Fifty years ago, health care was a much different experience than it is today. Medicine was certainly not so advanced, but doctors were much more accommodating of their patients. For example, if your kids were sick, the doctor would come to your house, at any time of the day or night to attend to them….
It doesn’t matter what kind of industry you are involved in, you always have to worry about health and safety at work. Though there are some occupations that are more dangerous than others, there is always something that can go wrong at any type of job. Even if you work in the mail room at…
To me, exercise ball exercises seemed like a stupid trend. One of my good friends is getting into them, and I was very surprised. You see, he is what you might call a man’s man. He never goes for that kind of thing. For him, a workout exercise program means jogging, push-ups, sit ups, and…
The effects of stress on the body can be subtle, but over the long run they are deadly. The short-term effects of stress on the human body are well known. When we are under stress, we have increased heart rate, thoughts that race, tense muscles, and adrenaline rushes. With extreme stress, we can get agitated…
With all the hard work put into exercise, why not show off that great body? Lean and toned muscles are accentuated and complimented by a rich tan. Darker, glowing skin also sends out a message of health and exotic beauty. Each year, millions of women try desperately to attain and keep a good tan by…
People always worry about weight nowadays. They want to be thinner than their friends, be able to fit into clothes that they could not fit into since high school, and look like the celebrities on TV. Weight, however, is not the issue. Body fat is. If you have too high a body fat rating, you…
Many people who meditate regularly may know the benefits of meditation as far as their spiritual well-being is concerned. People commonly use their time to meditate to help them stay calm and focused and to promote a feeling of relaxation. However, there are many health benefits of meditation that may go unrecognized. The general affect…
Have you ever found any cold remedies that really work? I’m asking because I need help. At least twice a year I develop what can only be described as a nasty cold, and I end up suffering with it for at least two weeks. During these two weeks not only can I not find any…
Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Unfortunately, this is now a common condition. Most cases of high blood pressure result from poor life style practices and our diets. When blood pressure becomes high, you risk developing plaque in your arteries, which may cause heart attacks and strokes. So it’s important to monitor blood pressure….
If you have a back injury, you are going to be in a lot of pain. I once fell down the stairs at work and ended up with a back spasm that would not go away. I had no idea that something so simple could be so painful. I ignored the pain at first, but…
