HDL cholesterol – understand and boost this good cholesterol
Your cholesterol levels are an important measure of heart health. For HDL cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol, higher levels are better. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known … Read more
Women
Eat healthy diet before becoming pregnant
Researchers have proved that women who consistently ate a diet high in protein and fruit prior to becoming pregnant were less likely to have a … Read more
Better ways to control high blood pressure without medicine
Lifestyle plays an important role in treating high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you may avoid, delay … Read more
Vitamin D – more may not be better
I have seen in recent years healthy people have been bombarded by stories in the media and on health websites warning about the dangers of … Read more
Depression after stroke treatment and homeopathic remedies
Post stroke depression (PSD) or depression after stroke treatment is considered the most frequent and important neuropsychiatric consequence of stroke. Approximately one-third of stroke survivors … Read more
Exercise and common cold
If you want to prevent getting colds this season, then regular, moderate exercise may be just what the doctor ordered. Findings show that exercise helps … Read more
Simple, daily steps can reduce risk of heart disease
Small steps like walking regularly can reduce risk of heart disease, the No. 1 killer of men and women. Almost 80 percent of heart disease … Read more
A secret to have heart-attack free life – strawberries and blueberries
There’s an old saying that states, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” As it turns out, berries may be the new apple. According … Read more
4 things I would like to see in 2013
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year i.e. 2013. It’s … Read more
Add more years to your life – a free mantra – be physically active
A new study reinforce the public health message that both a physically active lifestyle and a normal body weight are important for increasing longevity. The … Read more