December 22-31, 2012 - Original Health Articles
If you're still a few pounds shy of your goal weight, consider this: You simply may not be getting enough sleep to achieve the silhouette you're aiming for. Too many people skimp on rest, and their waistlines reveal it. Diet and exercise do make a difference, of course, but for many folks the missing part of the weight-loss puzzle is adequate sleep.
Bipolar disorder, a serious mental health condition, is the sixth leading cause of disability among 15 to 44-year olds. Complicating things, many individuals with bipolar disorder also have high rates of co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions.
Did you know that your home's age, type, and style may hold the key to your allergies? Here are some of the factors to consider when it comes to the style of your home and the allergy triggers it contains: Older Homes It's no surprise that older homes contain more than their share of allergy triggers.
People are living longer than ever and staying more active while they're at it. In fact, many are outliving some of their original body parts. Hip replacement surgery is among the most commonly performed procedures in America. We know you have questions and we have your answers here.
At its core, shedding pounds comes down to taking in fewer calories than you burn. Sounds simple, right? But for many people, that straight-sounding path to slimness becomes an obstacle course full of thorny detours. If you just can't seem to get down to your goal weight, try some of these tricks and jump start your weight loss: 1.
If you're not familiar with Kegel exercises, the women in your life can probably tell you all about them. They are commonly prescribed to women as a way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which weaken significantly after pregnancy and childbirth. When done properly—and practiced regularly—Kegels are well known for its ability to prevent or control urinary incontinence.
Yogurt has been associated with healthy eating for years—and with good reason. One eight ounce serving of yogurt contains 138 calories, 275 mg of calcium, eight grams of protein, vitamin B2 and B12, potassium, and magnesium. But there's more.
Have you ever wondered if a good night's sleep was more easily achieved a century ago than today? While our basic human need for rest remains the same, the landscape of modern life looks very different than it did 100 or more years ago. And while some developments have made life easier, certain inventions have made it harder to get much-needed rest: Electronics.
One of the most abundant minerals on earth, iron plays a significant role in the body's functionality. Iron's chief function is to help deliver oxygen from the lungs to cells. Once the oxygen is delivered, iron helps red blood cells expel waste, carbon dioxide, through the lungs in an exhale.
Lupus (systemic lupus erhthematosus) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Your immune system, which normally protects your body from harm, fails to distinguish between a foreign invader and the body's own tissue. Therefore, it creates antibodies to attack and destroy healthy tissue.
Although depression strikes both men and women, they differ in prevalence and symptoms. Women are twice as likely to develop depression. Mental health experts estimate that 10 to 20 percent of women will likely suffer from major depression at some point in their lives, compared to less than 10 percent of men.
The art of Feng Shui (fŭng shwā) revolves around the idea that everything is energy and making positive changes in your environment increases energy and focuses your intention. According to the website Feng Shui and Beyond, whether you believe in Feng Shui or not, you've probably had the experience of walking into a place that just "feels good.