Core Strengthening Exercises for Seniors
A strong core can not only make everyday activities easier for senior citizens, but it can also reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
Read more →Comprehensive Health: Medical Triage, Nutrition & Disease Management
Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Diet Plan for Your Fifth Month of Pregnancy
During your fifth month of pregnancy, which is in the middle of the second trimester, your goal shouldn’t be dieting but rather about providing a bounty of nutritious foods for you and your growing baby.
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Why Is Being Underweight Bad?
The national conversation about weight typically trends toward those who are overweight or obese. Approximately 1.7 percent of adults in the United States are underweight, however, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Symptoms of a Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults
Adults require anywhere from 600 to 800 international units of vitamin D per day, but it’s a micronutrient found naturally in few food sources. Fortified foods provide most of the vitamin D in the American diet, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements, and some people can get enough through exposure to sunlight.
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Symptoms of High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
At some point during your pregnancy, your obstetrician will hand over a small bottle of a sugary flavored drink and ask you to down it just before you come to your next appointment. Within about 60 minutes of taking the drink, you'll have a blood sample taken.
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Pregnancy Diet Plan for the First Trimester
From the moment you conceive, your baby relies on you to provide it with adequate nutrition so it can successfully grow to full-term. For the health of both you and your baby, it's key that you don't attempt to lose weight at any point in your pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester.
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List of Healthy Foods to Eat While Pregnant
Pregnancy gives you the license to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, right? Not so fast. A pregnant woman needs only about 300 extra calories a day to feed her growing baby, according to KidsHealth.
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Side Effects of Eating Too Much Fiber
If you eat a standard American diet, the chances that you eat too much fiber are slim. However, if you do overdo it on whole grains, fruits and vegetables and beans -- some typical foods high in fiber -- you might find yourself suffering the consequences.
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A List of Foods That Contain Caffeine
Whether you're a strict caffeine abstainer or just want to limit your late-day intake to ensure a good night's sleep, it's helpful to know what foods contain this stimulating ingredient. While some sources are obvious, others might surprise you. Amounts vary broadly, even among similar foods.
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Foods That Reduce Gas and Bloating
If you feel bloated and gassy regularly, you’re not alone -- 10 to 20 percent of adults complain of gas in the form of belching or flatulence, and it’s normal to emit flatus 12 to 25 per times day, according to Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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Foods to Help Nausea During Pregnancy
The reason for morning sickness hasn’t quite been determined, but many pregnant women with the condition know it’s not necessarily limited to the morning hours.
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Problems Absorbing Vitamin B12
If you’re feeling tired, weak, mentally fuzzy, or feel tingling in your hands and feet, you may have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Adults need 2.4 micrograms of this vitamin a day to keep nerve and blood cells healthy, says the Office of Dietary Supplements.
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Healthy Diet for a 40-Year-Old Man
If you've spent your 20s and 30s neglecting your health, you might want to rethink that strategy when you hit age 40. Dr. Harry Lodge told "Woman's Day" that this is when men start to see a significant increase in weight gain, as well as diseases such such diabetes and high blood pressure.
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What to Eat When I Have a Sore Throat & Cough?
It starts with that tingling feeling in the back of your throat. Then the cough settles in. Sore throat and cough are most often caused by viral infections, such as a cold or the flu. Less frequently, these symptoms can be caused by a bacterial infection, such as strep throat or sinusitis.
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