Personal Care & Health

It is important to know that height does affect lung capacity. The taller you are, the more distance there is between your rib cage and your pelvic bone. This affects the size of the chest cavity, which in turn reduces lung capacity. The lungs themselves may also be affected by height as they rest on […]

A healthy breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets you up for a successful, productive day. Whether you’re at work or school, hungry kids are cranky and hard to deal with. And if you’re trying to lose weight, skipping breakfast will only slow your progress down and make it harder to

Coconut oil is a natural fat that comes from the coconut. It has been valued for centuries for its medicinal properties, but it’s becoming better known now as a potential natural supplement to help people lose weight. Coconut oil can also be used in cooking and baking, making it an all-around healthy addition to your

Fitness trackers are a great way to keep up with your fitness goals, and they have changed my life for the better. I used to be very active and fit when I was younger, but as I got older, it became harder for me to stay on top of my workouts. That’s why I bought

Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar occurs in people who suffer from diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, hyperglycemia is when the body’s blood sugar level is too high or the body’s insulin is not working properly to control the amount of blood sugar. In a normal person, the insulin level would adjust on its

At the relatively young age of 50 my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Due to the keen screening by my husband’s internist, a small nodule was discovered on the back left side of his prostate. That discovery lead to a biopsy and the scary confirmation that he had cancer. If you or someone you

It’s risky, life changing, and not to mention – costly. Gastric bypass surgery is usually the choice of action for someone who is a desperately trying to lose a large amount of weight and suffers from obesity. It’s often the route one takes when losing weight through diet and exercise have not been successful. However,

I am an overweight mom. Plain and simple. In order to fix the problem and get fit and healthy, I am embarking on a journey of eating right and exercising regularly. I’ve compiled a list of easy ideas that I am going to do in order to stick with my goal. Here are six of

Several years ago I was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes and was never told what could actually happen to me. However, at the time I was driving a cab and the company I drove for had an account with Medicaid Transportation and through several of the clients that I carried on a regular basis I learned

What Is Nail Fungus? Tinea Ingium is a fungus that lives under the nail. The nail fungus feeds off of the nails natural keratin, because the fungus reaches deep into the cells nail fungus used to be difficult to treat. What Are The Symptoms Of Nail Fungus? Nail fungus is easy to diagnose and is