Getting six to eight hours of sleep has been shown to be optimal for greater health. There are other factors, however, that make sleep absolutely key to life. Sleep is important for concentration, repair of damage to your body’s cells during the day and memory formation. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Talking to children about eating well and being active early on will help them instill healthy habits that will help reduce their risk for health problems as adults. Modeling a healthy lifestyle will help children maintain a desirable weight and decrease the chances of obesity. Understanding the causes of obesity, preventative measures, and tips for healthy choices will result in a happy healthy family.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
The benefits of exercise is widely known; however, in children with a pre-disposition to high blood pressure, exercise is crucial. Children who become overweight will have health problems that will follow them throughout the rest of their lives. This article will discuss the benefits of having children engage in exercise as well as a healthy lifestyle.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
High cholesterol has been called the silent killer because may people don’t even know they have high cholesterol and then suddenly, they are a victim to a heart attack or stroke. Risk factors are indicators or conditions that increase your chances of developing illnesses or disease. This article will discuss what factors put someone at risk for high cholesterol and consequently developing attendant diseases.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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