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What is Cholesterol?

Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 19:52 in Articles, Health | viewed 84 times | 0 Comments

Cholesterol is a lipidic, waxy steroid found in the cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals[2]. It is an essential component of mammalian cell membranes where it is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity.... (Continue reading)

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Tomatoes

Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 19:50 in Articles, Health | viewed 54 times | 0 Comments
Tomatoes

Tomatoes are high in a phytonutrient called lycopene that has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and cancer-prevention properties. Tomatoes can be classified as either a fruit or vegetable, and for the best nutrient value go for organic varieties. ... (Continue reading)

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Oranges

Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 19:48 in Articles, Health | viewed 49 times | 0 Comments
Oranges

Like all citrus, oranges are rich in vitamin C and fiber. Oranges also contain folic acid, beta-carotene, potassium, selenium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Additionally, citrus limonoids found in oranges have been shown in laboratory studies to help fight mouth cancer, skin... (Continue reading)

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Low Cholesterol Breakfast Foods

Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 19:44 in Articles, Health | viewed 131 times | 0 Comments
Low Cholesterol Breakfast Foods

You can naturally lower cholesterol by eating a healthy, balanced diet. Studies have shown that the most important meal of the day is breakfast. Some breakfast foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol are: oranges, prunes, grapefruit, almonds, walnuts,... (Continue reading)

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Congenital Heart Disease: High risk for Newborn

Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 19:39 in Articles, Health | viewed 60 times | 0 Comments

Nine in 1,000 babies born in the United States have a congenital (present at birth) heart defect – a problem that occurred as the baby’s heart was developing during pregnancy, before the baby is born. Congenital heart defects are the... (Continue reading)

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4 Tips For a Fitness Program

Written on 28 Jun, 2009 at 23:14 in Articles, Health | viewed 53 times | 0 Comments
4 Tips For a Fitness Program

Many of us have demanding jobs, a home life, and children which all make it very easy to find an excuse not to exercise on a regular basis. From the most important things that should be completed at... (Continue reading)

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Diabetes: More than a blood sugar problem

Written on 28 Jun, 2009 at 23:07 in Articles, Health | viewed 82 times | 0 Comments
Diabetes: More than a blood sugar problem

There is an interesting article in the International Herald tribune, today. Apparently, doctors and media tend to focus exclusively on blood sugar in helping diabetics. Obviously blood sugar is very important in diabetes, but it turns out that most diabetics... (Continue reading)

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Improving Memory by Exercise

Written on 28 Jun, 2009 at 23:02 in Articles, Health | viewed 45 times | 0 Comments
Improving Memory by Exercise

We have so many reasons to exercise. The latest is that it keeps our memory in good condition. Researchers have found that exercise improves blood flow to the part of the brain that is responsible for memory, and builds new... (Continue reading)

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Chocolate

Written on 28 Jun, 2009 at 22:59 in Articles, Health | viewed 47 times | 0 Comments
Chocolate

Chocolate has been getting a lot of positive press, lately. It has antioxidants, which have also been gettign a lot of positive press, lately. It is good for your heart and vascular system, and now, they say, good for brain... (Continue reading)

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Chocolate for Blood Pressure?

Written on 28 Jun, 2009 at 22:55 in Articles, Health | viewed 62 times | 0 Comments
Chocolate for Blood Pressure?

by Ed Recent studies have shown that eating dark chocolate can lower blood pressure. Drinking tea, on the other hand, has no effect on blood pressure. Although the effect of dark chocolate (sorry milk chocolate and white chocolate lovers, it has to... (Continue reading)

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