Obesity is not a fashion faux pas; it is a health hazard, and people dealing with obesity issues should not be driven by shame to try to achieve some idealistic image goal. Media should motivate toward better health and longer life. Once we understand the real goals, the journey becomes a little less daunting. By now, we are all aware of the basics: eat less, exercise more. Still, weight loss requires levels of motivation and dedication that many people feel they are not able to achieve on their own.
The single most important tool for promoting better health is the mind, and
Smile Therapy
by TJ Davis May 17th, 2010 | Mental Health
Everybody has bad days, but frequent, recurrent blue moods can signify a more serious condition. Arthritis and depression often go hand in hand. When you are in pain, it is difficult to keep a constant positive outlook, especially when the cause is a degenerative, debilitating condition like arthritis. Mental and emotional stress often manifests itself in the body physically so depression can exacerbate pain.
One of the main reasons arthritis and depression are commonly linked is that people with arthritis tend to stop doing things they enjoy, like walking, biking, swimming, golfing, gardening, etc., because they think
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One of the main reasons arthritis and depression are commonly linked is that people with arthritis tend to stop doing things they enjoy, like walking, biking, swimming, golfing, gardening, etc., because they think
Dangers of Steroid Dependence
by TJ Davis May 14th, 2010 | Addiction
Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones chemically similar to testosterone and are associated with muscle growth. Steroids are a controlled substance in many countries, and for good reason. Despite the health benefits of steroid use, when taken as prescribed by a physician for conditions such as anemia or reduced muscle mass and weight loss brought on by illness or injury, misuse and overuse of many steroids is widespread.
Most often the media report on steroid abuse among professional athletes, but illegal consumption of anabolic steroids is not confined to sports celebrities. Young men and women obsessed with improving their body image
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Most often the media report on steroid abuse among professional athletes, but illegal consumption of anabolic steroids is not confined to sports celebrities. Young men and women obsessed with improving their body image
Effects of Respect
by TJ Davis May 10th, 2010 | Aging
Elder care facilities nationwide, from nursing homes to assisted living residences, are designed to provide assistance for elderly clients who need partial to total personal care. Well-enforced guidelines are in place for the physical care and treatment of elders in such facilities, and many of these homes are dedicated to providing a place for their residents to live out their lives as independently as possible, with dignity and respect.
But despite their best intentions, many elder care workers may not be providing the level of respect they think they are. It is quite common for nursing facility staff to address
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But despite their best intentions, many elder care workers may not be providing the level of respect they think they are. It is quite common for nursing facility staff to address
Vitamin Focus: C
by Louise May 7th, 2010 | Vitamins
You see it boasted on orange juice cartons and fruit snack packs: "Contains 100% Vitamin C in each serving!" But how much vitamin C is this, and what does it do?
What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
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What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along