On May 31st we celebrate World No Tobacco Day. During this day, we turn our attention to the ill effects of tobacco use and promote tobacco abstinence. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable deaths. Six million people die from tobacco use annually. Abstaining from tobacco use for one day won’t do anything […]

Exposing yourself to the sun can be a boon or a bane to our physical health depending  on the time and duration of your exposure. The sun is the best source of Vitamin D which strengthens our bones and muscles. But it is also the main source of skin cancer. People need between 5-10  minutes […]

For the past twenty years, obesity in the United States has been on the rise. The numbers remain high as we make poor lifestyle choices such as overeating and staying inactive. Obesity leads to a number of health risks including heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Another problem obesity brings is that children […]

Studies show that lack of sleep is bad for the heart. People who sleep six hours a day, three times a week  or less are prone to develop heart diseases. This is alarming because the truth is, the percentage of Americans getting adequate sleep has been dwindling for the past several years. No wonder, heart […]

The brain has the highest concentration of blood vessels among all the organs. So it’s not surprising that all the good things you do to protect and improve your cardiovascular health will also benefit your brain. The following are just some things you can do to protect and improve brain health: Increase good cholesterol levels. […]

How would you know if you are suffering from a disease? Many people are going through life unaware of their health problems. An accurate diagnosis is the first step to manage a disease. Healthcare providers consider a physical exam as an essential aspect of optimum wellness. Experts have named five important tests you can take […]

Have you tried coconut water? Coconut water became very popular last year because of claims that it has many health benefits. However is it really as healthy as people say it is? Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young green coconuts. It is different from coconut milk which is a puree from coconut meat. […]

Are you one of those coffee lovers  who gave up coffee thinking it’s toxic for your body? I am. But a recent study shows that coffee drinkers actually have a longer life. The study was done by the National Institute of Health and AARP involving 400,000 people. “I would say it offers some reassurance to […]

When we see these words on product labels we think they’re health foods: “multigrain”, “no added sugar”, “no cholesterol”, “no trans fat”. But that’s not really the case. They may not have sugar or cholesterol but they have other ingredients that are just as bad for our health. There are actually a lot of foods […]

Does your work require you to spend most of your time in the office? If so, you are not alone. Living a sedentary life is hazardous to your health. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stay in shape while you’re in the office. Here are some simple tips to help you stay fit […]