Although participating in athletic activities is considered beneficial to your health, there is inherent physical risk in any athletic or sporting activity. A personal health record can literally be a life-saver in the event you need medical...
MyPyramid is a resource put together by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Also called "The Food Pyramid," MyPyramid provides personal health nutrition guidelines, including proper food choices for good health. MyPyramid and...
The use of herbs for health and healing dates back more than 5,000 years. The Pen Tsao Ching, the earliest recorded herbal manual, was written in China about 3,500 B.C.E., according to Michael Castleman, author of "The New Healing Herbs." Herbs...
Exercise has numerous personal health benefits. An appropriate exercise goal for most people is about five weekly exercise sessions, each lasting 30 to 60 minutes; however, even a small amount of physical activity is beneficial and better than no...
Nutrition is critical for health and well-being and is important at every stage of life. Foods provide energy, nutrients and other substances needed for health. Optimal nutritional status helps ensure a healthy pregnancy and a robust newborn. Poor...
Your body carefully regulates the balance between acidic and alkaline chemicals in your body, because an imbalance between these substances can result in your proteins and cells not working properly. Despite this regulation, sometimes parts of...
Sugar intake has increased by 28 percent since 1983 and is a contributor to the nationwide obesity epidemic, as well as other health problems, the Center for Science in the Public Interest notes. Sweet foods contain large amounts of sugar and can...
Unrefined coconut oil is a staple culinary ingredient used in several tropical cultures. During the last half of the 20th century, nutritionists labeled coconut oil as unhealthy. However, the stigma surrounding it is reversing. New studies show...
The importance of good personal hygiene goes beyond looking, feeling and smelling fresh. It's potentially a matter of life and death. Failing to wash your hands, for example, may spread food-borne illnesses such as E-coli, which can result in...
Personal trainers provide an important service for men who take fitness and health seriously. You don't have to belong to a fitness studio, however, to reap the benefits of personal training. Plenty of certified trainers will come to train you in...
Ireland's National Training Center offers the National Qualification in Exercise Health Studies and Personal Training, or NQEHSPT. The program offers tuition for budding personal trainers. The training isn't accredited to any American PT training...
Insurance has become the method by which most Americans have their health-care costs paid. By paying a regular monthly bill for health insurance, the cost of expected health care events is spread out into even payments and the cost of major...
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis among men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It develops when excess uric acid forms crystals in a single joint. Pain and swelling might come on suddenly and last...
There are several common diseases that can lead to the inability to gain weight -- but there could also be a simpler explanation, such as not getting enough calories in your diet. Knowing what signs and symptoms to look for can help determine if...
Patient health information, also known as PHI, refers to information contained in medical records and/or information that you may exchange with any medical professional. Personal health information is specific to you as a person and could contain...
Stomach fat can seem very stubborn. It is possible to have a flatter, sexier stomach by making a few simple changes to your lifestyle. Making the right changes, and sticking to them, can burn the fat from your stomach and leave you feeling...
Abilify is an antipsychotic drug usually prescribed to treat psychotic conditions. Among the side effects of Abilify, weight gain is not uncommon. When taking Abilify, it is important to lose the gained weight in a safe, healthy manner by making...
Seroquel is an anti-psychotic drug usually prescribed to treat psychotic conditions. Among the side effects of Seroquel, weight gain is not uncommon. When taking Seroquel, it is important to lose the gained weight in a safe, healthy manner by...
Eating seasonally can be good for your health, your taste buds and your budget. If a food is in season, it often does not have to travel as far from the farm to your table, which makes it taste and appear fresher and may even retain more...
A healthy diet is a powerful tool in reducing high blood pressure. One of the most effective programs for lowering blood pressure through diet is the National Institutes of Health's DASH eating plan. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop...
Losing 45 pounds is never easy and can sometimes be downright discouraging to try. This is especially true when weight is regained as soon as the dieting stops. The best way to lose weight and keep it off is through lifestyle changes that continue...
There are many diet plans available offering different ways for you to lose weight and maintain it. The diet industry can be dangerous, particularly if you are desperate to lose weight and disregard your own personal health. Many men and women...
Herbal supplements to increase testosterone have been used for centuries by various cultures, according to Natural News. Many of these herbs are known as aphrodisiacs, since increasing testosterone may lead to an increased sex drive, especially in...
The Nutrex Research Lipo 6 fat burner is an energy and diet supplement that comes in pill form. According to the company, Lipo 6 has been selected as fat loss product of the year four times, which suggests it may be effective for you. Nutrex...
Herbal Slim is one of many weight management supplements that promises fast, safe and effective weight loss. The supplement's manufacturer stresses that the all natural ingredients in Herbal Slim make it a superior weight loss product that isn't...
Prednisone is the generic name for a drug prescribed to treat and prevent inflammation. Among the side effects of prednisone, rapid weight gain is very common. When taking prednisone, it is important to lose the gained weight in a safe, healthy...
Checking your pulse during exercise promotes safe and effective workouts. Typically, people new to exercising should aim to get their pulse to 50 percent of its maximum rate, while fit people usually can get up to a target heart rate of up to 85...
Thousands of years ago, food was often scarce, and walking was the primary mode of transportation. Until people had the ability to grow and store food readily, about 150 years ago, men and women changed their use of the community food supply,...
Practitioners of holistic nutrition teach that food is more than a source of fuel for the human body. Good and bad emotions, physical satiety and personal health are all attached to our food choices in one way or another. The purchasing,...
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