Cholesterol Lowering Drugs can Keep Heart Disease Away
Sun, 28/02/10 – 12:40 | No Comment

One in every three deaths in Britain is caused by heart disease with a total of 208 000 people dying of the disease every year. This makes heart disease the leading killer in the U.K. …

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Acupuncture Could Ease Period Pain
Thu, 25/02/10 – 14:05 | No Comment
Acupuncture Could Ease Period Pain

A good number of women experience severe pre-menstrual syndrome. For most women, this pain goes on throughout the period and it can be disruptive to their day to day activities. The pain is most severe …

Ways to Lower Cholesterol Levels in Your Body
Thu, 25/02/10 – 14:02 | No Comment
Ways to Lower Cholesterol Levels in Your Body

Cholesterol plays a vital role in the body. It is used to process Vitamin D, produce cell membranes, sex hormones, nerve sheaths and bile. There are two forms of cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density …

Ways of Dealing with Depression
Thu, 25/02/10 – 14:00 | No Comment
Ways of Dealing with Depression

It is normal for every one of us to feel low and blue sometimes. But when these feelings remain persistent and don’t go away, you should be concerned. This could be the beginning of your …

Understand Your Body – Male Hormones
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:59 | No Comment
Understand Your Body – Male Hormones

Different hormones come to play in the male body system, right from the time the boy is in the womb to old age. They are responsible for the different stages in a man’s life as …

The Importance of Breastfeeding
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:57 | No Comment
The Importance of Breastfeeding

Most modern mothers are in a haste to wean their babies. The Department of Health however recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. This is because breastmilk contains all the nutrients needed by the …

Tackling Men’s Health Problems
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:56 | No Comment
Tackling Men’s Health Problems

Men are poorer at having health check-ups than women. Most feel that by seeking medical help, they are being sissy. Others are embarrassed, especially if the problem involves private body parts and intimate issues of …

Symptoms and Treatment of Chlamydia
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:54 | No Comment
Symptoms and Treatment of Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, yet one that can go for long without being noticed. It is a bacterial infection, transmitted through semen and vaginal fluids. It lives in the …

Symptoms and Prevention of Swine Flu
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:52 | No Comment
Symptoms and Prevention of Swine Flu

Correctly referred to as Influenza H1N1 flu, swine flu is a concern in many parts of the world, the UK notwithstanding. Just like seasonal flu viruses, it is transmitted from one person to another through …

Nutritional Requirements for a Healthy Body in Old Age
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:51 | No Comment
Nutritional Requirements for a Healthy Body in Old Age

It is possible to remain fit and healthy even in old age. This is relative to terminal illnesses of course, but with proper diet and an active lifestyle, one can live long even in their …

Meeting Nutritional Needs Before, During and After Pregnancy
Wed, 24/02/10 – 19:49 | No Comment
Meeting Nutritional Needs Before, During and After Pregnancy

Proper nutrition is important for every couple that intends to have a baby. As a mother-to-be, being underweight or overweight can affect your pregnancy and your baby. Obese women are more likely to experience complications …