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May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
In reading an article about osteoporosis, a widespread problem that is mentioned repeatedly in medical reports, newspaper items, on the media and elsewhere, I realized that too much emphasis to correct or avoid the condition was being placed on the intake of calcium instead of focusing on calcium metabolism which is usually the problem.Calcium is…Osteoporosis, Calcium and Sunshine By Ruth Sackman
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
The simple act of bouncing on a rebounder (mini-trampoline) is a uniquely powerful form of exercise. While most types of workouts target specific muscles or just increase cardiovascular function, rebounding uses the forces of acceleration and deceleration to activate literally every cell in the body without stressing any particular part.The idea of rebounding has been…On the Rebound
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
“All parts of the body which have a function if used in moderation and exercised in labors in which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy, well developed and age more slowly; but if unused and left idle they become liable to disease, defective in growth and age quickly.” - Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, circa…MOVE IT OR LOSE IT! – Exercise for a Healthy Body and Mind By FACT
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
A nutrient, that travels at a speed of 186,000 miles a second from a source 93 million miles away, rates with food, water and air as part of the life-support system on earth.It is light from the sun.But light also comes from manmade sources, and therein lies a number of problems. The wrong kind of…The Role of Light in Human Health By Patricia McCormac
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
Scientists tell us that keeping our minds active is as important as physical exercise, so iphones, laptops, and the like must be making us smarter, right?According to The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, a Pulitzer-nominated 2011 book by Nicholas Carr, tech advancements definitely have their positive side, but excessive use can…Is Tech Dumbing Us Down?
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
About 340,000 cancer cases could be prevented every year in the United States if Americans ate healthful diets, exercised regularly, limited alcohol consumption and made other lifestyle changes. This is according to findings released in February of this year by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) in conjunction with World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).…Healthy Lifestyle Changes Vital for Preventing Cancer (duh!) By FACT
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
It’s normal to forget things from time to time, and it’s normal to become somewhat more forgetful as you age. But how much forgetfulness is too much? How can you tell whether your memory lapses are within the scope of normal aging or are a symptom of something more serious?Healthy people can experience memory loss…Forgetfulness – What’s Normal?
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
The average American spends 9-10 hours of their day sitting, and in some occupations, like telecommunications, employees typically spend 12 hours sitting every day. This is not a healthy state of affairs - studies show that prolonged sitting can increase your risk of death from virtually all health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease…Figeting With Forethought
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“Fever is nature's engine, which she brings into the field to remove her enemy.” — Thomas Sydenham, M.D.What do you do when a fever develops? Do you panic? Are you conditioned to feel that your health is in danger and that treatment is crucial? Do you reach for the acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin, or do…Fever and Immunity
...May 7, 2020 - Category: Understanding Body Function
We live in a sea of screens. Indeed, many people spend 8 or more hours every day staring at various versions of them. Moreover, our eyes are constantly being stimulated by artificial lights — blinking traffic lights, neon lights, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), even energy-saving LEDs (which emit blue light that can generate high amounts…Eye Aerobics
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