It is generally well known that we lose bone mass as we age, a phenomena that affects women more than men and that far too often results in bones that are weak and prone to break, especially in the hips, wrists and shoulders. Unfortunately, although in many cases surgical procedures now produce excellent results (we have a number of clients that have returned to running after hip replacements), too many people don´t fully recover...
Showing posts with label Health Care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health Care. Show all posts
Sunday, 26 May 2013
Strength Training - Why Do It and How to Start
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Health and Fitness,
Health Care,
Health Tips
Friday, 10 May 2013
Tips for Achieving a Healthy Body
Losing weight and achieving the ideal body shape is likely to be a difficult process for many, especially with the many temptations that are constantly around us. If you are able to take action in relation to creating a healthier diet plan and including daily exercise, the desired results might not be that far away. Here are several effective steps for helping to achieve the healthier lifestyle:
Have a healthy breakfast. If...
Monday, 6 May 2013
The Benefits of Exercise For Hormonal Health, Immune System and Joint Related Issues
We all know that exercise is important; there are many benefits of exercise like - cardiovascular health and overall stress management. But exercise is more than maintaining cardiovascular health. Studies on exercise have indicated that engaging in moderate exercise, meaning a brisk walk, 3x a week for 20 minute intervals, is beneficial for supporting hormonal balance, immune system function, cognitive ability and breathing...
5 Fitness Myths and Their Origin
In the fitness and health world, there are hundreds of misconceptions, wrongful facts and myths. In this article you will discover the truth about five fitness myths and their origin.
#1 when women lift weights they become bulky
This myth is entirely false. Relax girls, lifting weights won't turn you into a giant muscular monster, no one will become huge only from lifting weights. The reason women will not gain as much muscle...
Saturday, 4 May 2013
Taking Precautions in Your Outdoor Sports and Activities
Outdoor sports can be exciting and entertaining, coupled with the fact that it is good for your health. But statistics show that more people get injured doing outdoor games and activities than when doing it indoors. It's not very hard to understand why this is so, and there is no sense in saying people should not play outdoor because of the safety risks. But then you should take precautions to protect yourself and eliminate...
What Are You Doing to Prevent Sarcopenia? Use It or Lose It!
Have you ever had major surgery? If you have, you will know that once the anesthesia has worn off, the first thing the doctors and nurses require of you is to "get out of bed" and move! But, "wait a minute," you cry, "I just had major surgery--let me rest." Thankfully, however, for you, that request is denied. Otherwise, severe complications in all body systems can occur, as well as death.
Prolonged bedrest effects all body...
How Often Do We Need Sex, and Will It Have a Negative Affect on Us Before a Workout?
Sex and testosterone levels
It is no secret that increased libido and a constant desire of sex is associated with increased levels of the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is the main hormone for muscle growth, and when you have low levels of it, building muscle is almost impossible.
Playing a sport increase testosterone levels, which leads to an increase in sexual activity and spontaneous erections and desire for sex is...
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Ways to Take Care of Your Heart
Some people don't pay much attention to their own heart health
unless they experience chronic chest pain. After a severe chest pain,
your doctor might recommend a few changes you need to make. At this
point, it has become increasingly obvious that you definitely need to
think about your own heart health before these unwanted issues develop.
Here are some ways on how to take care your heart:
1.
Regular exercise....
What to Expect From Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
What are the advantages of a partial knee replacement?
There
are many research studies available that support how a modern partial
knee replacement performs superbly for a vast majority of patients.
There are many advantages to having a partial replacement versus a total
replacement of the knee. These include a quicker recovery time, less
blood loss during the procedure, and less pain after surgery. Many
report that...
Basic Healthy Lifestyle Tips
You may have a great career and a good job, but all of your
achievements are due to your performance and good health is a great part
of it. Keeping fit and healthy is a very broad topic, but in this
article, we'll just tackle the basic information that an individual
should know to start a healthy lifestyle.
Keeping physically and
mentally fit doesn't mean slogging it out to the gym and participating
in massive strength...
Common Shoulder Injuries Related to Sports
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
A broken collarbone
(clavicle) is a very common fracture that occurs in people of all ages
but occurs more commonly with sports related injuries. The clavicle is
located between the ribcage and the shoulder blade and it connects the
arm to the body. The collarbone lies above many vital structures, such
as nerves and blood vessels.
What causes a clavicle fracture?
Clavicle
fractures...
Monday, 1 April 2013
Getting Heart-Strong With Stats, Warning Signs, and Health Tips, Too
In case you missed it, red was the color of choice when choosing what to wear last Friday, as the first of February marked the tenth anniversary of the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day. Its purpose: to help raise awareness of heart disease in women, while at the same time, launching American Heart Month.
Be aware, too, that The Million Hearts™ national initiative sponsored by the American Heart Association...
Sunday, 31 March 2013
How Natural Soaps Help Keep Your Skin Beautiful
Proper skin care is essential to having a great complexion. The first step to having a great complexion is having clean skin. It is important to cleanse your skin daily because every day your skin is faced with dust, dirt, cosmetics, and air pollution. It is important to get rid of impurities every day, but many soaps and cleansers can contain ingredients that can actually damage your skin instead of improve it. There are certain...
Get Your Queries Cleared on Human Hair Wigs
How long do these human hair wigs last?
If one is wearing on a daily basis, they should last typically 2 to 3 months.
What are the different types available?
The different types available are lace front, full lace wigs, remy wigs etc.
Things to know on their proper usage:
How long can I wear them each day?
It is recommended that you remove them every night. This is because the adhesive that is used to fix these to the...
Why We Should Treat Our Hair Professionally
Our hair is probably one of the most important things that reflect who we are and how we express ourselves. Shiny and healthy hair always makes women feel better about themselves and shows others that we are really taking care of our bodies! But, most people don't realize what actually happens to their hair when it doesn't get properly treat.
Here are five reasons that you should go and treat your hair professionally instead...
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Beauty Tips,
Hair loss,
Health and Fitness,
Health Care,
Healthy Hair
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