Walking and running, which one is better?

Illustrations ran. © ShutterstockWalking and running, which one is better? - Cardio exercise can be done by running or walking. Both physical activity are equally healthy, but which one is better? Find the answer by listening to a full explanation about running and walking, as reported...

Bloomberg Continues Fight Against Obesity One Step (or Stairway) at a Time

One thing is clear about New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, he doesn't shy away from a good fight, especially if the health and well-being of citizens is at stake.  Whether it's getting food establishments to post calorie counts, cut back on trans fats, or limit the size...

Obesity Cuts Life Short

More than 15 yeas ago we showed conclusive evidence that obesity causes many chronic conditions in the US population1-3 -, that weight gain increases risk of diabetes 4-6, heart disease 7, breast cancer 8, and that this burden adds up quickly, even before we get to overweight, let...

Triglycerides and cholesterol, what's the difference?

Illustration of cholesterol. © Shutterstock / JohnKwanTriglycerides and cholesterol, what's the difference? - Heart health depends on cholesterol levels. While in addition to keeping cholesterol, you also need to control triglyceride levels. Then what is the difference between triglycerides...

Avoid food 6 cause of stress!

Illustration of sugar. © Shutterstock.com / saurabhpbhoyarAvoid food 6 cause of stress! - Some foods have properties increases levels of the hormone cortisol - stress. If you do not want to necessarily bad mood, you should avoid foods that cause stress as reported by the All Women...

7 Things that damage eye health

Illustrations using a computer. © 2013 Merdeka.com / Shutterstock / Andrei Zarubaika7 Things that damage eye health - Lifestyle, work culture, eating habits, polluted environment and attitude towards their health is a factor that can affect the overall health of the body. Lifestyle...

Pregnant over the age of 35 years? Consider this

Pregnant women. © 2012 Merdeka.com / Shutterstock / YanLevPregnant over the age of 35 years? Consider this - There is a new woman can get pregnant at the age of 30 years. It is a happy and disturbing because that age are considered vulnerable to conceive. Consider the risk of containing...

3 bad habits that make a fitness decreases

Illustrations exercise habits. © 2012 Merdeka.com3 bad habits that make a fitness decreases - A healthy body can not be obtained with it. You have to maintain fitness and health by doing healthy habits every day. Some habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol can damage the health...

Less vitamin D scaled physical abilities in old age

Illustration of vitamins and calcium supplements. © Shutterstock.com / ChezlovLess vitamin D scaled physical abilities in old age - Not getting enough vitamin D can cause health problems in old age. A study showed that elderly people with vitamin D deficiency had physical function...

Frequent exercise can lower the risk of stroke

Illustration of sports. © 2013 Merdeka.com/Shutterstock/mast3rFrequent exercise can lower the risk of stroke - Frequent exercise to sweat is known to lower the risk of stroke in middle-aged to elderly, according to recent research. Compared to people who never exercise, people who...

5 bad habits in the morning

Illustration of waking. © Shutterstock / Vicente Barcelo Varona5 bad habits in the morning - It has often been mentioned that skipping breakfast is a bad habit that should be stopped. But other than that, there are many other bad routines that are often done in the morning. What...

5 How to control your weight without dieting

Illustration diet. © 2013 Merdeka.com / Shutterstock / TijanaM5 How to control your weight without dieting - Diet is not the only way to control weight. There are more effective ways, namely by adjusting your mindset about food itself. However, you will encounter many challenges...

How Cervical Cancer After the verdict ?

Illustration of Cervical Cancer verdictHow Cervical Cancer After the verdict ? What is meant by pre-cervical cancer (Cervical Dysplasia) is when Pap test results indicate the presence of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix (cervical) under the microscope. Although it took...

Cervical cancer and your sexual life

Cervical cancer and your sexual lifeCervical cancer and your sexual life. You may feel nervous about your sexual life after a diagnosis of cervical cancer, or when you're in a phase of treatment. If you are having chemotherapy, good partner to use a condom. It's just a precaution...

New Study Shows HPV Vaccine Also Likely Protects Against Throat Cancers

Adding to the growing benefits linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that protects against cervical cancer, is a new study providing solid evidence that the vaccine will also likely help protect youth and young adults from developing throat cancers later in life....

Reducing cancer disparities through participating in clinical research

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