Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Cholesterol

We hear a lot about cholesterol these days but what is it and how much do we know about it? Find out more about The Facts About Cholesterol, the Risk Factors, how to Improve Your Cholesterol and Other Things You Can Do from this Health & Fitness article.

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Vitamin & Nutrient Guide



What are vitamins? Vitamins are compounds that our body requires to grow and stay healthy. They assist in everything from building new tissue, digestion, keep our system strong and others. The food that we take may not have the adequate supply of vitamins so most of us resort to taking supplements. However, there are some things we should bear in mind before we take vitamin supplements. More..

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Basic Exercises

There are a variety of exercises one can do to stay fit and in shape. Find out the type of exercises that target specific areas of the body that can help you organize your workouts. For Abdomen exercises there are sit-ups, push-ups or cycling; for Body Weight Control there are dips, calf-raises exercises. Push-ups are also suitable to maintain body weight. If Strength Training is your target, you could play games like soccer. Read article..

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Ergonomics and Workplace Health

Getting achy sitting in your office chair? Feel more tired than you should at the end of the day? Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to improve your overall health and wellness, even at the office. Try some of these simple tips and exercises to keep yourself feeling better during the workday and even after you go home. More..

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical formula that correlates highly with body fat. This height-weight calculation helps to determine whether you are at a healthy weight or have too much body fat.

Do you think you are underweight or obese or just perfect? Find out your BMI.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Take Care of Your Heart

Eating smart is taking care of your heart. These days the food that we take are filled with too much saturated fat and that is the main cause of high cholesterol levels which in turn is bad for the heart. It is recommended that we keep to less than 10 percent of saturated fat intake. Learn some tips as to how.

Sunday, October 8, 2006

How to Use the Nutrition Facts Label


Most of us do not bother to read the nutrition facts label on packages. Probably, it's about time that we do so that we have enough facts to make informed decisions about buying food. Here's a guide on how to read the Nutrition Facts label.