Our bones remain strong throughout young adulthood. As we hit middle age, they slowly begin to thin out. In women, this process accelerates after menopause, but there are ways to put on the brakes. One of the best lines of…

Having a high level of metabolism enables one to burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life. There are…

Morning sickness is the feeling of nausea that is usually experienced somewhere during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This unpleasant feeling is often caused by hormonal changes in a pregnant woman’s body. Although not a serious issue, it can…

All about keeping the windows to your soul alluringly attractive Henry David Thoreau once said that “The eye is the jewel of the body”. Eyes have held a special place for poets who sung praises of them since time immemorial.…

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones resulting in frequent fractures. Although osteoporosis affects the elderly, mainly women of postmenopausal age, but men and women of…

Too busy to exercise? How about just 5 minutes? If you are one of those busy people with little time to spare, let alone exercise, here’s the good news. Just five minutes of exercise in a park, working in a…

Pregnancy is wonderful but it can also be riddled with loads of questions as your body undergoes change after change. Here are some things you might be wondering about but are too shy to ask your OB-GYN. Will my vagina…

Here’s an interesting story, a concerned father who has children suffering from allergic reaction tried his best to find a solution on how to protect his children from harmful chemicals contained in personal skin and hair care products. Prior to…

Do you depend on sunscreen for daily skin protection? Our skins are exposed to pollutants such as vehicle emissions, smoke and dust that contain particle tiny enough to penetrate the skin resulting in various skin problems that include premature aging, wrinkles,…

Popeye’s Favourite Can Be Yours Too! For many of us Spinach is Popeye’s favourite energy food. He gobbles down a can of spinach when he needs instant boost to give him muscles and super strength. Popeye has a point though.…