Cholesterol is a fatty, viscous substance produced by the liver. This substance has many purposes inside the body and in normal amounts it is benefic for the proper activity of the organism. Cholesterol has a very important role in protecting blood cells from damage, by covering their superficial membrane. The body also uses cholesterol in [...]
Imagine the frustrated person who says, “I do at least 30 minutes of cardio in every training session I do spinning classes, cross trainer and StairMaster. But when it comes to going running I feel so unfit and can’t last more than 10 mins!”
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have a [...]
Alzheimer?s disease is a form of dementia that causes gradual loss of a person?s mental abilities. It initially affects the cerebral cortex and often starts off as simple forgetfulness.
As the disease progresses, the person?s personality may undergo a complete transformation for the worse. The ability to think and function normally may be almost fully lost.
Is [...]
Statistics reveal that around 20 percent of people in the United States have abnormally high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a major factor of risk in heart disease and therefore it needs to be reduced to normal levels in order to maintain the health of the organism. In some people, high cholesterol levels can be lowered [...]
People with high blood cholesterol levels are very exposed to developing heart disease. High cholesterol levels are common to people with ages over 50, people with weight problems, people with gastro-intestinal disorders and people with diabetes. High blood cholesterol levels can be the result of either overproduction of the substance (due to liver dysfunctions) or [...]
There are a few things that can help anyone to look better and feel better fast. Forget the “magic” diet pills, energy drinks, and un-proven weight loss methods. These types of solutions might seem like an “easy fix” but they don’t lead to real, lasting changes in your health, energy levels, or body composition.
Follow the [...]
Fitness is basically the process of doing physical activities, to keep your body in shape. Fitness can include anything from, swimming, running, exercise, weight training and aerobics. Everyone should try to incorporate some form of physical activity, into their daily lives. You don’t need to run a marathon, just choose some activities, [...]
New research is appearing now that’s showing the link between the consumption of food additives by children ? especially food colorings ? and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Well-informed parents have long realized that the consumption of food additives causes hyperactivity in their children, but most conventional doctors have dismissed the idea as pure [...]
A habit is a pattern of behaviour that you do repeatedly. Some habits are good,
some are not. Some habits literally cut off years from your life, such as smoking and
stress (perceiving events or circumstances as ’stressful’ and reacting accordingly).
Some add years and quality to your life, such as regular moderate physical exercise
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Prevention is always better than cure. However, it is difficult to prevent a disease like idiopathic Scoliosis, which has no known cause. Even if the cause is known, as in congenital Scoliosis, further research is required to prevent its occurrence. Therefore, Treatment is vital in Scoliosis.
Scoliosis, which is marked by abnormal spinal curvature, is [...]
