Do you often wonder what your BMI is? How do you calculate your BMI? What does BMI do? Am I at health risk? Well read on to understand what BMI is and what does it indicate?
A balanced diet refers to eating a variety of foods from the different food groups. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the food groups that make up the food pyramid are grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein. What are benefits of eating a balanced diet? By eating a balanced diet, you are able [...]
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac just like a blister and can be formed anywhere in the body. Ovarian cysts form inside or on the woman’s ovaries. Most of these cysts cause no harm, however a few may lead to rupture, pain or bleeding. Cysts can be formed in woman of all ages. Majority of [...]
Do you often wonder what your BMI is? How do you calculate your BMI? What does BMI do? Am I at health risk? Well read on to understand what BMI is and what does it indicate?
The esophagus is the long, narrow tube that ends up joining the stomach, according to the human anatomy, whose main function it to move food from the back of the mouth to the belly. The esophagus known as gullet or throat measuring about 10 inches long, comprises of a layer of cells that exude mucus [...]
Typhoid Fever is an acute illness associated with diarrhea, systemic diseases, fever and rash caused by the Salmonellae bacteria. Causes of Typhoid Fever: Typhoid Fever is contracted by the ingestion of the bacteria in contaminated food or water. Patients with acute illness cab contaminate the surrounding water supply through the stool, which contains a high concentration [...]
Addison’s disease leads to the reduction in the production of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. The disease limits the body’s ability to maintain a normal blood pressure as well as its ability to cope with stress. It is common in both men and women aged between the age of 30 and 50 years. If not [...]
Alopecia can be described as spot baldness and it affects both men and women at different ages. The difference between alopecia and the other type of baldness is that it can occur in patches it also has the ability of getting the hair grow back and fall off again or growing back permanently. It is [...]
When adults drink they are well aware of the consequences of drinking however when underage or teenagers drink they are most likely not aware of the consequences. It is therefore the critical role of their parents’ guardians and society at large to ensure they do not get addicted to drinking. It is also their role [...]
According to research alcohol has contributed to many deaths and other negative impacts on thousands of lives across the world. The negative effects of alcohol are felt most in instances where one indulges in excess consumption of alcohol. The impact of alcohol on our bodies is more often than not always negative and leads to [...]
What is a pituitary gland? This is gland, the size of a pea that is situated at the pedestal of the brain packaged in a tiny, bony hollow gap enclosed by a strong and stiff membrane, that secrets hormone straight into the bloodstream. It is charged with the duty of controlling the functions of all [...]
Fish oil has a variety of health benefits. It helps in the reduction of cholesterol in the body but it has not yet been scientifically proven to aid in hair growth. Different researches have been done to help in proving that indeed fish oil is beneficial to hair growth. Some researches that support fish oil [...]
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