The skin is an important bodily organ. It serves as a protective outer layer of the body and synthesizes vitamin D when exposed to the sun. For many people, skin is also a valued aspect of physical appearance. According to the American Skin...
The prostate is a reproductive gland that provides the bulk of the fluids contained in semen. During ejaculation, this gland contracts, forcing semen through the urethral tract. Prostatitis, or enlargement of the prostate gland, is one of its most...
Grey hair is a natural part of aging. By the age of 50, about half of Caucasians find that half their hair has turned grey (see Reference 3). Grey hair is caused by decreasing levels of melanin, which is a pigment that gives hair its color. This...
Good diet food is filling and nutritious, without many empty calories from unhealthy fats and added sugars and starches. Not all of the foods that you eat on a diet provide each of the essential nutrients, but the total amount of food that you eat...
You need to increase your calorie intake to gain weight, and nutrients that provide calories are fats, carbohydrates, including sugars and starches, and proteins. For the healthiest weight gain, choose high-calorie foods that also provide...
The prostate gland helps make, store and secrete a white milky fluid called semen that contains sperm. Prostate diseases, such as cancer, infections and enlargement, become common in men after 50 years of age. Certain foods and nutrients can...
The term immune system refers to a number of biological and physiological processes that work together in order to protect your body from disease. Your immune system involves various cells, tissues, proteins and organs. A number of different...
A large organ on the upper right side of your abdomen, the liver is in charge of metabolizing toxins such as alcohol, and certain medications. It also produces proteins that help in blood clotting, aids digestion, and stores vitamin and minerals,...
Noticing those first few strands of gray hair can be jarring, particularly if they are premature. Graying hair is related to a decreased level of melanin, which is what gives hair its pigment. According to the website Vitamins To Health, gray hair...
Regular practice of certain yoga postures increases digestive efficiency, according to WomenFitness.net, the online women's fitness magazine. A variety of yoga styles that incorporate these poses include Hatha or classical yoga such as Integral,...
All foods sold in the United States must feature a box labeled "Nutrition Facts" on their packaging. This box, located on the outside of the food's packaging, discloses both the beneficial and harmful ingredients in the food. This information is...
Making Rice Krispies Treats can be a fun way for families to enjoy quality time together and make a tasty treat. The calories in Rice Krispies Treats come from the ingredients, which are 3 tbsp. of butter, 10 oz. of marshmallows and 6 cups of Rice...
The Body Ecology Diet was created by Donna Gates with the intent to restore balance and optimal function to the digestive system, which is intimately linked to your immune, endocrine, circulatory and central nervous systems, says Donna Gates,...
What you put on the inside is often reflected on the outside. Unhealthy nails can be brittle, ridged and have white spots. Hair that is not well-nourished can appear dry and even fall out. Eating a balanced diet can give you shiny hair and solid...
Saunas and steam rooms are both becoming popular and have great benefits for your health and well-being. Many times the two terms get lumped together, but they are in fact not interchangeable. A majority of the benefits you see in one you will see...
The recipe for the original milk chocolate Hershey's bar has been around since 1900. Since then, Hershey's has expanded its chocolate bar line to include six flavors. The calories in each flavor vary slightly, but on average, a Hershey's chocolate...
To grow a healthy lawn, you need a healthy soil. When you use an organic lawn fertilizer, the microorganisms it supplies add life to the soil by fixing nitrogen from the air, generating carbon dioxide, breaking down mineral nutrients from rock and...
You may not see the connection, but numerous studies agree that cutting down your sugar intake can greatly reduce alcohol cravings. Because the body ultimately turns the carbs in alcohol into sugar, your body could be simply looking for another...
Sun dried black olives have a denser nutrient content than regular olives cured in brine. This includes "good" nutrients, such as monounsaturated fat, and "bad" nutrients, such as sodium. The trace vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and...
Although many people associate the kiwi fruit with New Zealand, the fruit is native to China, particularly in the country's northern and eastern regions. There are 10 different varieties of kiwi, although the green kiwi is the variety most...
Dementia is a cognitive condition characterized by difficulty with language and communication, eating, memory and basic self-care. According to the Mayo Clinic, vascular dementia - one of the main types - may be diet-related. This type of dementia...
There's nothing more frustrating than working hard at losing weight, and stepping on the scale and not seeing it move. Losing weight is not only tough physically, but it can be tough mentally as well. Depending on what type of weight loss program...
A healthful diet can be achieved with step-by-step nutrient enhancement, including a focus on protein. What is your daily dose? Does it fall above or below the Food and Drug Administration recommendation of 50 grams in a 2,000-calorie diet? You...
The important thing to remember when choosing foods to eat when losing weight is that a study of 141 34- to 59-year-old women by Harvard Medical School concluded that "there was virtually no correlation between calorie intake and body weight."...
A handful of foods supply the most nutrition in their categories to support your body in its many daily tasks. Good nutrition, however, involves not only which beneficial nutrients a food contains but also what it doesn't contribute in detrimental...
Eating a balanced diet each day helps keep kids healthy in many ways, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy food helps keep your muscles, bones, skin, teeth and other body functions strong. Healthy eating can also...
Some foods slow metabolism, and others cause you to gain weight, which also slows down your body processes. The end result is a cycle of not being able to burn off the calories that you take in from food. Many poor dietary practices come from...
Although raw vegetables should be part of any diet, dressings that contain unhealthy fats and preservatives add empty calories that detract from the salad's health benefits. Certain types of fats are good for you. Your body requires fat to...
According to MayoClinic.com, 45 to 65 percent of calories consumed each day should come from carbohydrates; mainly complex carbohydrates, healthy fruits and dairy. Carbohydrates provide the body with fuel for all of its functions. All...
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