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Reasons Why You Need an Orthodontist
How much do you know about taking care of your teeth? Aren't you concerned about your dental health? Do you feel embarrassed while smiling in public because of your teeth? Then you must consult an orthodontist.
By Olivia Ava7 years ago in Longevity
The Low-Carb Diet
I'll have to admit, I've tried quite a few diets in my teen and young adult years. My body is very responsive to food and because of that, my weight can fluctuate quite a lot. I'm only five feet tall, so most doctors recommend I stay within the weight range of 115-125 pounds. When I got on birth control at age 16, I gained about 20 pounds in what seemed like an instant. I felt bad, not necessarily in the "oh man I look ugly" way, but in the "my body is unhealthy" way. At the time, my mother was on Weight Watchers. I asked my mom if I could join her. I started working out. Over the course of a few months I was the healthiest I'd ever been.
By Dani Ash7 years ago in Longevity
The Top Six Oral Steroids to Supercharge Your Muscular Growth
Recent high-profile drug cheating scandals uncovered during some popular sporting competitions have brought the use or misuse of steroids in sports to the forefront. But the fact remains, that as long as there are lovers of bodybuilding as sports and a way of life exists, the use of legal steroids will always be a topic of contention.
By Harold Camaya7 years ago in Longevity
Get off of That Treadmill... Unless You're Sprinting
First off, what is a HIIT workout? A HIIT workout is a form of interval training. It stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. Basically, you perform an exercise with maximum effort to reach your target heart rate and then you rest for a short period of time, during what is called a recovery period. They burn 25 to 30 percent more calories than any other form of workout. Not only that, but you will also gain muscle and burn a lot of fat in a short period of time. How do you ask?
By Ashley Dahlke7 years ago in Longevity
5 Easy Ways to Get Healthier this Summer
During the summer, you want to be in your peak physical condition. This is the time to shine in the sun, and show off your swimsuit body. There are some pretty easy ways to get healthier this summer when you stop to think about it. Once you learn easy ways to get healthier this summer, you will get hooked on having the summer body you have always deserved.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Physical Activity in Older Adults
Maintaining the best possible quality of health starts to become a priority that is harder to ignore as one ages. One of the greater obstacles that comes with age is the lack of mobility, along with a sharp decrease in energy. These factors can discourage, or almost prevent, older adults from participating in physical exercise. Long-term lack of exercise is among the greatest causes of health problems. According to the British journal of sports medicine, “inactivity ranks alongside tobacco, alcohol, and obesity as a leading cause of reduced healthy life expectancy,” even in developed regions of the world. Still, roughly 60 percent of adults over 68 years old are physically inactive.
By Mauri Cadena7 years ago in Longevity
My Husband and I Became Somewhat Vegan on Our Honeymoon
You may be asking... Why in the world would you choose to change your entire diet during the most exciting vacation of your life? Looking back it sounds a little crazy, but honestly it was easier than we both thought.
By Ashley Dahlke7 years ago in Longevity
Will Social Security Disability Pay for In-Home Health Care?
No one will ever tell you that getting the disability benefits to which you’re entitled is easy. It can be a lengthy and confusing process that leaves many frustrated, and ready to give up. But one question you may have before you continue the pursuit may be whether or not the disability benefits will cover in-home health care.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Longevity
The Getaway
We all know how hectic and stressful every-day life can be. Between getting the kids ready for school, going to work, stopping by the grocery store to pick up a few items, putting those items in the car then rushing home in five o'clock traffic, cooking dinner, helping the kids with homework, getting the kids washed up, reading them a bedtime story, and then reading our mate a bedtime story, by the time we actually get to fall asleep, we realize we've had little to no "me time"!
By Veronica Scarboro7 years ago in Longevity
Happy Valversary to Me!
Happy Valvesary to me! I can't believe it has been almost a year since I got my brand spanking new mechanical aortic heart valve. Last May, I had open heart surgery. I did have aortic stenosis, a condition I had from birth. This is a disease where the aortic valve has two leaves as opposed to the normal three, and over time the valve closes up. Not the best situation one can find themselves in. I had surgery in my early teens where a balloon was used through a catheter to open the valve. At that time it was called a balloon dilatation. It did the trick for a few years.
By Chris Hearn7 years ago in Longevity
Water... Nature's Gym
Water is the way to go on a bright sunny day or in the dark cold. Let its love calm your tongue. Its natural touch is like air to my throat bringing balance to heart and blood.
By Sharon Andrews7 years ago in Longevity
Plant Milk or Cow Milk? That Is the Question!
Milk does a body good, right? Wrong! How does 16 grams of fat, feces, Bovine Growth Hormones, antibiotics, 300 calories, acidic protein from leeches, and 135 million pus cells sound? Milk is one of the nastiest things you can buy, and many popular beliefs on the health benefits of milk are complete myths! Keep reading to find out why.
By Karly Lamm7 years ago in Longevity