How to Correctly Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

People who face problems with obesity and try to look for solutions through methods like dieting etc, are very likely to have come across the term, body mass index. (more…)

Best Way for Men to Take Care of their Skins

Believe it or not men have the same skin care issues as women. We usually do not hear about them, however, because the media tends not to focus on them as much in our society. Nonetheless, men get wrinkles and pimples, they have dry skin and they have oily skin, they are prone to skin cancer, and many struggle with ingrown hairs much of their lives. Now…

Learn More About Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is defined as bothersome urinary leakage causing a social or hygiene problem. It is a common condition which, although rarely life threatening, is embarrassing and distressing, and may severely affect your quality of life. (more…)

Healthy Bones and Joints are Crucial to Senior Independence

We all hope to have health and independence as we age. One of the most important things we can do to make that happen is to take care of our joints and bones. Two of the most common diseases that affect seniors are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. By taking steps to maintain bone and joint health…

Necessary Steps to a Healthy Prostate

Most men will experience a prostate problem at some point in their lives. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, a tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis. The urethra also carries semen during ejaculation. The prostate gland grows quite a bit during puberty and then doesn’t change much…

Ways to Slow Down the Aging Process

A person starts the aging process from the time he is born. It is a continuous process that goes on from birth to death. (more…)

The Importance of Deep Breathing

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Breathing Exercises for a Peaceful and Healthy Lifestyle

Yoga is well known as it merges the mental meditation, physical yoga practices, and breathing exercises in order to strengthen the muscles and reduce the stress. The Physical yoga practice comprises of gentle movements, long stretches, and a deep relaxation of body and mind. (more…)

You Think You Know the Health Benefits of Coffee

Caffeine, like any other foreign substance, has its own set of health benefits and side effects. However a lot of people have their information mixed up and base their knowledge about the effects of coffee to one’s health solely on hand-me down information. (more…)

Green Tea vs. Prostate Cancer

Many a times, discoveries in the medical field have occurred by chance. For example, take the case of Green Tea. Chinese legend says that few leaves from the Camellia sinesis tree inadvertently dropped in the pot containing the boiling water for the emperor. Intrigued by light-brown color of the water and the pleasant smell, the emperor tasted it and declared it be ‘haven-sent’. The Chinese people since then have…