Health and Fitness
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- Dietary Guideline For Americans
The relationship between nutrition and health has changed dramatically during the past 50 years. As recently as the 1940s, diseases, such as rickets, pellagra, scurvy, beriberi, xerophthalmia, and goiter (caused by a lack of or deficiency in vitamin D, niacin, vitamin C, thiamin, vitamin A, and iodine, respectively), were common in the united states [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:09:29 +0000 - About Asthma Signs and Symptoms
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by attacks of wheezing and difficulty in breathing. The cause of asthma attacks is partial obstruction of bronchi and bronchioles resulting from the contraction or spasm of the muscles in the bronchial walls. Attacks may be mild or severe and may last anywhere from a few minutes [...]
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:47:09 +0000 - Side Effects of Canccer
With the possible exception of AIDS, there is probably no disease that strikes more fear in people than cancer. The term cancer refers to a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled disorderly cell growth. It is the second leading cause of death, accounting for 20% of all deaths. It is the leading cause of [...]
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:10:03 +0000 - Which Group of Virus Does Influenza
Influenza, or “flu,” is also caused by a virus. There are three primary strains of the influenza virus: A, B, and C. Most influenza develops from the A and B strains. These strains can change genetically, reappearing in an altered form every few years. Symptoms of all types of flu include chills, fever, weakness, [...]
Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:32:30 +0000 - Iron-Rich Blood and Heart Disease?
A study completed in Finland produced evidence that too much stored iron in the body is a risk for heart disease. Ferritin is the major stored form of iron in the body. Finnish men who had high blood levels of iron (more than 200 micrograms per liter of blood) were twice as likely to [...]
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:55:46 +0000 - Heart Attack: The Warning Signs
Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, a squeezing sensation as if a band were being tightened around the chest, pain in the center of the chest lasting longer than 2 minutes Pain that spreads to the shoulders, arms, or neck The above warning signs as well as dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea, and shortness of breath What You Should Do If These [...]
Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:06:13 +0000 - Maximizing Cardiovascular Health And Wellness
Cardiovascular disease includes a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the united states accounts for 42% of all deaths. About 25% of americans (approximately 59 million people) have one or more forms of heart or blood vessel disease. Approximately 1.5 million heart [...]
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:18:51 +0000 - Changes In American Eating Patterns
Three trends in Americans’ eating patterns are particularly prominent: snacking, eating at fast-food restaurants, and consuming frozen dinners. The impact of these trends portends both good news and bad news.Snacks are foods consumed between the three main meals of the day. Most Americans have at least one snack per day, and the sale of [...]
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:09:37 +0000 - Health, Fitness and Contact Lenses
There are a few simple truths about getting fit and healthy: To get fit, you have to work out regularly. To work out regularly, you have to be disciplined and stay consistent. This means you can’t postpone that morning jog just because it is raining. Now, if you’re wearing glasses, this might pose a [...]
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:00:51 +0000 - Tips for Preserving Nutrient of Food
The vitamin content of food can be seriously compromised from the time it is produced until the time it is digested. Improper storage, excessive cooking, and exposure to heat, light, and air are factors that can reduce the vitamin content in food. here are some tips for preserving the vitamins. Keep fruits and vegetables cool. [...]
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:54:17 +0000
