Although it may seem desirable to have a slower pulse, if your heart rate gets too low, you can develop symptoms and complications. The condition, called bradyarrhythmia, refers to a heart rate that is consistently lower then 60 beats per minute (bpm).
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If you have arthritis in your knees or have suffered an injury, you may have lost some range of motion in your knees. Range of motion refers to the flexibility in your knee joint. It is important to be able to fully straighten and bend your knee as much as possible.
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If you seek to add challenge to your workout, the plethora of options on the market can get confusing. You'll find all sorts of devices you can sit on, stand on, push and pull to help shape and tone your body. However, just a simple pair of ankle weights can deliver the benefits you want.
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Pure 100 percent cranberry juice that is unsweetened may provide health benefits. It contains vitamins and minerals the body needs to function properly, and it may help in the prevention of gum disease.
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Soft drinks are carbonated beverages. They are commonly also known as soda, soda pop, pop or tonic. While occasional consumption of these types of beverages may not cause any negative effects, drinking them on a regular basis is not healthy.
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Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and it is often consumed to feel more awake and alert. It can have several effects on the body, including altering the breath rate, which may be a concern especially for those with lung disorders.
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Eating a healthy diet is important to control weight and prevent or manage many chronic conditions. However, eating a healthy diet means planning out meals and taking to time to shop to compare products.
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Weight Watchers is a popular weight loss plan that works on a points system. All foods are assigned a point value based on their fat, calorie, fiber, protein and carbohydrate content. Members are assigned an allowed number of daily points based on current weight, age, gender and level of physical activity.
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Ensure, a brand of "nutritional shakes," is designed to provide the body with a balanced source of nutrition.
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If you are trying to reduce your sugar consumption or cut back on calorie intake, you might be looking for foods and beverages made with sugar substitutes. Among the many different types of artificial sweeteners are sugar alcohols.
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Glucosamine sulfate is a chemical found in the fluid within your joints. Glucosamine supplements are often taken to help manage arthritis, treat glaucoma and aid weight loss. Glucosamine can be taken alone or mixed with a variety of other ingredients.
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Potassium is an important mineral needed for several bodily functions. It helps to keep the right acid-base balance in the body, plays a role in the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates, helps the heart maintain a regular rhythm and it supports muscle growth.
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Your body needs a certain amount of water to survive and function properly, but diet, illness, medications and underlying medical conditions can all cause your body to retain too much fluid, which is called edema. Edema can occur occasionally or be a constant symptom due to an illness.
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Otitis externa, or swimmer's ear, is an ear infection that affects the external ear and outer ear canal. Symptoms of swimmer's ear can include inflammation of the ear, itchiness inside the ear, pain when the ear is pulled or when the head is tilted, and infection leaking from the ear.
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Ping-Pong, a common name for table tennis (and the trademark of the game's best-known manufacturer) has been a popular leisure activity since the late 1800s. Although the game has seen several variations, its current incarnation developed with the creation of the International Table Tennis Federation in the 1920s.
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T cells are a type of white blood cell created in the bone marrow to defend the body against germs, bacteria and viruses. Every T cell is created with a special receptor that recognizes a unique antigen—a type of matter foreign to the body.
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Alpha-hydroxy acids are naturally occurring acids that are derived from plant sugars. Alpha-hydroxy acids are often used in cosmetics to increase skin cell turnover, exfoliate dead cells from the surface of the skin, and improve the skin’s ability to maintain moisture.
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The American Heart Association encourages eating at least two servings of fish a week to benefit from the heart-healthy nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids found in most fish.
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Increasing portion sizes have contributed directly to American obesity, the the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion reports. In its review of research about portion size, the NCCDPHP found that most Americans do not understand the difference between portion size and serving size.
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Healthy feet are among a nurse's most important assets. Working long hours on your feet make proper footgear not only helpful, but essential.
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