Bone
23 Aug 2008
Pilates for Back Pain
Pilates and Back Pain: Pilates is a particularly good exercise for many people with back pain as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal…
Children's health
20 Aug 2008
Protein Shakes
A protein shake is a high protein beverage, usually prepared by mixing a specially formulated, high-protein powder with liquid. Here is some information on protein…
Anatomy
24 Jul 2008
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
DNA is a very important chemical that contains all of a living cell's genetic material. DNA contains all the information required for cell growth, function…
Children's health
22 Jul 2008
Bioactives
Bioactives are chemical molecules and microbes that have some biological effect on our body. Bioactive food components are bioactives that have been added to food.…
Children's Health
03 Jul 2008
Discussing Obesity With a Friend or Loved One
Discussing obesity - Obesity (Weight) how to communicate with a loved one or friend about their weight written by health professionals
Blood
19 Jun 2008
Cholesterol Testing
A cholesterol test is a simple blood test carried out to measure the levels of these two cholesterol types in the blood, and the levels…
Exercise
10 Jun 2008
Obesity and Fertility
Obesity may be defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It is a medical condition in which excess body fat builds…
Bone
06 Jun 2008
Pilates
Pilates: Pilates is a low impact form of exercise designed to increase core stability. Commonly used in the past for rehabilitation by dancers, Pilates is…
Children's health
03 Jun 2008
Children’s consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
A recent study published in Pediatrics and led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are an increasingly large part of children and teens’ diets. Teens who consume SSBs, which include sodas, fruit drinks and punches, and sports drinks, drink an average…
