the overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones can have adverse effects on the human body and its functioning. As such, it is important that a person undergo thyroid tests frequently and regularly to monitor the level...more
It is rare that women consider their bone health before the onset of any injuries or diseases to the bones. As such, once they take notice of their bone health, chances are that any disease they may have noticed is already advanced. That is why it is important for women to pay attention to their bone health starting when they are still young. The correlation between bone health and lifestyle has been given tremendous importance in recent years because of findings in several studies that lifestyle has a huge impact on the bone health of women. Most often, ignoring bone health and healthy lifestyle leads to osteoporosis and other risk factors to the bones such as fractures. Lifestyles That are Detrimental to Women's Bone Health There are certain lifestyles and habits that are harmful to the bone health of women. Some of these are the following: * Smoking. Smoking is one of the most common unhealthy activities that some women indulge in that is very harmful to their bone health. This is because smoking takes away the calcium in your bones, weakening their structure. When this happens, risks to fractures are multiplied.* Drinking. Drinking, just like smoking, is also harmful to the...more
The production of bodily hormones is one thing that few people have full appreciation for. In fact, most do not even know what hormones are and what they do to the body. Scarcely will there be an individual who is well versed as to what would happen...more
Ok so you want get rid of an unwanted tattoo? If you live in or near the New York area then you already know you have over 100 options for clinics that perform laser tattoo removal in NYC. There is a reason there are so many doctors advertising laser...more
Recently I have been required me to get a real crash course in the body art world. As I have mentioned on many occasions I am not hostile to tattoos I simply rather individuals to acquire educated on the subject matter before submitting to such a...more
Why bother taking vitamins at all? Our forefathers survived just fine without multi vitamin packs, why can't we? The answer to that question is easy, go look in your cupboards. Our forefathers ate a lot better than we do. High processed, homogenized,...more
Heart disease is one of the nation's deadliest killers taking the lives of almost one million Americans each year. Each of us has a different susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. Your fitness level and what you eat plays a major role....more
The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. When estrogen drops suddenly, as is seen when the ovaries are removed surgically (called surgical menopause), symptoms can be more severe. Perimenopause begins...more