Adding yogurt to your diet may rev up your body’s fat-burning engines, speed weight loss, and trim your tummy, according to a new study. Researchers found that obese adults who ate three servings of fat-free yogurt a day as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost 22% more weight and 61% more body fat than those who simply cut calories and didn’t… Read More »
Globally, about 40 percent of all female murder victims (and just 6 percent of male murder victims) die at the hands of a former or present spouse or lover. The home becomes a dangerous place for women (as well as for children). Whereas almost all cases of homicides committed by males against their female partners occurred after the female… Read More »
When you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But these tips can help put you on the road to recovery.Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you to feel better. Sometimes, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like… Read More »
WHEN IT COMES TO naming the world’s greatest hits, seven seems like an awfully small number. Especially considering only one of the seven original, ancient wonders is still standing — the Great Pyramid of Giza. In 2007, a Swiss foundation put it to the public to nominate a new crop of modern wonders, seizing the long overdue opportunity to… Read More »
Long, lustrous and shiny hair, do you wish for this? Well, everyone wants does! But not many people know what to use for shiny hair. Some assume that expensive shampoos, hair serums and conditioners are the key to shiny hair but sadly, they’re mistaken. Little do they know about the chemicals in these products and how they can… Read More »
Step 1: First, you need to trim and shape your nails. Remove your old nail polish with the nail polish remover and trim your nails neatly. Make sure you cut straight across and don’t cut the corners too much, as this can lead to painful ingrown nails. Use a nail file to give them the desired shape.Step 2:… Read More »
Growth rate is an important indicator of overall health. Children who do not reach the 5th percentile by the age of 5 years are said to be small for gestational age (SGA). A pediatrician will look out for signs of “failure to thrive.” Early intervention can prevent future problems in many cases. Normally, at 8 years of age,… Read More »
Makeup do’s and dont’s can be found everywhere, you look whether you are standing in line at the grocery store or perusing Facebook in your spare time. You can find tips in the magazine that’s waiting for you in your mailbox or when you talk to your best friend. “The hottest look for 2016. Try this now” “Look… Read More »
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is an acute viral illness that presents as a vesicular eruption in the mouth (see the image below), but it can also involve the hands, feet, buttocks, and/or genitalia. Coxsackievirus A type 16 (CVA16) is the etiologic agent involved in most cases of HFMD, but the illness is also associated with coxsackievirus A5, A7, A9,… Read More »
Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it’s often tough to change your eating habits. Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or you simply want to fine-tune your diet, here are eight heart-healthy diet tips. Once you know which foods to eat more of and which foods… Read More »