People who take vitamin D supplements may be less at risk for developing late-stage and even fatal cancer, new research suggests. A study led by experts at Harvard University found people taking the daily pills were 17 percent less likely to develop advanced cancer. And those who were of a healthy weight were even more likely to benefit,… Read More »
The Human body is a complex structure. It is being controlled and functions by multiple organs and hormones. After the heart and brain, a special and secret gland is responsible for controlling the metabolic rate and protein synthesis. It is also the main gland that maintains the oxygen level of the body. The thyroid is situated in the… Read More »
The color of the human skin is due to a brown pigment called melanin. Pigmentation or coloration of the skin is dependent on the amount of melanin present in the skin. People with pale skin produce very little melanin and people with darker skin produce higher amounts of melanin. Pregnancy and sun exposure can also make skin darker,… Read More »
Following a healthy diet may reduce your risk of suffering kidney disease, research suggests. Scientists at Bond University in Australia analyzed the dietary habits of more than 630,000 people over a decade. They found those who opted for fruit, vegetables, and fish over processed meats, salt, and fizzy drinks were 30 percent less likely to develop chronic kidney… Read More »
And all that constant twisting and turning, compounded by the stress of weight gain and inactivity, makes the knee the most common site for osteoarthritis 18 percent of over-45s have arthritic knees. Many people are offered an arthroscopy, where debris is ‘washed out’ of the joint and any damage repaired. It’s thought to be the most common orthopedic… Read More »
For some reason, no one taught me about white discharge, not my parents, not my teachers. Luckily, it never seemed concerning enough for me to be alarmed by it. However, I believe it’s important to be aware of our bodies’ processes so that we’re educated and so we can identify if something is going wrong. Normal white discharge… Read More »
Hair is one of the most important parts of the body. Beautiful and healthy hair enhances your personality and makes you look elegant and classy. With the increase in pollution and the dirty environment is making our hair weak and to top it off we prefer chemical products that are also the main cause of hair damage. Many… Read More »
We often look at people with flawless skin and think how lucky they are to be blessed with such radiance. Genes do make it easy, but a good skincare routine is extremely important for maintaining radiant skin. Here are nine daily habits followed by people who have glowing skin: 1. They always use UV protection: Experts constantly stress how… Read More »
The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it often runs in families. It’s related to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including high levels of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls sugar levels in the body. Many women with PCOS are resistant to the action of insulin in their bodies and produce higher levels of insulin… Read More »
Alternate-day fasting may help overweight patients lose nearly 8lbs in four weeks, research has found. Volunteers were forced to starve for 36 hours before being allowed to indulge in whatever they wanted for 12 hours. Overall, their calorie intake reduced by more than a third, helping them shed body fat without missing out on the foods they enjoyed.… Read More »