It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get enough fruits and vegetables, the …
Heart Attack and 10 Ways to Avoid It
A heart attack is known as a myocardial infarction. This occurs when the heart muscle is damaged or does not receive enough oxygen. Many cardiac related problems occur due to blockages in arteries that carry purified blood away from the heart to different parts of the body. Another cause is the formation of blood clots. Very often, it is quite …
10 Possible Causes of The Obesity Epidemic
An obesity epidemic is killing people. It’s well accepted that reduced physical activity and fast food are linked to the obesity epidemic. But the evidence that these are the main causes of obesity is largely circumstantial. To stimulate debate, experts suggest 10 other possible causes of obesity, outlined in the International Journal of Obesity. 1. Sleep debt. Getting too little …
Weight Loss Pills 10 Dangerous Ingredients
Looking for help from weight loss pills? Help that goes beyond the usual lifestyle changes, portion control advice, and exercise routines? Weight loss pills touting names like “fat burner” and “thermal max” can be enticing. But do they work? And even more important, in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration’s recent ban on ephedra, are they safe? In …
High Blood Pressure Signs and Symptoms
High blood pressure is the measure of force against arteries. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you know what are common symptoms and signs of high blood pressure? This article will give you comprehensive information about common signs and symptoms of high pressure. Usually, people ignore blood pressure. Even those who take medicine, only take antihypertensive medication for short …
Treadmill and Elliptical Machine Buying Tips
1. Treadmill and Elliptical machines should be used properly. Stay away from orthopedic belts. We don’t recommend them because 1) a good pair of running shoes provide more cushioning 2) they hold in heat which shortens belt life, motor life, and electronics life 3) the increased weight of the belt shortens bearing life in the rollers. 2. Do your research …
Fitness Training and How to Make it More Effective
Fitness Training Requires Discipline 1. A number of trainings. What’s most necessary for making a fitness program more effective is establishing a certain number of trainings every week. It is considered that the minimum number of trainings is two (anaerobic) and three (aerobic) every week. If they are combined, their number can be reduced to three fitness training sessions a …
Omega 3 Oils are Essential Nutrients
Omega 3 oils are a topic that has recently moved to center stage–at least it seems that way. If you’ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here’s your opportunity. Research Researchers in Denmark in the 1970s found that the Inuit people in Greenland showed a much lower rate of cardiovascular problems than the people of Denmark. The answers …
Fats – The Difference Between Good and Bad
Fats and Your Food For most of us, eating is one of the most satisfying things we do in our everyday lives. As a matter of fact, we have our favorite dishes, favorite drinks and favorite snack foods which only proves that eating is one of our favorite activities. There’s really nothing wrong with that since food, a primary necessity …
Fitness For Seniors
Fitness For Seniors Who Keep Advancing Have you followed a fitness for seniors program all your life? Were you in good shape but feel it slipping away? Do you want to be a Bad Ass Senior? Fitness For Seniors Is a Mindset For Advancing to a Higher Level Fitness for seniors is a major news topic. There are 65 million of us …