Within our bodies lurks a silent, active and extremely dangerous assassin called Inner fat. It goes under a number of aliases – Abdominal fat, or Active fat, or Visceral fat, as it is known in medical circles. Visceral fat is quite bulky
Many people rely on prescription sleeping medication to be able to fall asleep and to have a good night’s rest. These sleeping medications, usually sleeping tablets, are referred to as sedative hypnotics in the medical profession, and are not designed for long-term
Healthy sleeping habits and a good night’s sleep (at least seven hours) allow the body time to do important physiological maintenance. During the initial phase of light sleep, the vast amount of information received that day is erased, and only the memories
What is strength training? Regular physical activity is essential for good health and includes walking and other activities that get the heart rate up. The value of strength training as a key component of overall health and fitness is often overlooked, especially
It is important to keep joints moving, even if you’re dealing with pain from arthritis or a lingering injury. There are various joint-friendly options for physical activity: · short walks throughout the day, instead of a long walk. · water aerobics, or
Interval training is a form of exercise where the pace of the training is purposely speeded up and slowed down at regular intervals. Burst of fast-paced walking can gradually be introduced to your walking routine. Walk as fast as you can at
A good bout of laughter can be highly infectious. There are lots of truth in the saying “laughter is the best medicine”. Various chemical reactions take place in the body when you are having a good laugh, and the scientific study of
Smoking causes about 30% of all cancer deaths in the USA, and 1 in 4 in the UK. A study done in South Africa warns that for those who started smoking in their teens, there is a 50% chance of dying of
Engine failure in a car results in instant stopping. Heart failure fortunately does not mean instant stopping for the body. This term is a bit of a misnomer as it does not mean the heart has come to a standstill, but it
