It is no longer health news that heart disease is the leading cause of death. People who are at risk, or already living with this condition may wonder about how to go about their daily activities safely. Specifically, they may have doubts as to whether they should still have an active sex life. According to the American Heart Association, sex should be viewed as a lax form of exercise. For instance, if a cardiac patient is able to climb two stair flights without problems, they should be able to have sex as well. Moreover, the workout one can get from sexual activity will lead to better health, just like most manners of exercise do. [read more...]
January 18, 2012According to recently published data on The Journal of the American Medical Association, 35% of adults and 16% of children in the United States alone are considered overweight, a trend that has remained consistent for the past 12 years. This means that while obesity rates do not go up, they don't seem to go down either, implying that the promotion of healthy eating habits and an exercise regime have not impacted the general population. [read more...]
December 12, 2011Stop us if you have heard this before, fitness might lower death risk. While it might seem like some old news and the same song all over again, recent studies are still vindicating a good healthy fitness routine as essential for an improved quality of life. Now, there is something that most people ignore or tend to forget, that doing exercise and maintaining a healthy fitness level is not only related to aesthetic thing, to look better or loose weight, it is has several “unseen” benefits. [read more...]
December 06, 2011As the weather gets colder, the prime season of the flu begins. Noses start to run, sinuses get clogged, and coughing helps to spread the infection from person to person. Even a simple case of this virus can destroy a person’s productivity, leaving them stuck in a bed instead of working or spending quality time with the family. With the winter being the epicenter of the flu season, a person will need to be aware of how to avoid an infection and stay healthy through the colder months. [read more...]
November 29, 2011With many people being more concerned than ever about their health, more attention is being paid to essential vitamins and minerals, such as Omega 3 fatty acids. Naturally occurring in a wide variety of foods, the fatty acids have been linked to many different health benefits and most nutritionists recommend increasing the intake of this compound. A person that would like to get more advantages from the food they eat should think about making Omega 3 rich foods a regular part of their diet. [read more...]