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Updated Breast Cancer Guidelines – What’s the verdict?
Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 20:47 in Featured, General Health | viewed 1,195 views times | 0 Comments
Before we discuss the updated guidelines by US Preventive Services Task Forces (USPSTF), lets first understand who USPSTF is. This task force is the leading independent panel of private-sector experts in prevention and primary care sponsored by the Agency for... (Continue reading)
Smoking Cessation Guide
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 1:16 in Featured, Healthy Lifestyle, Quit Smoking | viewed 1,710 views times | 2 Comments
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing more than 44 0,000 deaths each year and resulting in an annual cost of more than $75 billion in direct medical costs. Nationally, smoking results in... (Continue reading)
Swine Flu Vaccination – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Swine Flu Vaccine? Swine Flu Vaccine is targeted towards 2009 H1N1 Influenza virus. This vaccine is different from the seasonal flu vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine will not provide protection against 2009 H1N1 flu. A single dose should... (Continue reading)
How to avoid a heart attack?
Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 15:38 in Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle | viewed 504 views times | 0 Comments
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Heart diseases occur when the heart blood vessels (also called coronary arteries) becomes narrow due to fat deposits also called plaques. The... (Continue reading)
Is vegetarianism the better choice?
Written on 9 Jan, 2009 at 12:51 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss | viewed 1,111 views times | 0 Comments
Today, there are more and more people switching their diet to vegetarianism. Is this a smart choice? Many argue that a vegetarian diet does not allow one to get essential elements in their diet, such as protein and calcium.Â... (Continue reading)
Laugh More! It’s Good Medicine
Written on 22 Jul, 2008 at 23:41 in Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle | viewed 1,615 views times | 0 Comments
A genuine voiced laughter can have a tremendous positive effect on your health. Laughter increases endorphins, strengthens immune system, burns calories and increases hope & self-esteem. Laughter is a mini-workout A genuine laugh can burn extra calories. According to a study... (Continue reading)
Pedometer use helps Weight Loss
Written on 9 Mar, 2008 at 20:47 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, General Health | viewed 7,791 views times | 6 Comments
You can improve exercise by using daily Pedometer to monitor steps. According to an article published in Journal of Family Medicine, Pedometer use can help one lose weight without dieting and improve their blood pressure.... (Continue reading)