Metabolism is the body's process of breaking down fuel for energy. Men generally have a higher metabolism than women, but metabolism becomes slower with age. Thousands of pills, supplements and drinks advertised on the Internet and on television...
The day before a swim meet is a time for you to relax, eat well, enjoy yourself, get plenty of sleep and visualize swimming your best. Pack your gear in your swim bag so you don't get stressed trying to remember everything the morning of the meet....
Testosterone is a hormone that exists in both male and female bodies, although it is most abundant in males. Testosterone levels decrease in men beginning in their 30s, according to the Mayo Clinic. In some men, testosterone levels drop...
People experience stress for different reasons. Financial strain, troubled relationships, work-related strain and major life events such as weddings and raising children are common stress triggers. Stress also affects people in different ways....
Testosterone peaks in men from puberty until about age 30. After that, most men lose about 1 percent of their remaining testosterone per year, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of low testosterone include reduced sexual desire, infertility,...
About 50 percent of Americans drink coffee every day, at an estimated three to four cups per person, according to a 2009 CBSNews.com article. Its popularity is from the kick it provides, says Bennet Weinberg, author of two books on the beverage,...
If you're anxious to get back into those pre-pregnancy clothes, diet and exercise are the key, but new moms need to make sure they're not rushing things. The conventional wisdom is to go easy until your six-week postpartum checkup. If you're a...
Fibromyalgia's characteristic muscle fatigue and pain used to confound physicians and patients alike. In the past, physicians sometimes viewed it as insignificant discomfort, leaving sufferers at a loss for treatment. However, this debilitating...
A healthy body sets the stage for your day-to-day well-being and how well you will age. Maintaining fitness through good nutrition and exercise promotes efficient circulation, digestion and musculoskeletal strength. This allows you to live an...
It takes perseverance to follow good eating, sleeping, exercising and skin care habits, but this type of healthy lifestyle pays off daily. The right nutrition and amount of sleep fuels your everyday activities and workouts. Regular sun protection...
Teens snoozing in class, sacked out on the couch, sleeping until noon on weekends--sometimes, it seems like adolescents go through much of the day with their eyes closed. Between the demands of school, part-time jobs, sports and social lives,...
If irritability, disturbed sleep patterns and fatigue have motivated you to give up caffeine, you may find that some of these side effects get worse if you quit abruptly. A gradual caffeine detox will allow your body to adjust to increasingly...
Regular exercise during the teenage years strengthens adolescents' bodies, and also helps them maintain a healthy weight. As the body moves through its stages of development, a variety of changes occur to its shape and structure. Regular exercise...
For most people, exercise is a source of energy and vitality. Sometimes, however, instead of feeling revitalized, your body may feel exhausted after exercise. This can be due to a number of reasons, and it is important to assess the situation to...
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that one-year-old toddlers are in need of about 10 to 13 hours of sleep per day. When your one year old is waking through the night or will not fall asleep, this has adverse effects on his health and...
Being overweight increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In addition, being overweight stresses the joints, making exercise and everyday activities difficult. Losing between 5 and 10 percent of...
One of the best-ever "tricks" to help your weight-loss efforts is free, fun and relaxing. Everyone can do it -- but most don't do it enough. Call it the dream diet if you will, because the trick is simply getting a good night's sleep. That's...
Children with attention deficit disorder, or ADD, may be more prone to sleep difficulties than the average child. Problem with sleep in young children may even be a sign of attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder....
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a chronic condition that can affect children and continue into adulthood. Symptoms include inattention, being easily distracted, fidgeting, disorganized work habits, impulsive behavior,...
Stamina refers to strength, endurance and the ability to withstand a greater amount of physical challenge. You may have noticed that after a poor night's sleep, you felt sluggish the next day. After eating foods with empty calories like snacks...
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, may be twice as likely as children without the condition to have trouble sleeping. Teasing apart the cause and effect can be difficult because medical theories differ. Not only does...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been linked to sleep disorders, but the connection is unclear. Also unclear is the extent of influence one disorder has on the other. Both ADHD and sleep disorders can cause behavioral issues....
People who suffer from narcolepsy---a condition which causes sudden deep sleep---or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, may use prescription-level doses of the generically named dextroamphetamine to help treat symptoms. Dexedrine...
Whether people take their coffee black and bitter or sweet and creamy, it packs a caffeinated wallop that some consider a crucial jumpstart to their morning routine. Caffeine is ubiquitous in American society, with everyone from cola-guzzling...
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common health condition that involves problems with attention, hyperactivity or impulsive behaviors. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports some 8 to 10 percent of Americans have been...
Teenagers require a minimum of about nine hours of sleep each night, according to Mayo Clinic, but parents know they rarely achieve this. In fact, one out of 10 teenagers may sleep less than even six hours per night. This leads to daytime...
Weight loss occurs when you create a caloric deficit in your body. This means the amount of calories you are burning is greater than the amount of calories you are taking in. That is the good news. The bad news is, this is not always easy to do,...
After giving birth, many women experience an unpleasant surprise when their round, firm, pregnancy bellies give way to loose skin and belly flab. Although some women can shed the pregnancy pounds quickly through diet and exercise, others find it...
Eating right affects all aspects of your physical and mental health, yet the relationship between nutrients and sleep remains unclear, according to a December 2007 report in "Sleep Medicine." While additional research is needed, scientists are...
