
Dr. Arthur Agatston is the inventor of the famous South Beach Diet and national bestselling author. Dr.Agatston discusses aggressive prevention that he believes stops heart attacks and strokes. He also discusses why … Read more
Cholesterol, a lipid found in cell membranes of tissues, can be a cause of concern for health conscious people since high levels can cause major health issues. Cholesterol is insoluble in blood and is carried in the circulatory system by lipoproteins. Low density lipoproteins or LDL builds up cholesterol in the arteries. High density lipoproteins or HDL takes cholesterol out of the … Read more
Great technological successes and access to all comforts at a click or a phone call has put the Western society in a position which is the envy of the underdeveloped world. However, there is a flip side to it also. Modern day lifestyles that are more inclined towards materialistic gains have led to a situation where spirituality, diet and health are ignored at the cost of making it ‘big’ in life. What we fail to realize at times is that comforts and facilities are relevant and pleasurable only if we are in good health and are able to enjoy … Read more

We all get wrinkles as we age, but we can take steps to minimize or prevent them. Renowned dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone explains the method he’s developed to prevent … Read more

Candida is a type of fungus (also called yeast), and is only one of a huge number of micro-organisms that exist in a human body. Normally, in a healthy body, Candida does not cause any problem. However, when the bio-balance is upset by factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, stress, excessive consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrate, chronic use of medications such as anti-biotics, cortisone, the pill, etc, then one finds an overgrowth of Candida in the … Read more

Most of us suffer from some sort of back pain one time or the other. Lumbago is a common occurrence that is caused by exertion, bad posture or lifting heavy objects improperly. Sciatica is a more serious condition of pain in the low back that may extend via the pelvic region down to the … Read more

Kids are gonna snack- but snacks don’t have to be junk food. Author and dietician Elizabeth Somer has great ideas to help you get your kids to eat healthy … Read more
We all know that obesity can increase the possibility of certain serious diseases significantly. And many times the seeds of obesity are sown in childhood since childhood obesity is understood to carry into adulthood. But that is not the only concern that exists with regards to childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is also the cause behind various diseases that are being reported in children and … Read more

Arthritis, a leading cause of disability in people above 55, is a combination of conditions primarily related to damage of the joints of the body. There are seven primary forms of arthritis: * Osteoarthritis – a degenerative joint disease due to infection or simply due to aging.
* Rheumatoid Arthritis – An autoimmune disease caused by deficient immune system health , which starts attacking the body’s normal cells.
* Septic Arthritis – An infectious condition.
* Gout – Caused by deposition of uric acid … Read more

Wondering how to boost your energy? Here are some suggestions for the right kind of high energy healthy snacks for a boost that lasts longer than candy or … Read more