We have totally dysfunctional relationship with our vitamins. Most people think that they can live on macaroni and cheese and take care of all that healthy stuff by popping a multivitamin every day. Others pop vitamins anyway, just in case, even if they eat normal, healthy food. About 40 percent Americans are taking multivitamins daily, […]
We can be 200 pounds obese person, or we can be 200 pounds lean, very fit muscle-bound athlete. Our 200 pounds can consist of mostly fat, or of pure muscles. Of course, we all prefer that our body consists mostly of muscles, particularly if we are body builders or athletes. Body fat percentage is considered […]
Our nation is aging. The old age brings with it all the pains and aches and related health problems and issues. Of all of them, Alzheimer’s disease is the most feared. Slow but inevitable loss of memory and a sense of self is the most alarming of all old-age related diseases. We do not […]
Hourglass figure in women was a popular measure of feminine beauty through centuries. A significant ratio between the waist and hips was considered a sign of great beauty, even more than the bust size. As the fashion changed, the most valued ratio changed too. At times, the most beautiful women were voluptuous, with ample hips […]
Should you drink alcohol when you are trying to lose weight? Dietitians and weight loss experts will tell you categorically: no. But, the effects of alcohol on obesity have been extensively researched and the scientists did not find a positive correlation. On the contrary, several studies found that drinking in moderation can prevent obesity.
We might not be ready to admit it, but we all occasionally snore. More than 45 percents of men and 30 percents of women snore fairly regularly. Nevertheless, we mostly consider snoring a trivial issue and ignore it. Except if we sleep next to a heavy snorer, who keeps not only us, but the […]
Did you notice that everyone is trying to lose weight, particularly people who really do not have any weight to lose? Everyone is trying to achieve some imaginary, self-imposed ideal weight. Mostly, our ideal weight depends on the photos of models and movie stars we see in magazines, or we just want to fit into […]
When most people think about Dyslexia, they think of a childhood disorder. The truth is that many adults have dyslexia since it is not something you grow out of. Most adults have learned to cope with the symptoms, but they still have the disorder.
BAC or blood alcohol concentration is dependent on the amount of alcohol that you drink, your weight, liver function, gender, food consumed, metabolism, and other variables. A calculator can help you determine what amount is safe over the time period you are going to be drinking, but it is only an estimate.
Most people buy organic food because it is better for them, because they are concerned about their exposure to pesticides or because they think it is better for the environment. But, let”s face it, not all of us can afford to spend about $500 more a year on our food so that we would buy […]
