Archive for ‘March, 2009’

What is Asthma

What is Asthma

Asthma is a medical condition that causes narrowing of airways in the lungs. The bronchial tubes become thin and the muscles of the walls of the bronchial tube tighten. The airways produce extra mucus which blocks the passage of airways. The symptoms of asthma could a minor wheezing to life-threatening asthma attacks.
Once you have fallen [...]

What causes Cholesterol & How to Treat it

What causes Cholesterol & How to Treat it

what is cholesterol

Cholesterol is a steroid that plays an important part in metabolism. It is needed to make cell membranes. Cholesterol is found in every cell of your body and is used to build up a healthy cell and some essential hormones.
A high level of cholesterol will cause fatty deposits to settle in the blood [...]

Alcohol facts: Light to Moderate intake can cause Cancer in Women

Alcohol facts: Light to Moderate intake can cause Cancer in Women

Cancer in Women

The relative health risks and possible benefits of alcohol have been a source of much debate and dispute. The many adverse effects of drinking excessive alcohol are quite evident and require no further study or discussion. Despite a welter of prior studies, however, the effects of light-to-moderate alcohol intake remain less certain.

A study [...]

Lose Weight Counting Calories

Lose Weight Counting Calories

Obesity has become a major problem in America. Americans are getting fatter and fatter. We are putting pounds and pounds of weight at an alarming rate. We don’t want to give up the biggie drinks, and two-for-one value meals at the cost of our health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more [...]