The word "diet" has largely come to mean deprivation and the intent to lose weight. In reality, many people follow specific diets in an effort to improve their health and well being. According to the American Cancer Society, one-third of all...
Exercise can worsen some respiratory conditions in people with conditions such as asthma and emphysema. However, the right exercises can improve the health of your lungs by strengthening the muscles that control breathing. Exercise also helps you...
Iodine is a trace element necessary for thyroid hormone synthesis. Because iodine is found primarily in oceans and most soil in the world contains only limited amounts, iodine deficiency is common. In addition to negatively affecting thyroid...
Fruits, vegetables and legumes are rich in micronutrients, or vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Fatty fish have healthy fats that enhance your health. While macronutrients like carbohydrates, protein and fat are primarily needed for energy...
Smoking is a very difficult habit to quit. Part of this is due to the presence of nicotine, which is a powerful stimulant for certain parts of the brain. Because nicotine is addictive, quitting smoking causes you to experience nicotine withdrawal,...
Iodine is an essential mineral that you need to obtain from dietary sources in order to prevent health problems caused by iodine deficiency. Iodine is provided by certain foods such as table salt, as well as seafood, including sea vegetables like...
Everyone wants to be healthy or improve their health, but making the change to live a healthful lifestyle can be intimidating. It might seem labor-intensive, expensive or simply not doable. But making little changes and adjustments can lead to...
Poor circulation can be affected by many things. While some people are genetically inclined to having better circulation than others, many factors in your life can affect how well blood and oxygen are delivered to various parts of your body. This...
Functional medicine combines the best medical practices from around the world. It is a holistic, patient-centered, personal medicine committed to wellness and prevention of illness. Its practitioners aim to identify and cure underlying causes of...
Going green has become increasingly popular as people around the world are becoming more aware of their impact on the environment. The green living philosophy centers on certain lifestyle changes designed to benefit the Earth, including a...
High blood pressure affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. High salt intake does not cause high blood pressure. It often develops gradually over the years or is precipitated by a medication or an...
As the second largest organ in the human body, the liver is instrumental in cleansing the blood, producing digestive bile and storing energy in the form of glycogen. According to the American Liver Foundation, the liver weighs approximately 3 lbs....
Your physical activity habits and what you eat are two of the most important factors in determining your health, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Improving your diet or maintaining a healthy one and incorporating regular exercise...
Living a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy, but it is rewarding. A healthy diet and regular exercise can help you have more energy and help boost your mood. If you are worried about whether you're eating healthy or getting enough exercise, talk...
The Facts The National Cancer Institute estimates that there were over 10.8 million cancer survivors living in the United States in 2004 (the most recent data from the American Cancer Society "Facts and Figures 2008"). That number had more than...
Employee wellness programs are often offered as incentives for prospective employees and perks for current ones. The programs focus on keeping employees' minds and bodies healthy, using tools like preventative care clinics, exercise facilities,...
The Paleo diet is a gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, legume-free and sugar-free diet based on the foods that humans ate as they evolved. The staple foods of the Paleo diet are seasonal vegetables and fruits, free-range fowl and their eggs,...
In yogic thinking, breathing exercises, also known as pranayama, control the universal life energy within every person. Focusing on the natural rhythmic process where the lungs contract and expand may help to improve mind, body and spirit...
The average American worker is more stressed and unhealthier than ever in this hectic day and age, working closer to 50 hours a week than 40. The days are filled with job responsibilities and obligations to family. Men, in particular, are prone to...
Many factors contribute to the health of your hair -- including your diet, age, stress level, genetics and hair care techniques. Exercises such as yoga and performing inversions like handstands may contribute to healthy hair. Handstands increase...
The liver is an important organ in your body that functions in digesting fats in the foods you eat as well as filtering wastes and toxins from your blood, according to the American Liver Foundation. Therefore, caring for your liver as much as...
You can take many steps to improve your health. Most of them are not difficult and do not require much extra effort. If you truly want to improve your health, it will involve being more active and eating right. If you are doing these things and...
It would be difficult to overstate the importance of health, and part of being healthy is maintaining an appropriate weight. Weighing the right amount for the age and height can help reduce your risk of heart disease, and eating the right kinds of...
According to the American Liver Foundation, the liver is the second largest and most important organ in the human body. It treats toxic substances and eliminates them from the body. Other responsibilities include changing food into energy,...
Building strong bones throughout your life helps maintain your body's physical integrity and may prevent osteoporosis, a condition that causes your bones to become weak and brittle, increasing your risk of injuries and fractures. Bones are living...
Joint pain is a common problem among athletes as well as those who exercise occasionally. Bursitis, tendinitis and arthritis are among a few of the reasons you might experience joint pain at one time or another. The joints of the shoulders, elbows...
The prostate is a walnut-sized reproductive gland in men that provides seminal fluid, which carries the semen. Over time, the prostate begins to grow, which can cause troublesome urinary symptoms. For men, protecting their prostate health begins...
If your hair has been looking drab and limp, it might need a pick-me-up. While you might think your hair is not naturally beautiful, your unimpressive mane might be the result of how you are treating it. Limp, lifeless hair can be caused by heat...
The kidneys perform two vital functions for the body: regulating body fluids and excreting toxic wastes. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse notes that when the kidneys are healthy, they filter and clean the blood and send waste out of...
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