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- Stop calorie counting, start promoting nutrition for heart health - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA popular method for dieting is to count calories. Recommended daily calories for a sedentary senior male is around 2,000 and 1,600 for females. Of course, this would increase if a person is active. Counting calories seems like a universal way to lose or maintain weight, but it’s important to ...
Views: 767 - Trouble sleeping? Best methods to deal with insomnia - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’re tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep at night, and then hitting the snooze button again and again the next morning you’re not alone. Insomnia and difficulty sleeping is a common problem that most people experience at one (or more) time in their life. According to the American ...
Views: 2018 - Quitting smoking improves mental health after heart attack - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’ve never touched a cigarette or have quit smoking, congratulations! You are steps ahead of being healthier for longer in comparison to smokers. If you’ve experienced a heart attack and were a smoker previously, research suggests quitting can improve your mental health – aside from ...
Views: 764 - Goth teens can be more vulnerable to depression - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDepression goes beyond the normal ups and downs of life. Sufferers of depression experience days, months and years of extreme lows that include a disinterest in life. Although the exact cause of depression is unknown, genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role in the ...
Views: 704 - Never ignore these stomach pains - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all experience digestive discomfort at some point in our lives. Maybe we ate too much, or consumed something that didn’t sit right; regardless of cause, we’ve all had bloating, gas, abdominal pain and constipation. Generally, we can pinpoint the cause of our digestive discomfort, and then ...
Views: 692 - Statins usage increasing among seniors - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you have high cholesterol your doctor has probably either spoken to you about statins or prescribed them. Statins are a type of medication which works to reduce cholesterol levels. They work by blocking the action of the chemical in the liver which is necessary to produce ...
Views: 745 - Type-2 diabetes risk higher in bulimia patients - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBulimia nervosa is when a person binges and purges food. This means they will consume large amounts of food only to expel it from their body immediately afterward. This can be done through vomiting or with the use of laxatives. Causes of bulimia nervosacan range from psychological, biological, ...
Views: 758 - Hypertension detection using heart attack test - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly 70 million Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure). Only 52 percent of those with hypertension have the condition under control. Additionally, one in three Americans have pre-hypertension, meaning they are at ...
Views: 788 - Fatty liver and diabetes risks for liver fibrosis - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease occurs when fat accumulates in the liver. This can occur in individuals who don’t drink or who moderately drink alcohol. In some people non-alcoholic fatty liver disease causes no symptoms or complications. However, if it progresses it can ultimately lead to ...
Views: 759 - Why the next meal you eat should be planned - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSome of us merely eat when we’re hungry while others like to stick to a schedule (8 a.m. breakfast, 12 noon lunch, 6 p.m. dinner). Well, new research has come out showing that those who plan their meal ahead – and pack it themselves – eat healthier overall. Schedule and pack meals to eat ...
Views: 543 - 6 Easy tips to prevent an overactive bladder - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMany changes occur as we age. Hair becomes gray, skin becomes looser, and it seems we frequent the bathroom much more often. Although a leaky, overactive bladder is commonly associated with aging, you don’t have to succumb to your aging bladder. An overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when there ...
Views: 625 - Contact lens eye infection risk and prevention - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates roughly 41 million Americans use contact lenses. According to a new report presented by the CDC, nearly all contact lens wearers embark on risky behavior involving their contacts. Such behavior can increase a person’s risk of eye ...
Views: 605 - Human throat microbes linked with schizophrenia - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSchizophrenia is a condition which affects a person’s ability to think, reason, feel and distinguish what is real and what is imaginary. A person with schizophrenia may also have trouble in social settings. Schizophrenia is often described as multiple personalities, but that is not accurate. ...
Views: 476 - Time gaps between pregnancies linked to osteoporosis - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOsteoporosis is a condition largely found among women – although men are not immune to developing it. It affects the bones, making them weak and brittle. Even everyday activities can become difficult for a person with osteoporosis because there is fear of a fracture from even the smallest amount ...
Views: 597 - What Sunday mass can do for your health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRegardless of religious denomination, many people attend some sort of service on a weekly or monthly basis. Religion is an important aspect in many lives and is a way to feel connected, not only to a higher power but also to each other. Church services bring together people to pray and feel ...
Views: 690 - Effects of insulin on heart health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you have type-2 diabetes there are many ways to receive insulin, such as rapid-acting insulin, short-acting insulin and long-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin can last from 24 to 36 hours after administered. The purpose of long-acting insulin is to provide insulin for the whole day, as ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t do this… - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNowadays who isn’t trying to drop a few pounds? With obesity being such a large problem in America, those last five, 10, even 20 pounds definitely need to go. There are many options out there if you are trying to lose weight: Increase physical activity, eat well, and in extreme cases, ...
Views: 707 - How to prevent memory loss and enhance memory power in the elderly - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur memories are a cherished part of who we are. When we recall moments that we have experienced, for a brief moment we are able to relive those memories. Each time a memory is formed it becomes ingrained in who we are and who we become. Our experiences greatly shape us, and when they become ...
Views: 1433 - How to deal with memory loss after stroke - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur body functions mainly in part with our circulatory system. Every part of our body requires blood, which flows out from the heart and then back into the heart. When there is an interruption in blood flow, it can lead to some negative health consequences. One major organ to point out which ...
Views: 796 - Is hypnosis a legitimate form of therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’ve ever watched hypnosis on TV then you probably know the drill. A “hypnotist” holds a pocket watch on a chain and then begins to swing it from side to side in front of the patient’s face, softly repeating, “You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy,” until the individual is fast ...
Views: 1764 - Flax seeds: benefits and uses - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor over 6,000 years humans have been consuming flax seeds. Deemed a superfood, flax seeds grow from a plant which produces a beautiful blue flower. This plant can grow in both tropical and subtropical climates. The fruit pod which is grown contains either golden-yellow seeds or brown seeds. ...
Views: 578 - High fiber foods for your daily diet - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFiber intake is an ongoing subject among many of us. We don’t eat enough, we eat too much, it constipates us and it makes us go. It’s hard to get the facts straight when it comes to fiber. The bottom line: fiber is essential, and knowing which foods provide high amounts of fiber can lead to ...
Views: 584 - Body hair not immune to aging - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWith aging comes many different changes. Wrinkles begin to show, body fat is harder to lose and there are changes to our own body hair. That’s right, your body hair changes as you get older. Body hair is not a normal topic of conversation, especially for women. It is one of those things that ...
Views: 696 - If you sleep like this, you’re putting your memory at risk - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGetting a good night’s sleep is important if we want to be productive and happy. Our bodies have been telling us this for years and so have countless sleep studies. Now we’re learning that it’s not just the quality of sleep we get that is vital to our well-being, it’s also the sleep positions we ...
Views: 619 - Why you hate the sound of your own voice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDo you cringe when you hear your voice in a video or voicemail? Don’t feel ashamed because many of us react the same way. That playback of our voice sounds completely different, and most of the time we hate it. Even when friends and family assure us we don’t really sound like that, we can’t help ...
Views: 607 - Facts about heart palpitations - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn a healthy adult, the heart should average between 60 to 100 beats per minute. Factors which determine heart rate are activity level, exertion of the body and even stress levels. Throughout the day our heartbeats may quicken or slow; this is knows as heart palpitations. Heart palpations can be ...
Views: 746 - Facts about Dysthymia (Chronic Depression) - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are different types of depression with varying severity of symptoms and longevity. Some may only appear in episodes while others stay around for life. Types of depression include major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum ...
Views: 1255 - Facts about kidney cysts - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneUnlike kidney stones, which are solid stone-like forms, kidney cysts are fluid-filled pouches. Although a kidney cyst is generally non-cancerous and harmless, some of them can be associated with kidney disorders which can lead to complications. There are two different types of kidney cyst: ...
Views: 695 - The simple trick to better digestion - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThink of your body as a tree with your core being the trunk. A tree is sturdy because of a strong trunk, and the same goes for your body. A strong core comes with many benefits, like reducing your risk of injury (you’ll lower your risk of falls!), better protection for organs such as intestines ...
Views: 601 - Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, symptoms and prevention - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen we discuss liver diseases many of us immediately think of alcohol or drug use. In reality there are actually over 100 different types of liver disease which can impact the function of the liver. The liver is the only organ in the body with regenerative capabilities. The liver has many ...
Views: 540 - What the sounds your body makes really mean - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEver been with a group of people and the next thing you know your stomach seems to be singing them all a song? It can be pretty embarrassing, but the truth of the matter is that our bodies make some pretty strange sounds. Sometimes bodily sounds can indicate hunger or that you have to visit ...
Views: 545 - Know about thyroid nodules/cysts - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA thyroid nodule is a lump on the thyroid. The thyroid is located in the neck and is responsible for the regulation and release of hormones. Thyroid nodules – or cysts – can often be symptomless and go undetected, unless a doctor locates them during a check-up. If a thyroid nodule is large it ...
Views: 591 - 4 signs of a serious illness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneInflammation is the body’s way of protecting itself from harm, but it typically gets a bad reputation. Although inflammation can be a shield, it can harm our health as well. When inflammation lasts for months or even years, it becomes chronic inflammation and that is the type you want to ...
Views: 791 - Distended bladder: Causes, symptoms and treatment - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCommon issues with the bladder involve incontinence, where a person frequently visits the bathroom and may even result in the bladder leaking. A person with bladder incontinence may have to wear diapers or pads to prevent the leakage from being noticeable. Another condition occurs when a person ...
Views: 983 - Why your bowel movements may not be normal - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you suffer from constipation, you probably don’t visit the washroom very often. If you don’t have constipation, or diarrhea for that matter, but visit the bathroom numerous times a day, it that normal? When it comes to bowel movements it’s hard to know for sure what’s normal or not because ...
Views: 702 - Natural remedies for glaucoma - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGlaucoma is a condition which effects the eyes. Glaucoma can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the more prone you are to developing glaucoma; patients suffering from glaucoma typically range from 45 to 64 years of age. Glaucoma can strike without warning and ...
Views: 685 - Your coffeemaker is making you sick - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDoes your morning routine involve reaching for a cup of fresh brew from your coffeemaker? For many of us it does. Nothing starts our mornings off better than a warm java that gives us a much needed jolt to get us moving. Although the habit is routine and we don’t really think much about it – ...
Views: 562 - 10 Foods to boost mental sharpness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOver the last couple of years studies have suggested that junk food can be as addictive as heroine or smoking. This is because food can trigger feel-good chemicals in the brain such as dopamine. If greasy, sugary, processed foods can alter our brain then what happens when we eat healthy, ...
Views: 644 - Foods for a healthy pancreas - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou probably have some idea of your pancreas and maybe even know its function, but if we asked you to point it out, would you know where to find it? For those of you who are not as sure about the pancreas, let us give you a quick synopsis. First off, the pancreas is located behind your ...
Views: 669 - Effects of sleep deprivation on energy levels - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSleep pertains to an actual phase in which both the body and mind are allowed to rest. During sleep, a person is generally inactive and thus, not aware of his or her immediate surroundings. Individuals experiencing sleep problems due to physical and/or mental health conditions such as stress are ...
Views: 856 - 12 Ways to boost energy levels naturally - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen sleeping problems or insomnia become an issue, and it feels like exhaustion is impacting your performance on the job or in life, it may not seem like a real cause for concern. The truth is that there are a number of little adjustments a person can make to boost energy levels, improve daily ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - What power naps do to your memory? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor decades researchers have studied the science of sleep. Sleep problems are common in North America, so the need to understand the suspension of consciousness is huge. Today, scientists say with confidence that sleep not only provides our bodies with the restorative rest it needs, it also ...
Views: 1096 - Guide to antinutrients in foods - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNutrients are found in food which gets used by the body to stay healthy and perform its many functions. But on the other hand, there are nutrients found in food, specifically plants, which arenot digested; these are called antinutrients. Unlike nutrients – which the body can absorb – ...
Views: 725 - Facts about psoriatic arthritis - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are over 100 different types of arthritis, ranging from mild to quite severe. Arthritis commonly effects the joints as a result of inflammation. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and nearly three out of five people living with arthritis are under the age of 65, this according to the ...
Views: 571 - 14 foods that improve mood naturally - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHappy, angry, excited, frustrated and anxious are just some of the different moods and emotions we can have throughout the day. Some things in life bring us joy, others bring us much sadness. But sometimes, for days on end, we feel quite down without even knowing why. Many things can affect ...
Views: 776 - 4 reasons why you get an upset stomach - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCramping, gurgling sounds and pain – our stomach can really put us through the ringer when it’s not feeling its best. Stomach troubles can ruin your day, keep you locked up indoors and make you want to curl up into a ball. But what caused your stomach woes in the first place? Was it spices? Or ...
Views: 813 - One thing that could seriously be hurting your healthy diet - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt seems hard to believe, but we make over 200 food-related decisions on a daily basis. Neurologists say it isn’t just a case of deciding what to eat, but when to eat, where, how much, and with whom. When people are surveyed they often say choosing what to include in their diet is the hardest ...
Views: 529 - Look for these items on a food label to boost health - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhether you are health conscious or not, food labels are designed to help you make decisions when choosing food. However, if you don’t know how to read a food label the information may as well be nonexistent. There is ample information presented on a food label, but if you want to get the ...
Views: 533 - Popular diet linked to increased heart risk - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLocation can play a role in the foods you eat, meaning wherever you are right now is effecting what you consume. If you reside along the west coast you probably enjoy fresh vegetables and even prawns. But if you reside in the South you probably enjoy collard greens, grits, fried chicken, ...
Views: 577 - Kidney problems related to brain disorders: Study - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you believe that a kidney problem solely affects the kidneys – you’re wrong. As new research suggests, having a kidney problem is directly related to a brain disorder as well. The responsibilities of the kidneys include removing waste from the blood, balancing salt and minerals in the ...
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