Vitamins are micronutrients, meaning that your body only requires them in minute quantities. They don't directly provide energy, yet they're critical for life. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a vitamin-rich diet can help you stave off many diseases.
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A systems of the human body consist of specific organs, tissues and cells that work together to perform specific functions. These body systems work in complementary ways to maintain your overall health.
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Bacteria and fungi occur in all environments. In humans, these lifeforms can be harmless passengers, participate in beneficial biological processes, or cause disease. Bacterial and fungal infections affect people of all ages and range from minor to potentially life-threatening.
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Warts are viral infections of the outer layer of skin that can affect children and adults. Just like molluscum contagiosum, another common skin infection, warts are usually more of a nuisance than a real health danger.
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High blood pressure, also known has hypertension, contributed to the deaths of 410,000 Americans in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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"The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook" describes iron deficiency as one of the most frequent mineral deficiencies in the world. It leads to anemia, a condition that develops when your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells to supply your organs adequately with oxygen.
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When you think of muscle, skeletal muscle, which helps you move, might be what first comes to mind. But other types of muscle tissue, such as cardiac and smooth muscle, also play an essential role in keeping your body properly functioning.
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As a carrier for oxygen and nutrients, the blood is literally the lifeline of your organs. Heart rate reflects the efficiency with which your heart pumps this precious fluid to the rest of your body every minute.
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As the saying goes, "when your feet hurt, everything hurts." Similarly, pain in your hip can be debilitating, whether the cause is arthritis, a fracture, dislocation, congenital deformities or bursitis.
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Nutrients, by definition, are the food components that sustain your body's normal functions. They not only provide energy for vital metabolic reactions but also supply the building materials for normal structure, growth and repair.
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In diet and nutrition, the term calorie describes the energy content of foods. As with all age groups, the daily calorie needs of 48-year-old women vary with their levels of physical activity.
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Nutrients provide your body with energy as well as building material to help your body to grow, maintain itself and heal. Carbohydrates and proteins belong to the macronutrient group, which is a class of nutrients your body needs in significantly greater quantities, than nutrients such as as vitamins or minerals.
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