Health Tips and Tricks
March 3rd, 2010
Despite the cold and snow, the seasonal flu that usually hits during the season has been surprisingly absent. The largest outbreaks, of the nearly-forgotten H1N1 swine flu virus, occurred in the fall. Around 57 million people in the United States were infected with the influenza.
February 26th, 2010
Menopause is an unavoidable part of the human life cycle that will affect most women after they reach middle-age. The shift into menopause usually begins around the age of 45, with the final menstrual period occuring commonly at age 50. As the levels of estrogen in a woman’s body decrease, many symptoms start to occur [...]
February 24th, 2010
Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) are faced with the difficult task of choosing which impotence medication will be best suited for their body. There are two main contenders on the market, Viagra and Cialis, but are there any differences between the two? Both drugs are PDE-5 inhibiters, used to relax the penile arteries [...]
February 17th, 2010
Those who suffer from high cholesterol know that the most important way to lower cholesterol levels is through strictly following a healthy diet. However, many people are still confused as to which food they need to avoid that contains high cholesterol content. It can become tricky when some high cholesterol foods are a good source [...]
February 9th, 2010
Natural anti anxiety drugs have become increasingly popular in the last few years, but it still remains important to get the right facts before deciding whether to take prescription or natural anti anxiety medications. How do you choose which anti-anxiety medication is right for you? Always consult a doctor first, but here are some helpful [...]
February 2nd, 2010
Erectile Dysfunction, commonly known as ED, is quite common among men. Not only are older men affected by this sexual disorder, there have also been accounts of erectile dysfunction in men in their 20s. The main reasons behind impotence and ED include:
- Poor or slow blood flow to the penis
The principal cause for ED is [...]
January 28th, 2010
In order to lose weight you need to have motivation and healthy expectations. If you set realistic goals and follow these 71 weight loss tips, you can lose weight in a healthy way and you can expect to see results fast.
71 Weight Loss Tips and Tricks:
1. Keep Notes: Always record your food intake and any exercise [...]
January 19th, 2010
With the winter Olympics fast approaching and anti-drug regulations being strengthened to prevent illegal doping, Olympic athletes must be extra careful of what they put in their body. There are many banned substances and prescription drugs that all athletes should avoid.
If you do require a prescription before an event, it is important to remind your [...]
January 11th, 2010
The makers of counterfeit prescription drugs are greatly advancing their production techniques in order to get a share of the estimated $75 billion market in fake drugs, researchers are reporting.
Some of the counterfeit tactics include utilizing the exact same technology that genuine pharmaceutical companies employ to identify their products as the real thing.
Today’s fake drugs [...]
December 29th, 2009
There is no such thing as a healthy fat man, new research suggests, prompting a serious increase in the promotion of weight loss drugs and healthy living for obese males.
The research was published in the recently published journal Circulation on Dec 28th. The study focused on 1,800 men from Sweden starting at age 50 and [...]