Wearing Sunglasses
by Bea June 28th, 2010 | Aging, Diseases, Vitamins
Wearing sunglasses all of the time when you are outside can be harmful to your health, but it is important to use them. Confused? Well, your eyes have receptors in them that trigger Vitamin D absorption when they detect sunlight. If you block the UV rays from reaching your eyes, then it is likely that you will not absorb your daily need of Vitamin D from the sun. However, wearing sunglasses can help to protect your eyes so that they can stay healthier for a longer period of time. There are many health benefits to wearing sunglasses because eyes that are regularly exposed to too much sun can develop serious
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Start your child’s summer with a SPLASH!
by Kendall Ryan June 21st, 2010 | Exercise
Swimming is a sport that everyone can learn at any age. Everyone from 2 year olds to 100 year olds can learn and benefit from swimming. Swimming is both relaxing and effective. If taught properly, from an early age, it can teach kids how safely exercise and play while having fun doing it!
Here are some tips to start your child’s summer with a SPLASH!
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Here are some tips to start your child’s summer with a SPLASH!
- Encourage swimming from an early age. If you do not have a pool, invest in a local swim club membership. Be sure to sign up early…they are in high demand and most places have a waiting
Kids and Cholesterol
by TJ Davis June 18th, 2010 | Children's Health
It is pretty common knowledge these days that high cholesterol in adults is an indicator of increased risk of heart disease and other illness, but a surprising number of children, ages 10 - 17, also suffer from high cholesterol. In fact, it could be the most under-reported health issue they face, since it is uncommon for physicians to routinely screen kids for high cholesterol. Knowing if and when to ask your child's doctor about cholesterol screening can greatly reduce his/her risk of bigger health problems later in life.
There are two primary types of cholesterol: HDL, or high density lipoprotein,
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There are two primary types of cholesterol: HDL, or high density lipoprotein,
Reducing Pounds and Pain
by TJ Davis June 4th, 2010 | Diet, Exercise
Being overweight is never healthy. Obesity puts your body at risk for many health risks, such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer, as years pass. Added weight holds particular additional difficulties, however, for people with joint and muscle pain. This is primarily because extra body weight puts excessive stress on weight bearing joints like the knees, and it just seems to be harder to lose unwanted pounds as you grow older.
How do you manage weight loss and pain at the same time? Each is difficult on its own, but the fact is, their management
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How do you manage weight loss and pain at the same time? Each is difficult on its own, but the fact is, their management
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