Health & Fitness
Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders
Patient one had two years of progressive memory loss. She was considering quitting her job, which involved analyzing data and writing reports, she got disoriented driving, and mixed up the names of her pets. Patient two kept forgetting once familiar faces at work, forgot his gym locker combination, and had to have his assistants constantly […]
8 Signs You’re Meant to Be a Health Coach
Have you been considering expanding your career or starting a new one altogether? If you find yourself drawn to the health coaching profession, chances are you possess certain characteristics that inspire you to want to help other live their most fit lives. Here are eight signs that you were meant to be a […]
Asking parents smart questions can help obese kids lose weight
Preventing childhood obesity may begin at home, but there’s plenty nurses can do to help parents embrace healthy lifestyle choices, says Rita John, DNP, EdD, CPNP-PC, DCC, director of the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program at Columbia University School of Nursing. For tips about diet and exercise to stick, clinicians need to take the […]
When Passion For Fashion Is A Health Menace
You will never understand up to what extent women are willing to do for the sake of beauty. They will brave undergoing through the knife for the purpose of cosmetic surgery. The risk-taking involved is a case of the end justifying the means. However, a new concept of suffering for passion does not follow the […]
The Link Between Eczema And ADHD
Itching, burning skin. A frustrating inability to even concentrate on things that you greatly enjoy. These two scenarios do not seem to be related, but it appears that they are. The skin inflammation known as eczema and the behavior disorder called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may affect one another. Research indicates that children who […]
Guide For Living A Healthy, Fuller Life: Make Those Positive Life Changes!
Life expectancy for Americans has risen dramatically in the last century. Now we can expect to live 77 years, which is 30 years longer than formerly. By taking care of our bodies we could easily live a long, healthy life. People are Living Longer There are more people in the United States over 100 years […]
Children with autism more sedentary than their peers, study shows
A new Oregon State University study of children with autism found that they are more sedentary than their typically-developing peers, averaging 50 minutes less a day of moderate physical activity and 70 minutes more each day sitting. The small study of 29 children, some with autism and some without, showed that children with autism perform […]
Health Care Job Search Tips: Health Is Wealth Indeed!
Nowadays, jobs falling under the health care category are one of the most in demand jobs. This is because more and more countries fall short with regards to their employees and staff in the health care industry. In fact, aside from computers and information technology, heath care jobs are the ones that are greatly sought […]
Strength Training Workout for Beginners
Strength training is an important part of improving your overall fitness, and for women, it can mean much more. In addition to numerous health benefits, adding weights to your routine can become a form of personal development that builds strength in all areas of life. Join us over the next two weeks as […]
Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Dramatically Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack In Men
Rachel Cagan, American College of Cardiology[1] Four out of five heart attacks may be prevented with healthy behaviors Following a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy weight and diet, exercise, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake, could prevent four out of five coronary events in men, according to a new study publishing Sept. 22 in […]