Healthy skin is a mirror of a healthy body” was one of the first things I was taught as a trainee dermatologist. In our society, however, having fair skin seems to be a much higher priority than having healthy skin. In fact, some of the measures people take to ensure such fairness often have some very unhealthy consequences.The… Read More »
Islamabad: Many people take great care of their skin but tend to ignore their hair, failing to realize that your fancy outfit and glowing skin will lose their appeal if your hair looks terrible and gray. If you want shiny and long black hair, it needs a proper hair care regimen.Two most common problems are, hair loss and premature grey… Read More »
London: Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered how the highly infectious and sometimes deadly hepatitis C virus (HCV) “ghosts” our immune system and remains undiagnosed in many people. They report their findings today in the international FASEB journal.HCV’s main route of transmission is via infected blood, but over the past 40 years,it has accidentally been given to… Read More »
Calcium is important for healthy teeth and bones. It also plays a crucial role in the health and functioning of nerves and muscle tissue.Most Australians don’t get enough of this vital nutrient in their diet. Here are some tips on how to eat more calcium. Include dairy products in your diet every day. Choose from milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based… Read More »
Health benefits range from protecting against osteoporosis to relieving irritable bowel disease and aiding digestion, but these depend on the type of yogurt consumed.Added sugar and processing can make some yogurt products unhealthy.Yogurt starts as fresh milk or cream. It is often first pasteurized, then fermented with various live bacteria cultures, and incubated at a specific temperature to encourage bacteria… Read More »
Once you have made the commitment to increase your body mass, you usually expect to spend a lot of time at the gym. But there’s more to building muscle than the just physical effort you put into it. It’s having the right knowledge about how to appropriately build muscle works so that you are able to attain your… Read More »
Belly fat is more than a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight.It’s seriously harmful.This type of fat — referred to as visceral fat — is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.Many health organizations use BMI (body mass index) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease.However, this is… Read More »
Iron is a mineral needed by our bodies. Iron is a part of all cells and does many things in our bodies. For example, iron (as part of the protein hemoglobin) carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies. Having too little hemoglobin is called anemia. Iron also helps our muscles store and use oxygen.Iron is a part of many… Read More »
London: When she was 18 years old, Sabrina A.K Shekhani, a fitness instructor, noticed hair on her chin, something she considered a minor irritant but nothing that couldn`t be `fixed` at her local salon. It was only after she couldn`t shed her post-pregnancy weight that her doctor made the link between her hairy chin (hirsutism) and her weight… Read More »
Skin care is a tricky area. Some basic care is necessary for good hygiene and basic health. More advanced skin care falls into beauty treatment. And no matter how much money is spent on skin care, there always seem to be even more expensive treatments and products out there. Review these tips to pick up some basic, effective… Read More »