Thinning hair is a problem for 85 percent of men by the age of 50, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Hair loss can affect both men and wome. Pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of baldness, and according to the Mayo Clinic affects roughly one-third of both men and women.
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Green tea is often touted as one of the healthiest drink options. As with other types of tea, green tea comes from Camellia sinensis plant leaves. However, compared with black tea, green tea is lower in caffeine and has a high epigallocatechin gallate content.
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Krill oil is similar to fish oil because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids that the body needs for growth, heart health and neurological function. Krill are tiny little shrimp-like creatures that also contain omega-6 fatty acids and astaxanthin, a very power antioxidant.
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Prenatal vitamins contain a variety of minerals and vitamins to make sure that you and your unborn baby get the nutrients needed during pregnancy.
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The bone disease known as osteoporosis affects thousands of women and can lead to bone breakage, fractures and poor spinal support. The average female adult needs 1,000 mg of calcium a day until she reaches age 51, at which she'll need 1,200 mg a day.
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For hundreds of years, apple cider vinegar has found its way into a variety of home remedies and cures for everything from skin conditions to stomach problems. It is also cited a potential kidney infection cure. Unfortunately, drinking apple cider vinegar while you have a kidney infection could worsen your condition.
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Mixing olive oil and vinegar provides health benefits in salads, marinades, sandwiches and other food preparations. While the mixing process itself does not account for oil and vinegar's health benefits, mixing the two ingredients allows you to make healthful dressings and marinades that offer health benefits.
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Popcorn is a type of corn that resembles corn on the cob, but it has the ability, when heated, to pop into the fluffy snack enjoyed in countless homes and movie theaters. People in the United States eat over 18 billion quarts of popcorn annually, according to the Popcorn Board.
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Water is necessary for human health, and makes up 60 percent of your body weight, according to MayoClinic.com. You obtain water from the food you eat as well as from water or other fluids that you drink. Water travels through your digestive system, like solid food, although it is absorbed rather than digested.
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A high-fiber diet is healthy, with the Colorado State University Extension recommending that adults eat at least 14 g of fiber per day for every 1,000 calories in their diet. High amounts of dietary fiber do not cause rectal bleeding, but a fiber-rich diet prevents certain conditions that cause this problem.
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If you have underactive thyroid hormone, also known as hypothyroidism, your metabolism may be slower than it should be. This could lead to extreme fatigue, weight gain, constipation, headaches, menstrual irregularities in women, cold sensitivity and dry or coarse hair.
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A food craving can be a mild distraction or an outright obsession. Most cereals are high in sugar and carbohydrates and may also be high in fat. Sugar, carbs and fats are the most commonly craved types of food. A craving for cereal can have several causes, ranging from chronic stress to hormonal fluctuations.
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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert food energy like glucose into a form of energy that can be used to build and repair tissue and carry on other cell functions. Coenzyme A, synthesized by the body from pantothenic acid, or vitamin B-5, plays a key role in aerobic cellular respiration.
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Aspartame is a common artificial sweetener marketed under the names Nutrasweet and Equal. The American Cancer Society states that aspartame is roughly 200 times sweeter than sugar. It can be added to a variety of foods and drinks to make them taste sweet but with fewer calories than usual.
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Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a problem that affects approximately 1 to 3 percent of the population, according to Harvard Medical School. While the condition may be generalized, most often the excessive sweating affects specific areas, such as the palms, feet, underarms and groin area.
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The army requires a vigorous form of basic training that lasts 10 weeks. To succeed in this physically demanding time, you must eat enough calories to sustain your workouts, and those calories should be full of nutritious foods to keep you in tiptop shape.
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Flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds found in plants, have antioxidant powers that may provide important health benefits. Diets rich in flavonoids have been associated with reduced risk of a variety of diseases.
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Medication stool softeners docusate sodium and docusate calcium, help relieve your bowel constipation. Each medication softens your stool creating easier evacuation from your rectum. Both stool softeners should not be used long term.
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Natural Calm Plus Calcium is the brand name in the United States of a mineral and vitamin supplement marketed as a means to help balance the body specifically for people who participate in sports. The supplement contains vitamins D3 and C as well as the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium.
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Taking a week off from doing any sort of intense activity or workout can actually help you do better in the long run. A full week off is basically a vacation for your body. Just as a week off from your job can help your mind recover and rest, so too can a week without the gym help your muscles.
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