The Effects of BMI on Health

The Effects of BMI on Health

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person’s body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual’s height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or…

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Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by John Howard Thousands of people around the world suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Though there is no specific general cure that is available for IBS, there are several IBS treatment options that are available, which can provide relief from the symptoms. A combination of different types of…

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Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television…

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Break Through That Weight Loss Plateau

Break Through That Weight Loss Plateau

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

You’ve been clocking in extra hours at the gym and watching your diet, but that scale refuses to budge. The dreaded weight-loss plateau can happen to even the most committed dieter and fitness buff, but you don’t have to stay stuck there forever. Here are some simple tips and strategies…

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What Are the Symptoms of Food Intolerance?

What Are the Symptoms of Food Intolerance?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Doubling over with abdominal pain or running for the bathroom after every meal can be painful, annoying and embarrassing. Food intolerance can be less severe than food allergies, but it too can be inconvenient and troublesome. It’s important to know what the symptoms of food intolerance are in order to…

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Assess Your Risk for Osteoporosis

Assess Your Risk for Osteoporosis

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the micro-architecture of bones which result in bone fragility and higher susceptibility to fracture. Bone fractures mostly affect vertebrae, wrists, humeri and femura. Vertebral fractures and, with lower incidence fractures of the femoral neck, may occur spontaneously,…

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10 Nutrients Women Need

10 Nutrients Women Need

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

For years, vitamins and other supplements were viewed as a “one size fits all.” However, many recent studies have differentiated between men and women and have discovered supplements that are especially beneficial for women. Here are the top 10 nutrients for women: Folic acid or folate Folate, or synthetic folic…

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Dear Dairy: 5 Bennies You May Not Know

Dear Dairy: 5 Bennies You May Not Know

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

We’ve all heard that milk does a body good, but do you really know why? Milk’s health-enhancing benefits go beyond building stronger bones. There’s a whole list of perks that this dairy dream provides.  However, most people are unaware of the most obscure benefits of milk. Read on to learn…

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Smoking Cessation Products: The Hidden Dangers

Smoking Cessation Products: The Hidden Dangers

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Nicotine Gum…The Patch…Electric Cigarettes… Anyone who has ever tried to kick the habit is probably well aware of the many smoking cessation products on the market.  And with good reason. According to the American Cancer Society, only about 4 to 7 percent of Americans are able to quit smoking without…

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