UV Rays, Sunblock and You!
There are three kinds of invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays in the sun that reach the earth: UVA, UVB and UVC.UVC UVC does not reach us as it is absorbed by the upper levels of...
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Seniors Who Use Computers Less Depressed
Older adults who uses computers report fewer depression symptoms than seniors who don’t use computers. The reasons for the pattern aren’t clear, and the new study that showed this was relatively small. But the...
The Pilates Yoga Connection
These days there is a lot of emphasis on building and maintaining a fitness regimen Fitness however, should be more than a trend. It should be a way of life. There are so many...
Testing Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
An inexpensive blood test may identify which heart disease patients are at the highest risk of a stroke or heart attack, allowing for more aggressive ways to help them, a study reported recently. “We...
Soy Protein and Cholesterol
Eating soy protein may help people lower their ‘bad’ cholesterol and triglycerides while slightly increase their ‘good’ cholesterol, according to a study conducted at Tulane University. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are commonly referred to as...
Grape Seed Extract Can Prevent Skin Cancer
Chemicals found in grape seeds may help ward off skin cancer due to regular exposure to the sun, according to the results of an animal study reported in Chicago at the recent 223rd annual...
5 Essential Secrets Of Happiness
In today’s world of stress, violence and competition exist, it is natural to have negative emotions about yourself or the people around you. Thus, a person will have to develop a way to stay...
Antioxidant Goodness Of Cloudier Apple Juice
When it comes to apple juice, ‘cloudier’ may mean healthier, according to a recent study published.In a head-to-head comparison of apple juices, Polish researchers found that pulpy, non-clarified juice carried a greater antioxidant...
Blood Presure, Cholesterol And Matters Of The Heart
Fact 1 – The Major Cause Of High Blood Pressure The cause of over 90% of high blood pressure cases is unknown. Scientists don’t fully understand the causes of high blood pressure, but most...
Legumes For Health
Legumes, also known as pulses, are a group of plant food, which include dried peas, beans and lentils. They are the seeds that grow inside pods. Packed with nutrients, legumes are very healthy, and...
Walking On Stones To Lower Blood Pressure
The path to better health and lower blood pressure may be paved with cobblestones. When people over 60 walked on smooth, rounded cobblestones for just a half-hour a day over four months, they significantly...
Targeted Exercise May Prevent Hip Fractures
Exercise that targets a weak region of the hipbone may help prevent fractures, but simple walking will not, new research indicates. As people age, the outer cortical layer of bone in a particular region...
Recommended Blood Glucose Numbers
What are the Right Numbers? Depending on where you look, recommended blood glucose levels can vary. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) numbers differ from the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) guidelines. The ACE recommendations...
Food To Boost Iron Deficiency
Our body needs iron for the formation of hemoglobin, which is the red pigment in the blood that caries oxygen to the body’s tissues and organs. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which includes symptoms...
