Well Being Articles

For decades the makers of Raid, the most popular bug spray in the United States, have advertised their product with the slogan "kills bugs dead." But do bug sprays kill people, too?

Zumba is often described a combination of gym class and dance party. It is a great way to burn calories and build agility, but without an appropriate warmup, muscle cramps, pulled hamstrings, and ankle injuries are all too common in Zumba classes

Toning shoes are almost exclusively marketed to women. Makers of toning shoes promise to tighten thighs and firm up buttocks or even melt away cellulite without boring exercises or trips to the gym. They even stop joint and muscle pain - or do they?

A Japanese study that sought to compare the amount of weight lost through an internet program as compared to the traditional programs found that web based weight losing programs had a more positive though small impact than the traditional programs.

There is an old truism that July is a bad month to go any hospital in the USA for medical treatment.It is the month when residents begin new rotations, forcing them to learn new procedures in a new location under conditions of extreme professional stress.

Raspberries are considered to be one of the “super fruits,” and are considered to be the “king of berries,” because of all the health benefits possessed. Raspberries are an ideal addition to any diet and loaded with many different compounds.

A recent study has found that apart from diet, specific lifestyle choices also play a significant role in piling up those pounds. The study has found foods, activity and sleep habits as equal partners in crime.

After reviewing the data from several long term studies, the Food and Drug Administration has come to a conclusion that breast implants do not last a lifetime.

Obesity in children and teens is an emotionally painful and physically debilitating condition that can be hard to fight. A higher-protein breakfast, however, is a good way to start.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for life -and, it is the 4th most common mineral found in the body. In an ideal world, most of our magnesium would come from green, leafy plants, because plants take up magnesium from the soil.