Monthly Archives: December 2007
Heart Attack: The Warning Signs
Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, a squeezing sensation as if a band were being tightened around the chest, pain in the center of the chest lasting longer than 2 minutes Pain that spreads to the shoulders, arms, or neck The above warning … Continue reading
Maximizing Cardiovascular Health And Wellness
Cardiovascular disease includes a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the united states accounts for 42% of all deaths. About 25% of americans (approximately 59 million people) have … Continue reading
Changes In American Eating Patterns
Three trends in Americans’ eating patterns are particularly prominent: snacking, eating at fast-food restaurants, and consuming frozen dinners. The impact of these trends portends both good news and bad news.Snacks are foods consumed between the three main meals of the … Continue reading
Health, Fitness and Contact Lenses
There are a few simple truths about getting fit and healthy: To get fit, you have to work out regularly. To work out regularly, you have to be disciplined and stay consistent. This means you can’t postpone that morning jog … Continue reading
Tips for Preserving Nutrient of Food
The vitamin content of food can be seriously compromised from the time it is produced until the time it is digested. Improper storage, excessive cooking, and exposure to heat, light, and air are factors that can reduce the vitamin content … Continue reading