Billion-Dollar Abs
May 29th, 2006
How much are your abs worth? If you look at how much the average fast-food chain or snack food company spends on advertising, you know the answer.
Your appetite is worth a fortune. (more…)
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Archive for May, 2006
Take Care of Yourself During the Summer Heat
May 22nd, 2006
Whatever the cause, it’s no secret that temperatures around the world are currently on an upward trend. As we approach summer, we must change our habits in order to protect ourselves. Specifically, we need to be concerned with heat-related illness and heatstroke when the temperatures soar. (more…)
The Importance of Protecting Your Heart
May 15th, 2006
Did you know that one out of every two deaths in this country is as a result of heart disease of some sort? Did you know that one out of three deaths (that’s two-thirds of the rest) are from cancer? That means that five out of every six deaths in the United States is from failure of the heart and from cancer. In many cases, these problems are preventable if you live a healthy lifestyle. (more…)
Americans Less Healthy than British Peers
May 8th, 2006
In the May 3, 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, it is being reported that Americans are far less healthy than their British peers. Specifically, they looked at adults in late middle age, comparing rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, lung disease, and cancer. The study was designed to take into account differences in risk factors (such as smoking and obesity) and still shows a strong prevalence for these diseases in the US. (more…)
Understanding What You Read
May 1st, 2006
It’s hard to interpret the results of health studies (or any studies, for that matter). Often what we read is contradictory to previous information we’ve been exposed to. Knowing how to read and interpret a study is important if you are learning about your mind and body.
