Most of us know that having an occasional cup of low fat yoghurt is great for a healthy digestion. Yoghurt has also been proven to help maintaining good body weight and lower body mass index. Scientists are now finding that regular consumption of yoghurt also lowers our risk of high blood pressure. This information has […]
When you think of exercising are you just a bit selfish and just consider going to the gym and running through your own exercise programs? Kids today need exercise programs just as much or maybe more than you do. If kids play sports or take dance or gymnastics this is a great start to get […]
If you are sick and tired of hearing about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, you are not the only one. We all know that omega-3 fatty acids play very important role in normal growth, development and the function of the brain. They are also known to protect you from the heart disease. So, if […]
Statins, such as popular Crestor, are well known drugs for lowering cholesterol. But, it became quite obvious that the drug has side effects, and they are not in the range of “upset stomach” or “nausea”. Some people who were taking statins developed diabetes. So, would you take statins to prevent heart attack caused by your […]
According to the American Heart Association, every 34 seconds one person in the USA suffers from a heart attack. In 2008, 405,309 people died from a heart attack. CDC reports that every year about 785,000 Americans have a first coronary heart attack and that more than half of them will have another one. What makes […]
So many people spend most of their awake time in front of their computers: we now shop online, find out mates, exchange recipes, check where are our kids, play, plan, bank and in general conduct our daily lives. So, there is no surprise that the health practitioners are trying to use online tools to give […]
So many of us gave up our addiction to soft drinks and switched to diet sodas, out of guilt and concern for our waistline. We were so proud of ourselves and so self-righteous. But, it might not be enough. The latest study calls for concern because of potential link between diet soft drinks consumption and […]
Frank Rella was teaching a high school music class when he had a wake-up call that changed his life. Frank felt pain in his chest and left work early.
Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood against arteries. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you know what are common symptoms and signs of high blood pressure?
Your Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is your heart rate upon waking in the morning, before you get out of bed and start your breakfast, shower and commute to work. Studies are now finding that your Resting Heart Rate is an indicator of your basic fitness level and a strong predictor of cardiovascular health. Normal Adult […]
