Many people who are trying to watch their cholesterol levels often exclude eggs from their diet. But there is a difference between blood cholesterol and dietary cholesterol and the part they play in your health. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance found in certain foods and released by your liver. Its responsible for hormone, bile and
Tighter airport security requirements can make traveling a bit more frustrating. But imagine being stopped when you set off the alarmsand having no clue as to why its happening! You should know that some diagnostic testssuch as heart, bone or thyroid scansuse radioactive material that can leave traces of radioactivity in your body for up
For a heart-healthy breakfast, start your day with a bowl of coarse or steel-cut oats. This tasty grain is packed with folate, fiber, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, oatmeal can help lower your levels of bad LDL cholesterol and help keep your arteries clear. For added benefit, top your bowl with nutritious strawberries, blueberries
A new study in France shows that the absence of a specific bacterium in your intestines could be a possible cause of the chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder known as Crohns disease. Crohns disease symptoms can vary from person to person and flare-ups can range from mild to severe. Some common symptoms include: Chronic diarrhea Abdominal
Estrogen dominance is a frequent health concern for both men and women. An overabundance of estrogen is associated with a variety of health concerns in men and women such as weight gainespecially belly fat, hot flashes, uncomfortable menopausal symptoms, vaginal dryness and reduced sexual desire, bloating and water retention, occasionally irregular or skipped menstrual cycles,
If you find yourself nodding off at the office or home, you may be suffering from fatigue brought on by a lack of sleep. According to the book The Insomnia Workout, author Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., suggests getting ample amounts of sleepand not letting your daily stresses wreck your sleep schedule. If you find yourself tossing
If you like to marinate your foods in sauces or liquids before cooking, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that you place the marinating foods in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Foods left at room temperature could be exposed to fast-growing bacteria. Be sure to discard the liquid after marinating and DO NOT
Millions of people suffer from swollen fingers crippling backaches and clattering knees caused by arthritis. Some of you resort to prescription and over-the-counter painkillers for relief. But a new study from the University of Missouri found that adults in exercise programs that taught proper exercise habits significantly increased their physical activity. When compared to patients
Individuals who are concerned about their risk for heart disease and diabetes may want to incorporate grapes into their diet, as a new study is suggesting the fruit can help combat these potentially life threatening conditions. According to researchers from the University of Michigan Health System, after testing the effects of grapes on laboratory rats,
Could your daily coffee habit actually be good for you? According to new research, drinking coffee regularly may help women cut their chances of suffering a stroke. Findings published in the journal Circulation, which is issued by the American Heart Association, suggest that drinking coffee every day can offer various levels of protection against stroke.