Body & Health Conditions Articles

Swimming is an essential part of summer fun for many people. If you wear contact lenses, make sure your day at the pool doesn't lead to permanent damage or even blindness. Follow these tips to keep your eyes safe throughout the summer.

Trans unsaturated fat is still a very common component of diet, despite clear evidences of its negative effects on health. Elevated level of trans fats is particularly damaging for cardiovascular system.

Have you been slathering on the sunscreen thick and heavy lately? Here are ten common misconceptions about sunscreen what you need to know to provide your skin with real protection.

Burns that occur in older adults can be more serious than burns that occur in the younger population. This is because older adults often suffer form decreased immune function, which can lead to more rapid injuries and infection in burned skin.

Gluten is the new public enemy number one among eczema sufferers, people who suffer a variety of vague autoimmune symptoms that defy diagnosis, and people who suffer mild, unremedied mood swings. The effects of gluten aren't limited to celiac disease.

Apricots contain no fat and are a powerhouse of nutrients, vitamins and minerals which are highly important for overall body health. The fruit is currently the focus of ongoing medical research studies for scientists who seek to uncover all.

Are you one of millions of Americans who's turned off of exercise because of knee and joint pain? There is an alternative way that you can still workout, lose weight, and be healthy without enduring knee pain.

By knowing the most common injuries, their causes, and their treatments, you can avoid them or at least lessen the downtime in your fitness plan. According to Dr. Rogers,a leading fitness expert, over 79% of school sports injuries result from overuse.

Back surgery is a serious event which can leave you immobilized and in pain, or nervous about getting back to physical activity, even if it could be the best thing for you.

Experts believe that walking on the street in your flip flops is like walking on a minefield of germs. You could be walking on vomit, human or animal waste, sputum, discarded food items and beverages, and things beyond your imagination.