Information About Health And Fitness

Key Facts About Bird Flu

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:08:15 +0000

Bird flu was first identified in the early 1900's and has since spread worldwide. Also known as avian influenza, this virus has caused considerable concern due to the mutation of a particular strain of the disease. Although this virus previously only infected birds and other types of animals, na...

Wisconsin Proposes a Bill to Hide Medical Errors

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:15:17 +0000

As per the Associated Press, March 5, 2006, a bill has been sent to the governor of the State of Wisconsin that would allow health care providers to investigate medical errors, however, those investigative results would not be available to the public.

Hospitals argue that such a bill will e...

Lower Back Pain and Your Computer is a Bad Combination

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:18:25 +0000

Did you know that spending long hours at your computer can put your health at serious risk? Most people does not even consider that possibility, but it does.

Working at a desk is extremely hard on your body, and I would like to share this with you so maybe you can avoid some of the most co...

Mouth Bacteria Act and Perform Differently than Do Other Organisms

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:07:23 +0000

The organisms which cause dental infections do not generally direct their activities toward any specific organ or tissue as do the bacteria strains that are responsible for the outbreak of measles, mumps, smallpox, diphtheria, etc.

When dental infections seem to garget a specific organ ...

Emotions and Health What You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Emotional and Physical Health

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:01:13 +0000

For many years conventional medicine has believed that our genetics are the primary cause of our physical health. In the 1990s, however, scientific research found that our emotions play at least an equal or possibly even a greater role in determining whether we will be faced with illnesses like h...

Why Fast Food Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Their Ingredients

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:15:18 +0000

Drive down any suburban or city street and you will witness an overload of fast food marketing. Brightly colored signs, cheap value meals, happy cartoon logos, and a familiar smell will fill your senses. Fast food restaurants have established themselves as a leader in our nation's daily menu. Wh...

Train for Muscular Strength, Not for Muscular Size

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:08:02 +0000

Train Muscular Strength, Muscular Power and Muscular Endurance for Functional Strength Performance... Not Muscular Size for "Appearance".

Training for muscular strength, power and endurance will bring about more functional improvements than training for muscular size or appearance.

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Do You Know You Could Be Putting Your Health At Risk By Attending Church!

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:11:13 +0000

Smoking or non-smoking which would you prefer? You're probably now wondering what I'm on about... Of course I know you'd never think about lighting up and smoking a cigarette in church but have you ever considered the health risk of lit candles and incense in your church or place of worship.

Wellness for Winter

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:11:19 +0000

As we move into Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere so starts the season of colds, flu and then other Winter ailments. By taking some preventative steps now and boosting our natural defence mechanisms it is possible to avoid a lot of the seasonal maladies.

Mucous is not a pleasant subject for...

Bird Flu A Historical Perspective

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:14:05 +0000

Recent outbreaks have put avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu disease, at the center stage of the global health community. From relative anonymity, the disease acquired notoriety for itself when it claimed more than fifty human lives. The deaths from bird flu disease are relatively small ...

Resolve to Get In Shape and Prolong Your Life

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:18:00 +0000

Being out-of-shape is almost as strong a risk factor for a heart attack as smoking. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (December 21, 2005) shows that being out-of-shape markedly increases your risk for being fat, storing most of your fat in your belly, having a high...

Heart Attacks And Strokes Can Be Prevented

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:07:12 +0000

If you are keeping up on the news now a days you have probably noticed a frightening increase in both heart attack and strokes, especially in the western world. It seems to be a trend which is spinning out of control. Why is this and what can be done to prevent this from happening to you?

A...

Systemic Psoriasis Treatments

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:17:07 +0000

Systemic treatments are applied severe psoriasis cases. When topical treatments can no longer treat the affected areas, medical attention has to go beyond skin-deep. These medications affect the whole body and are often taken by mouth or by injection. These treatments are more complicated and mor...

No Matter How Badly You Have Battered, Neglected Or Poisoned Your Body

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:07:10 +0000

Many medical studies have proven beyond a doubt that it=s never too late to take a step towards good health. For example, the U.S. Surgeon General states that only twenty minutes after smoking cessation, your blood pressure and your pulse slow. Twenty-four hours after smoking cessation, your risk...

Healthy Longevity Is Your Greatest Wealth

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:12:04 +0000

Like the gathering of dark angry storm clouds before a violent summer storm,and the falling of ice pellets and sudden gusts of wind causes those who live in tornado alley to turn their anxious eyes towards the sky,so too do worried health authorites scan the world's news to learn if the much tal...