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Published: November 19, 2009
As the holidays approach, we all become conscious of the battle to stay fit and healthy amid endless party invitations and excessive dessert options. To avoid the post-holiday crash diets and the turmoil that goes with those holiday pounds, an increasingly popular trend is to make alternative options available for your holiday meal. As Turkey-Day approaches, consider these healthy options instead of your usual fatty-fare.
Published: November 19, 2009
Probiotics are becoming a large topic of conversation in the medical field as well as among researchers and scientists everywhere. Probiotics, also known as the “good” or “friendly” bacteria, have been under the spotlight by researchers questioning how beneficial they would be as a treatment for autism.
Published: November 19, 2009
If you’re a guy, you may already hit the gym on a regular basis – whether it’s to impress the ladies or just keep in shape for your weight and heart health. But now there’s even one more reason to get some exercise: improved sexual prowess. Keep reading for new information on the relationship between exercise and sexual performance.
Published: November 19, 2009
Ah . . . it’s a constant battle: weight loss. And, if you are like millions of others who have some pounds to shed, you want it gone yesterday. But at the same time you do not want to suffer or go hungry. Luckily you don’t have to go through drastic measures to get results. In many cases, you can make little changes that will help you lose the weight – and keep it off. Here are five small and easy changes that you can make that can lead to lasting weight loss.
Published: November 16, 2009
With the winter season gearing up to full swing, you may be wondering how you can help prevent the seemingly inevitable cold bug. Fortunately, there may be an easier way. Scientists are saying that some people – those who are deficient in Vitamin D – are more susceptible than others when it comes to getting the sniffles. Could you be one of them? Keep reading to learn more about this new discovery . . .
Published: November 16, 2009
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has encouraging news for those that have been taking multivitamins, and maybe some motivation for those that have been considering taking them. They recently completed a study that showed evidence that those that take multivitamins regularly for long periods of time may decrease their risk of dying from heart disease by 16 percent. In fact, daily supplements of vitamin E taken over a 10-year time frame are believed to reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 28 percent according to the study which was published in the
American Journal of Epidemiology.
Published: November 16, 2009
If you think you are getting a great benefit from certain yogurt manufacturers, who promote that their probiotic-containing products are essentially digestive super-heroes, you may want to find out the real story behind these products.
Published: November 16, 2009
If you’re looking to lose weight, and have been searching for ways to supplement your diet and exercise efforts, you’ve probably heard of Hoodia. But what exactly is Hoodia? And can it really help you lose weight? Let's take a look at this newly popular herb . . .
Published: November 12, 2009
Dr. Mehmet Oz is arguably one of the most well-known doctors in the United States. He is the Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and a popular talk-show host. Dr. Oz has become a household name in the USA. And while Dr. Oz advocates many of the practices of conventional medicine, he has a differing opinion of the recently-developed swine flu vaccine. Keep reading to find out why you and your loved ones should think twice before getting this vaccine.
Published: November 12, 2009
Probiotics are often recommended for those with digestive and stomach problems but recent research indicates that they can do a lot more by way of health benefits. While probiotics are often recommended for those who have conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a study published in
Vaccine found that there are numerous health benefits to probiotic supplements, above and beyond those related to digestive health.
