Water to humans is like gasoline to cars and trucks. Water is necessary to every biological and chemical process our body produces. But what are the real effects of drinking 8 glasses of water a day? First off, let us look at how much water is necessary for human...
People at the age of 60 are not exercising to get a head-turning look but chasing higher quality of life and better health. Most experienced personal trainers agree that there are exercises to avoid after 60. These are: Boot camp class exercises Seniors can partake in...
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that results in confusion and memory loss. It is a progressive disease in which important connections in the brain begin to die, leading to the death of brain cells. This results in reduced memory abilities. New studies,...
Arthritis is caused by a deficiency of hyaluronic acid within synovial fluid. Hyaluronic acid helps in keeping the joints lubricated. The following hand exercises have the potential to increase the amount of this molecule, thus mitigating arthritic symptoms. Putty...
What is Inflammation Inflammation is the process by which white blood cells fight against bacteria, viruses, and infections that may harm the body. When these cells are damaged, the immune system is affected. Some chemicals such as proteins and antibodies get released...
It is common for someone to occasionally experience moments of forgetfulness. This often occurs during busy times in a person’s life. It may be normal, but a bad memory is frustrating. Genetics can be part of a person’s memory loss. Research has confirmed...
Stretching the body to its full length after waking seems to be an automatic movement; even animals do it, but an intentional daily stretching routine can help relieve pain better than one quick stretch first thing in the morning. Lying in bed for a full night’s...
Pfizer and BioNTech have produced this new COVID-19 vaccine. Recent data show that the vaccine can remain effective if stored for a fortnight at average freezer temperatures. This has dramatically eased the distribution of the vaccine in the United States and all over...
The Covid-19 virus has caused substantial upheaval and tragedy across much of the world in the past year. Except for a few regions, most countries have struggled to contain the spread of the virus. Australia is one of the few countries that has been able to keep the...
This year has brought many changes to the lives of people from all over the world. The coronavirus pandemic has made everyone think about how they socialize. In recent months, people have been asked to stay home from group activities that may even include going to...