Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin, with antioxidant effects that help provide protection from the cell-damaging effects of free radicals. The type of vitamin E that your body can use is alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E is found in a wide variety of foods, including whole grains, eggs and dark, leafy vegetables.
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The vertical jump is an important athletic skill for basketball players. It's essential not only for dunking the ball, but to become a better rebounder, shot blocker and shooter. Being able to jump higher and faster can give you an edge over your opponents.
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A nutritionist helps people with special dietary needs, such as food allergies, or who want to decrease their weight. Nutritionists can be trained, have a degree, and in some states, be licensed. In other states, anyone can use the title “nutritionist” and not be trained or licensed.
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Healthy foods often mean fresh fruits and vegetables. However, fresh foods do not have the nutritional value that they did one or two generations ago. Fresh foods on average are shipped 1,700 miles from field to supermarket. While they are being shipped, they are losing nutrients.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37 percent of U.S. adults can’t swim 24 yards, which is the length of a typical recreation-center pool. For some adults who don’t know how to swim, signing up for lessons is a big step in itself, as is showing up for a lesson.
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People are exposed to some amount of radiation each day. In addition to the widely feared nuclear radiation, there are many other forms, including thermal radiation, UV radiation and electromagnetic radiation, which come from x-rays, visible light or radio waves.
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A tooth infection can be an extremely painful problem that can result from poor dental hygiene and lack of proper dental care. Typically, tooth infections are treated with prescription antibiotics and root canal procedures. Garlic may also be beneficial for relieving the symptoms associated with tooth infection.
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that have many health benefits. Aslo called good bacteria, probiotics, help your body in the digestive process and in fighting off harmful bacteria.
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The two basic types of clay used as a modeling material are hardening clay and non-hardening clay. Hardening clay hardens in one of three ways: by fire in a kiln, by baking in an oven, or through the process of air drying. Non-hardening clay is malleable and reusable.
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You don’t have to purchase the most expensive cuts of meat to enjoy a tender oven roast. Create a dry rub using your favorite spices that serves a dual purpose of adding flavor and tenderizing less expensive cuts such as chuck roast, rump roast and brisket.
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An easily digestible breakfast consists of simple foods that will not trigger overproduction of stomach acid, which can cause stomach upset or gastritis. Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining that may be occasional or chronic. It can cause nausea, abdominal pain or vomiting.
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Swimming, an aerobic exercise, elevates your health and fitness level. Unlike some other aerobic activities like running, swimming doesn't place stress on your joints.
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Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition are all components of physical fitness, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
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Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. Including jogging as part of your exercise routine may boost your cardiovascular fitness, aid in weight control and strengthen your bones.
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Climbing stairs, whether in a building or on a stair-climber machine, is a healthy way to lose weight and increase your cardiovascular activity. Climbing stairs is not only good for your heart, but also builds lean muscle and strength due to the lifting of your own body weight with each step climbed.
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Unlike most treadmills, the manual treadmill is powered not by electricity but by your own effort to move the belt while walking or running. Your pace and motion control the speed.
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Running provides an array of health benefits. As a high-impact exercise, it improves bone health, and is also a great cardiovascular activity that aids in your heart's health and your body's oxygen levels. Running also builds endurance, strength and speed.
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Belly fat, or visceral fat, lies deep inside your abdomen, surrounding your internal organs. Excess visceral fat produces hormones that can increase your risk of serious health problems, including strokes, heart disease and some forms of cancer and diabetes.
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Fast-moving exercise causes your heart and breathing rates to increase, delivering fresh oxygen to your bloodstream and energy to your muscles. Your lung capacity can be increased through regular aerobic workouts, but only by a modest amount, according to Dr. Tim Noakes, author of “The Lore of Running.
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Refined sugar is made from sucrose extracted from raw sugar cane or sugar beets. Often added to processed foods and beverages, refined sugar has several forms such as granulated white sugar, brown sugar, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup and malt syrup. The average American consumes about 22 tsp.
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