How many times have you read or heard that " you should eat a healthy balanced diet "? This is one of the most commonly given advices about eating healthy , but what exactly does it mean? All the Nutrients you need...
Think back to the last few days. How many hours have you spent sitting? People with less sitting time tend to have a longer life and be happier. It's not only the time spent sitting that counts. Sitting for long periods of...
You probably don't worry too much when you're young about forgetting your keys, phone, or even the name of a person you just met. As you get older, forgetfulness becomes a bigger problem. Why can't I recall things the...
Your doctor may order tests to measure your blood sugar (glucose) level. Blood tests can be performed in a variety of ways, but they are all looking for higher levels than normal. Diabetes is a condition that occurs when...
Our bodies undergo many changes as we age. It is possible that we will not be as able to lift weights or run as fast as we did when we were young. We may start to develop wrinkles and...
To help people reduce their sugar intake and weight, artificial sweeteners are used in more and more food and beverages. Aspartame and other ingredients such as sucralose and saccharin are sweeter than sugar, but contain fewer calories. This...
Many people are searching for more sustainable and healthier ways to eat as more research is being done on the health and environmental effects of meat consumption. Clinical research has also shown that a diet based on whole...
Health guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of American adults do not meet this goal . People may not engage...
The US Department of Health and Human Services declared a public emergency on August 4, 2022 regarding the spread of monkeypox. This declaration will strengthen and accelerate government response to the outbreak. What Is Monkeypox The monkeypox virus is...
Seizures can be of many types. Body-shaking convulsions are just one. Seizures can be of many types and severity levels. Some may only cause subtle physical changes, while others will not show any symptoms at all. It is easy...
