Well Being Articles

Passing on the pretzels? You may want to read this. Experts have warned us for years about the risk of high salt intake. Apparently, now, according to a new study, taking in a moderate amount appears to be healthier than too little or too much salt.

Should you work out when you have a cold? While there are individual differences among people who do regular exercise, there are some health-minded individuals who should avoid working out when they have a cold.

Making a list and checking it twice can help diabetics save carbs and save money. The key to successful shopping is planning an entire week of meals and making sure you always have ingredients on hand for a fast, nutritious meal.

Nearly every diabetic eats fast food at one time or another. Here are 10 suggestions for keeping the ill effects of fast food at a minimum.

Diabetics should not exercise when their blood sugars are completely out of control. And the kind of exercise that does the most good for diabetes is brief and intense. Consult with your physician before beginning an exercise routine.

As with any surgery, find a surgeon skilled in the procedure. Though it’s true that some complications happen without warning, the ear surgery procedure is considered to be very safe and simple for patients of all ages.

Millions of fitness-conscious people use protein powder to make shakes and smoothies, but protein powder is also useful for cooking food. If you get tired of drinking your breakfast or if an icy protein drink try using protein powder in creative ways.

If you live in the United States or Canada and you see the "natural flavoring" or "natural flavorings" on a food product label, the item contains monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG.

Millions of bodybuilders around the world make the precision nutrition of their hungry muscles almost a religious obligation. Are you convinced that only complete protein can build muscle?

Now that you’ve invested your money and signed up at the gym, what type of exercises should you do? The first step is figuring out what body type you have. Have you ever noticed that your body shape is different from your sister’s or best friend’s?