Correlation Between Eating Too Quickly and Overeating

Obesity Epidemics and ‘Loss of Control’ Eating It is becoming common knowledge that wealthy Western countries such as the USA are facing what is increasingly referred to as an ‘obesity epidemic’. A report published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 2007 made reference to a tripling in the prevalence [...]

A New Method of CPR May Save Many Lives

The vast majority of first responders and aid givers have been taught the internationally approved, traditional method of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for several decades now; the technique has, until very recently, been regarded throughout the world as best medical practice. There is, however, a significant problem with this technique: it treats two entirely different conditions [...]

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Inflammation A recent trend which has developed in the health-conscious community is referred to as the anti-inflammatory diet. Traditionally, most are familiar with anti-inflammatory medications, but the concept of anti-inflammatory foods is something that is relatively new. The concept revolves around studies that show how a wide variety of illnesses which affect our bodies – [...]

Treatments for Adrenal Gland Fatigue

The Adrenal Gland The adrenal glands are glands in our bodies which are primarily responsible for releasing hormones associated with the stress levels in our bodies, specifically cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones are directly responsible for the energy levels in our bodies. For example, if the adrenal glands secrete high levels of adrenaline then our [...]

The Science Behind Great Abdominals

If you had a penny for every advertisement promising great abdominals, you would be very wealthy indeed.  In fact, you would never have to worry about your abdominal muscles because you could literally pay another person to worry about them for you.  But until that day comes, attainment of toned abdominal muscle remains a goal [...]

The Link Between Insulin Resistance and Breast Cancer

Studies have shown a link between metabolic syndrome, which is also known as insulin resistance syndrome, and breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The research was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Another study, conducted by the Netherlands Cancer Institute, concluded that hyperinsulinemia with insulin resistance [...]

How to Increase Your Growth Hormones

Growth Hormones Growth hormones are protein-based hormones which stimulate growth and cell reproduction, as well as regeneration, in humans and animals. As far as their clinical use, they are generally used to treat growth disorders in children, as well as in adults who have some form of growth deficiency. Replacement therapies have sprung up in [...]

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