There’s always been a debate in the health community about what is exactly is healthy. Few people dispute the benefits of movement, however. But the type of exercise you choose does matter. By nature, exercise stresses and challenges the body. It breaks down muscle fibers so they can grow stronger in recovery and enlarges the [...]
The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart attack and you don’t have to be older to be at risk. People of any age can be afflicted. Heart attacks occur when the blood supply to the heart is blocked. The three main causes of heart attacks are clogged heart arteries, an unhealthy diet and [...]
While weight gain and obesity are on the rise, so are the desires of many people to avoid the traps of weight gain and disease. It seems that the country is divided between people who eat fast food and guzzle soda, and those who are always looking for healthier options. The problem is that the [...]
Health experts tend to argue about which foods and beverages are healthy to consume but most people agree that tea is pretty healthy. While it’s true that tea is low in calories, sugar and fat, can soothe body and soul and has some medicinal properties, it is also true that not all tea is made [...]
It’s no secret that obesity has been on the rise in America. According to the most recent data, obesity rates for adults exceed 35 percent in four states, 30 percent in 25 states and are above 20 percent in all states. Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate at 36.2 percent and Colorado has the [...]
Failing eyesight is not an inevitable fact of aging. What you eat can contribute to or detract from the health of your eyes and the strength and clarity of your vision. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, your vision is dependent largely on your lifestyle. Getting the right nutrients from food can go far in preserving [...]
Having a quick and efficient metabolism is the key to weight loss. Contrary to popular belief, eating a very low-calorie diet that does not support your metabolism will actually slow it down and stymie the weight loss process. While eating regular, well-portioned, whole food meals can actually boost metabolism. So what exactly is metabolism? Simply [...]
Ironically diet soda doesn’t do what people expect it to do. It’s neither a healthier option than regular soda nor does it help people lose weight, according to researchers at Purdue University. After studying the effects of drinking diet soda researcher believe that drinks with artificial sweeteners should have the same warning from health officials [...]
Here’s a reason to embrace your curves. Oxford University recently did a research study on behinds and found that big butts are healthy butts! The study revealed that women with bigger behinds have lower cholesterol, as well as an excess of heart-healthy omega 3 fats, which also help brain development. That means that people with [...]
To prevent disease, you must keep your body in balance. pH level is one of the best ways to measure that balance. pH stands for power of hydrogen, which is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in the body. It is an indication of how acid or how alkaline the body is. How to [...]
