The average American today gets about 21% of their from beverages, consuming about 150 to 300 more calories than 30 years ago. Half of this intake comes from soft drinks and juice drinks. Why?….portions are bigger, and the percentage of people consuming these beverages has gone up. There is a connection with soda and juice [...]

The human body is a very vulnerable organism, except for the very strong line of defense that the immune system has thrown around it. Without the natural defense system provided by the immune system, the bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins, parasites, etc., would reduce the body to its chemical components in a few days. That is [...]

Arthritis dates back to prehistoric times and is seen all through the ages in the joints of the skeleton remains. Most of you will have problems with your joints and it may be arthritis. Arthritis is associated with aging but it is not caused because you are aging. Arthritis is caused by the body not [...]

Did you know that drinking water and stress are very related? All parts of the human body always needs water in all its activities. When the water content in each organ shortage, its functions will decline. Besides being more easily exposed to bacteria and viruses, we are also susceptible to stress. The lack of body [...]

Whether it’s dust, pollens, or different kinds of food, many Americans today are susceptible to having an allergy. An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to certain types of substances, which are called allergens. When the person with an allergy, for example animal dander, comes in contact with the allergen, his body will [...]

Have you ever heard the word aspartame? Probably still a bit strange in the ears, but know that aspartame is one of the artificial sweetener that has been widely used, in addition to other kinds of chemical sweeteners like saccharin and cyclamate. Aspartame has a flavor that 180-200 times sweeter than sugar. No wonder if [...]

Do you have enough sleep? Is your night time sleep less than six hours every day? If so, you must be careful because the night sleeping less than six hours per day can lead to premature death. English and Italian research team reminded people who sleep less than six hours a higher risk than those [...]

Apple always been known as a nutrient-rich fruit. There is even a saying “An apple a day, keep the doctor away!”. Recent study found that components in the apple known as pectin is able to increase the number of good bacteria in the intestines. Microbiologists from the University of Danish’s National food Institute tested the [...]

Emotional changes experienced by pregnant women will have an impact on her fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid stress because stress can inhibit the intake of oxygen to the fetus. A relaxed mind will create a comfortable pregnancy and fetal health. The experts recommend that pregnant women avoid things that can cause stress. One of [...]

Children of women who have mother that encountered nausea and vomiting or morning sickness during pregnancy, three times greater risk to experience it too. According to a study done by Norwegian researchers. Morning sickness, also called nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of pregnancy (emesis gravidarum or NVP), or pregnancy sickness is a condition that affects more [...]

We all know how important it is to make sure we have a healthy diet, and now men have one more thing added to their plate. It has been found that a diet saturated with foods that have large amounts of fructose sugar, such as soft drinks, increases blood pressure in men. Eating great amounts [...]

If your baby or your child suffer from food allergies, do not worry. The following steps can prevent your child suffers from the possibility of food allergies: 1. Give them breastfeeding If possible, give exclusive breastfeeding for 4-6 months. Breastfeeding can protect it from food allergies. 2. Avoid foods that commonly cause allergies. Do not [...]

Nutrition or calorie labeling on restaurant menus is actually helping consumers be more conscious and make better decisions about what they are eating. The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released initial findings of an analysis on the impact of the city’s menu-labeling laws. Results indicate that consumers have become more selective in [...]

Recently, doing many things at once (multitasking) becomes a habit of many people. But doing more than two tasks will not get maximum results, because the human brain designed only can work for maximum two tasks at once. A study shows brain sections of the medial prefrontal cortex (MFC) will share half-half when there were [...]

Actually there is a close relationship between music with neurological brain structures and biological systems in the human body. Because the level of non-verbal, musical thoughts activate our interest followed by influencing regulatory functions of the body. Enjoying our favorite music or songs not only restore the romance of the past but also can relieve [...]

Probiotics or good bacteria, if sufficient amount, ie around one million to one trillion. Good bacteria produce natural antibiotics that preserve the integrity of the intestinal wall, metabolic processes, and boost immunity. A busy urban lifestyle, unhealthy lifestyle, irregular breaks, and consumption patterns are not healthy to make people susceptible to disease. To boost immunity, [...]

Arthritis symptoms occurs in a variety of ways. Joints might crack when you suddenly stand up or move. Other joints may be stiff and creak. Maybe pain occurs, when you’re trying to open a jar, or type on your keyboard. Arthritis means “joint inflammation” and has over 100 related conditions or types of disease. Untreated, [...]

After eating fried foods sometime we felt itchy throat, and often lead to cough. What causes itchy throat and cough ? Itchy throat is actually caused by acrolein, a compound formed by the heating temperature that exceeds the smoke point of cooking oil. Good cooking oil has a high smoke point. The higher the smoke [...]

Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you [...]

Hard work makes you less rest? Do not ignore, especially if you want to lose weight. Research shows people who sleep deprivation and fatigue tend to eat more than people who get enough sleep. The literature has shown a link between sleep duration with higher body mass index. But not yet known exactly how the [...]