Cycling has all sorts of health benefits that may help us to live younger and longer. As an example a study published last fall suggests that having a regular intense cycling workout may extend the life expectancy of male cyclists for 5.3 years. This number is 3.9 years for female cyclists (second poster).
Heat exhaustion is so common in hot weather. In order to prevent this issue you have to have enough liquids and stay away from too much activity under the sun. Check out the causes and signs of heat exhaustion. The treatment is rest and liquid replacement.
Pop pilates: how to get an inner thigh gap If you want to learn more about pilates, watch this video. This video is for intermediate level.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to long-term lung problems that result in blocked air flow in the lungs. The two main COPD disorders are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema occurs when the walls between the lung’s air sacs become weakened and collapse. Damage from COPD is usually permanent and irreversible. According to Mayoclinic, signs
According to the American Cancer Society, 7 early warning signals of cancer are in the word “CAUTION”, as following: Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or a lump in the breasts, testicles, or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in the size,
[Last Updated: July 23rd 2013] Thyroid problems are so common and it’s estimated that millions of Americans have thyroid issues. One of the most common thyroid problems is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is when thyroid gland secrets hormone more than normal and it could mimic other health issues. Blood test of hormonal levels is the best tool
Antioxidants are fighting against free radicals in our body. Free radicals are believed to be responsible for aging and many different diseases. Check out the extensive health benefits of these fruits and veggies.
Psychology of weight loss: 1- Make it your choice 2- Be realistic 3- Tame the hunger in your head 4- Find some support
[Last Update: 25 October 2012] Detoxification simply means cleaning your body. In this diagram you can find simple ways to detox your body. The only issue we have with this detox program is MEAT! It’s better to have less amount of meat when you’re in detox and eat plenty of fiber, veggies and fruits. Also
Some foods are better to be consumed everyday; On the other hand, some foods are better to be eliminated from our tables. Check out this poster to learn more about what to eat and when to eat:
Last updated 10/19/12 This is an amazing poster that shows benefits of different herbs for improved health. Also, great ideas to pair them with other foods to increase their effect. Most of these herbs have been used for centuries in ancient medicines and proven to be effective.
To improve your eyesight, you need to make sure that your body receives enough of these nutrients: Vitamin A: in tomatoes, papaya, carrots and fortified milk. Vitamin C: in oranges, strawberries, peppers and broccoli. Vitamin E: in oils, nuts and seeds. Zeaxanthin and Lutein: in leafy green vegetables, mangoes, kiwi, honeydew, peas, broccoli, yellow squash,
A new study shows that ginseng reduces fatigue and some other cancer-related symptoms in patients with cancer. In the study led by Laura Murphy, Ph.D researches examined the effects of American ginseng powder’s capsules versus placebo on cancer pateints and indicated that ginseng significantly alleviates the cancer-related symptoms and mostly fatigue in these pateints. This
A new Korean study published last week in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry indicates that piperine may have a significant role against the formation of new fat cells. Piperine is an abundant compound in black pepper and is responsible for the special taste of black pepper. This may clear the way for the new
In this poster you can compare the sugar and calorie content of different sizes of soda. That’s a lot of sugar, isn’t it?? To read more about the dangers of soda check out this link.
Some of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup previously were shown in different scientific media; But this is the first time that scientists were able to link between higher consumption of fructose and brain function. In a study published on May 15th 2012 on Journal of Physiology, researchers from University of California Los Angeles
Women should limit their sugar intake to less than 6 teaspoons per day. Men should limit their daily sugar intake to less than 9 teaspoon. BUT The average American has more than 22 teaspoons of sugar a day! The average child consumes 32 teaspoons per day! To see more shocking facts about sugar click here.
There’s no need to lecture about the importance of diabetes. We all know at least one person with diabetes and it’s everywhere. The sad truth is that we may see more and more diabetes in the next couple of years. If we diagnose diabetes sooner, it’d be much better in long term. Here is a
