Preventative Health Care Self Neglect – A Widespread Problem?

Are you avoiding going to the doctor? I personally know three people who are so I imagine that this is a widespread problem.
One of the people I know that is avoiding visiting the doctor has terrible pains that she fears may be due to her liver, but won’t go to the doctor because she [...]

Amazing Images of Family Food Consumption Around the World

Time Magazine has produced a wonderful photo gallery of photos from the book “Hungry Planet, What the World Eats.” The pictures depict families around the world, sitting with the food they consume in a week’s time. What would your family’s picture look like?
We all know that our health is tied to [...]

How To Create A Weight Loss Plan

New Year’s Eve is the time many people make resolutions regarding weight loss. At this time of the year, fitness centers receive loads of enrollments. But, most of these resolutions are broken not even a month after they were made because the new member don’t have a good weight loss plan.
Effective planning, which should be [...]

What Is Lycopene?

Lycopene is a carotenoid that is present in such organs of the body as the liver, lungs and skin. It’s an antioxidant which means that it protects the body from harmful oxidation within the system.
There are a number of stated uses for lycopene in medical situations, although the Mayo Clinic in the [...]

Why Buy Medical Insurance?

Are you one of the 47 million Americans who had no health insurance in 2006? Can you really afford not to have medical insurance? We have all heard the saying “Roll the dice and pay the price”, but do you really want to play Russian Roulette with your health?
In the USA there is no [...]

Three Stress and Money Saving Points to Consider When Searching for Health Insurance or Dental Insurance Online

Feeling overwhelmed while searching for health insurance? We understand! Many of the clients we work with are stressed out and overwhelmed with what their experiences with finding health insurance online before they come to us.
Here are 3 points to consider that can save you time, stress, and money when shopping for health insurance [...]

Slow Down Aging With These 12 Time-Tested Steps

Dr. Michael Roizen, author of the book “Real Age” and several other books in the Real Age Series, has complied a list of 12 activities that can reduce your real age!
What is a “real age?” Dr. Roizen says there is more to age than just your calendar age that determines how many more [...]

Biking For Exercise

One of the best ways of getting fit and staying that way is to develop a habit of biking. This is a great way of toning up muscles, shedding pounds, and giving your body plenty of fresh air – this is especially important if you are working all week and your usual supply of [...]

The Health Benefits Of Cranberries

The cranberry has been used throughout the world as a remedy for a wide variety of illnesses and ailments for many years. You might see it called bearberry, bog cranberry, mossberry, large cranberry or just cranberry. It boasts a huge range of properties which include use as an anti-oxidant, diuretic, anti-bilious, laxative, sub-astringent and vasodilator [...]

The Health Factor Of Various Meats

Nearly everyone loves a grilled burger or a chicken breast fried or baked in the oven. But how healthy is your steak, burger or chicken?
To help choose what meats to buy for the meat nights on your dinner menu here is a list of meats and their fat content.
Bacon – sometimes a dinner [...]