Health Articles

Health | By peter radloff @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 11:14 AM

Anyone who has more than a few pounds to lose and has tried one or more diets knows how hard it is to lose weight and keep it off. Worse yet is when you follow a strict diet only to see disappointment on the scale when you still can't lose weight. It's normal to blame yourself for not trying hard enough and not having the will power to be able to follow the diet better. It's also normal to blame your lack of weight loss on the diet. However, once you've tried diet after diet ... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 5:07 AM

You may lovingly refer to them as "senior issues," but these slips of the tongue and moments of memory failure could be the first signs of Alzheimers. There are a whole host of emotions that come up when you're diagnosed with Alzheimers. Most Alzheimers sufferers fear losing their independence, whether it is their ability to drive or the luxury of living at home. While there may be no prevention or cure, there are some helpful hints for staving off the worst symptoms and man... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 4:22 AM

Bacteria and yeasts which produce alcohols preserve foods because the alcohol kills other organisms or slows their growth. Primitive peoples around the world have developed an interesting variety of fermented foods: cheeses, drinks, breads, fish pastes, nut pastes, and others. Bacteria have demonstrated an adept ability to mutate and foil drugs at a pace which nearly bests our research and development efforts. Bacteria in the human GI tract have been shown to produce vitamins and may oth... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 4:19 AM

West Nile virus is almost always spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected after feeding on birds that carry the virus. West Nile virus belongs to a family of viruses called Flaviviridae. It is spread by mosquitoes that have fed on the blood of infected birds. West Nile virus is a member of the Japanese encephalitis virus complex of the genus Flavivirus , family Flaviviridae . This genus includes nine viruses distributed around the world. Wes... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 4:08 AM

Cyanobacteria were essential for the developing of more complicated life forms They produced the oxygen in our atmosphere. This oxygen is needed for the much more energy efficient metabolism of mufti cellular organisms. Cyanobacteria grow in the water, where they produce much of the oxygen that we breathe. Once considered a form of algae, they are also known as blue-green algae. Viruses invade by attaching to a cell and injecting their genes or by being swallowed up by the cell. One study... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 4:06 AM

Bacteria, indeed, have retained their predominant position and hold sway not only by virtue of a long and illustrious history but also for abundant reasons of contemporary vigor. Bacteria give yogurt its tangy flavor and sourdough bread its sour taste. They make it possible for ruminant animals (cows, sheep, goats) to digest plant cellulose and for some plants, (soybean, peas, alfalfa) to convert nitrogen to a more usable form. Bacterial plasma membranes, the functional equivalen... more...

Health | By Kerry Thomas @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 1:53 AM

Using a neti pot to practice nasal irrigation is a very simple procedure. The key things to know is how to mix the saline solution and how to properly position the head so as to allow for proper drainage of the nostrils. One should begin the procedure by mixing the saline solution. Most neti pots will require you to use about one-quarter teaspoon of un-iodized salt. Slowly add warm water and stir the saline mix until the pot is full. This is a general amount to use for most netipot... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 1:32 AM

There are many benefits to wearing contact lenses and over the years since they first came on the market they have become safer and more durable. Today users can choose from a variety of different contacts some of which are even able to be worn for extended periods of time. However some things about these lenses have stayed the same. For example there is still a real need to understand how to care for the contacts in a proper manner and not only how to put them in and take them out but w... more...

Health | By Terry Parker @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 8:32 PM

If you are considering bariatric surgery, you should be aware of all of your options. This term refers to a series of surgical procedures designed to treat obesity. People who are significantly overweight and have not been able to effectively treat this condition with diet and exercise may benefit from one of these options, but only a doctor can make this official diagnosis. There are three main categories of bariatric surgical procedures, which include predominately malabsorptive proce... more...

Health | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 6:56 PM

With a recent frenzy over buying bottled water over drinking straight from the tap, it is no wonder big names like Evian, Vittel and Volvic and cashing in on the new ad campaigns of purity. The more people are convinced by how bottled water is pure the more likely they are of buying the product. Throw in a few details on how pure water keeps you looking and help you to lose weight and you sure to seal the deal on a customer coming to you for your little miracle in a bottle. However, what... more...

Health | By Ray Toofan @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 6:26 PM

Do you suffer from headaches, runny or itchy eyes, blocked sinuses, asthma, dizziness, nausea, fatigue or having trouble concentrating? If so you might be suffering from illnesses brought on by indoor pollutants. Although you don't realize it your home could be full of things that are making you ill. When people think about pollutants they instantly think about chemicals and other harmful substances but indoor pollutants can be much more innocent and are often not even seen by the naked eye... more...

Health | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 2:30 PM

What does blepharoplasty mean? Put simply this is eyelid surgery - 'yikes' I hear you say. This is not just some cosmetic swindle or a dodgy celebrity stunt. It is in fact both a medical and a cosmetic procedure that has fast become a common treatment and a necessary part of keeping ones appearance in tact. This is not just something that women alone opt towards, but many men have been seen to pay a visit to the surgeon to get rid of those unwanted bags under their eyes. Medica... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 11:44 AM

Trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol are less healthy than polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Trans fat that amounts to less than 0.5 grams per serving can be listed as 0 grams trans fat on the food label. Though that's a small amount of trans fat, if you eat multiple servings of foods with less than 0.5 grams of trans fat, you could exceed recommended limits. Fat cells produce leptin--the more fat, the more leptin. The blood gathers the leptin from all the fat cells and... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 11:41 AM

Trans fats are often found in packaged baked goods, like cookies or crackers. They are also in fried foods like french fries and doughnuts. Trans fatty acids, also known as trans fat, is an artery-clogging fat that is formed when vegetable oils are hardened into margarine or shortening. It is found in many other foods besides margarine and shortening, however, including fried foods like french fries and fried chicken, doughnuts, cookies, pastries and crackers. Oils and shortening ... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 11:35 AM

Healthy living doesn't happen at the doctor's office. The road to better health is paved with the small decisions we make every day. Healthy people may not be very much affected by foods grown in distant climatic regions. Everyone is so focused on fat loss and building abs that they forget they are LOSING muscle mass. Our forum members share nutrition and amp; training tips and supplement ideas to keep that muscle! Everyone knows what the answer is, and it's a little frustr... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 5:03 AM

Lipids have a variety of functions in the human body which have increasing been under eh spotlight in recent years. A multidisciplinary book, Lipids in health and nutrition addresses the chemical, biochemical and physiological aspects of these widely occurring compounds. Lipids are biomolecules which are soluble in organic non-polar solvents. Consequently, fats and lipids are insoluble in water. Lipids, along with proteins and carbohydrates, are vital components of living cells. Compound... more...

Health | By Daniel Millions @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 4:44 AM

Most of us agree that we should eat better and just take better care of ourselves. With a busy career, family life and other commitments: your healthy eating and exercise often slips low down on your priority list. However, busy people can achieve positive results for their nutrition and wellness with a little effort and conscious thought. The first thing to consider is what area of your life most needs improvement. Everyone is different and you'll need to look at what in your life c... more...

Health | By Daniel Millions @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 4:29 AM

You are what you eat is a phrase often repeated. This is definitely true as you need to understand that your diet directly affects your overall health. Exercise is important, but if you do not educate yourself about what kinds of food you should be eating on a daily basis then you will not reap the overall long term health benefits. This article seeks to identify the key nutrients that should be a part of your diet. To ensure that you maintain a healthy and balanced diet you need to make ... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 2:58 AM

One of the first things that you need to know before you even start looking for a new pair of eyeglasses is that you'll need to have your eyes checked first. Even though you might have a pair of prescription eyeglasses that is only one or two years old, you need to be careful before you go to fill them again because prescriptions often change quickly; especially as you get older. It's not uncommon for a person in their forties to need to get a pair once every two or three years. more...

Health | By Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 2:21 AM

Upon hearing the words nursing home, may individuals imagine dark rooms filled with very sick people and the smell of body odor and urine. Nursing homes have evolved over the years and many are remodeling to become more home like. However the financial bottom line still exists. While Medicaid, or government assistance, pays for ongoing or long term care for many individuals, many other individuals pay privately. Statistics indicate that many long term residents of nursing homes are women, often ... more...