Health and Physical Fitness

Health and physical activity tips including information on men's and women's health and wellness including advanced nutritional products for the immune system, joint health, weight loss and general health. All five components of fitness and health: strength training, weight management, cardiovascular exercise, nutrition, and flexibility training are discussed in the Online Muscle Fitness section of the site. The Top 20 Lessons For Living Longer
By: Sean Barker
You are probably sick of hearing "new" studies telling you to do this or eat that to live longer and feel like you did in your twenties.
Despite all the medical advances available today, the most effective and the most practical advice to living a long and healthy life can be found in our past.
Here are the top twenty time-tested healthy habits that have survived for centuries to increase the quantity and quality of our life.

Women's Health Information

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Establish an exercise routine (that you enjoy!)

Staying active will help you develop a strong body that looks and feels good as you age. It can lower your risk for disease, reduce stress and protect your bones and joints. So it's important to take part in physical activities that are not only challenging, but also fun and motivating. Keep things interesting by mixing it up; whether it's a dance class or a kayaking trip, don't be afraid to try something new.CBS's NCIS co-star Cote de Pablo stays in shape by doing a combination of core training and yoga four or five times a week. "I try to find time either in the morning before work or after. I definitely work out on the weekend, because it's the only time I'm sure I won't be working.

Protect your skin

You're never too young to start taking care of your skin. Healthy habits today will pay off in later years. The key to healthy skin lies beyond which soap you use. It depends on what you eat, whether you exercise, how much stress you're under and even the kind of environment in which you live and work. Eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, wearing sunscreen and getting regular body scans by a dermatologist can keep you looking young and feeling good as you age.

Women Health Care

Women health care takes a back seat. Instead health care for women needs extra nutrition and care. Diseases that are common are anemia, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, migraine, weight gain and weakness.There are various womens health magazines and womens health websites giving a number of health tips for women. Women's health care improves a lot if they follow simple and easy health tips for women.

Health Tips for Women

Do you find it hard to balance your work and family? Have you thought of taking a much-needed break? Its medically proven women are more prone to health risks than men. Women health needs extra care and attention. Full-time job, meeting office targets, family responsibilities and household chores take its toll on women. Many a times it's hard for women's to juggle and strike a balance between their personal and professional life. Amidst all hard work, family responsibilities and hormonal changes like pregnancy, women's health menopause; women rarely get the time to give personal attention to their health and wellness.

Back Pain During Pregnancy

This is a normal thing to have bad back pain during pregnancy, but it does not matter how “normal”, they call it, you feel miserable! There is some good news and some bad news. The good news is that you can reduce back pain during pregnancy, as well as the bad news is that he [...]
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Millions of American Children Are Vitamin D Deficient

It’s called the sunshine vitamin because given a sufficient amount of sunlight the human body manufactures vitamin D, which has long been known to be essential to bone and muscle health by aiding calcium absorption in the intestines and the production of enzymes involved in collagen formation in the bones. But more recent research has found receptors for vitamin D in almost every organ and tissue system in the body, suggesting that deficiencies may affect many types of cell functions and increase the risk of not only osteoporosis but many other diseases. Ten to fifteen minutes of sunshine 3 times a week is enough to produce the body’s requirement of this cheery nutrient, but apparently that is easier said than done—even for the nation’s youngsters.Two new studies designed to assess the possible effects of low vitamin D levels on cardiovascular risk factors in young Americans uncovered some very disturbing facts. For example, one analysis showed that overall 7 out of 10 American children are not getting the vitamin D they need. About 7.6 million (9 percent) children, adolescents and young adults aged 1 through 21 are vitamin D deficient, with blood levels under 15 nanograms per milliliter. An additional 50.8 million (61 percent) have slightly higher levels, at between 15 and 29 nanograms per milliliter, but still low enough to be insufficient. “It’s astounding,” said the study’s lead, Dr. Michal L. Melamed of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. “At first, we couldn’t believe the numbers. I think it’s very worrisome.”

Skin Care: Facial Steaming

Our search for a more youthful appearance seems a constant quest, and how ironic that we find answers in practices from ancient times. For instance, using steam to cleanse the body dates back to Roman times when baths featuring a combination of steaming, cleaning, and massage appeared wherever the Romans made conquests. In our more modern times, steaming is used as part of a beauty salon facial.Facial steaming has many benefits:• Opens your pores• Removes dead skin cells• Improves circulation• Allows for deep cleansing• Is helpful for acne and blackheadsFacial steaming can be done on a weekly basis as part of your beauty routine and is an excellent precursor for your facial mask.Reaping all the benefits, without the high cost of a beauty salon treatment, you can easily perform the steam at home. All you need is your face, cleanser, a pot, water, and a large towel.1. Remove make up and cleanse your face using soap and water or your preferred cleanser. Gently pat skin dry after rinsing.2. Fill pot with approximately three cups of water and bring to boil.3. Transfer the water to a shallow wide bowl.4. Keeping your face at least one foot away from the steam, place the towel over your head to form a tent around your head and the bowl of water. The steam should feel warm and soothing-NOT HOT! If the steam is too hot or you are uncomfortable at any time, STOP IMMEDIATELY!5. Remain under the towel for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with cool water to close and tighten your pores.6. Follow with a facial mask or a light moisturizer.