by Eva Perry Did you know that when you are dieting, there are positive and negative effects to your skin? Good nutrition is a key factor in maintaining that healthy glow and elasticity that many people strive to obtain. Healthier food choices are usually made when dieting. This means adding…
I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very…
by: Alex Syrov One of the problems that women face is a blood sugar. There are a number of factors that can cause high blood sugar levels. Pregnancy and menopause change estrogen levels which affect metabolism and how body processes fat. In turn, that affects blood sugar levels. Menstruation also…
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…
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…
by Dr. John Anne The causes of diabetes are still not fully understood. Neither are medical scientists able to explain why some people develop diabetes and others don’t. Certain factors have, however, been clearly identified that contribute to the development of diabetes. Is Diabetes Inherited? Heredity is a major factor….
Between 60,000 to 100,000 people die every year of a deadly medical condition known as deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms and lodges deep in a vein, typically inside the calf or thigh muscle. These clots can break off and make their way…
If you have diabetes, then you may worry about how to use an insulin pen. But it’s simple and safe, as long as you follow the steps below. Managing diabetes got a lot more convenient with the invention of insulin pens. Before that, diabetics had to use a syringe and…
By Robert Riles There are many foods that help improve the memory power. Consuming these foods not only greatly enhances the memory power of an individual, but assists all round growth of the individual. It is recommended that people consume a healthy diet to maintain a level of intelligence. There…
The United States is clearly the fattest nation in the world. According to world obesity statistics, 30.6 percent of Americans are obese. Running a close second is Mexico, with 24.2 percent, and coming in third is the United Kingdom with an even 23 percent. These obesity statistics represent individuals of…