When we talk about keeping fit the first things you think of is jogging, cycling and going to the gym, but do you ever think about your brain? Keeping your brain healthy is very important no matter what age you are. People who focus on keeping their brain fit, may decrease their chances of developing
The amount of people who are unhappy on a daily basis has grown considerable over the past few years. We all live in a fast paced world rushing from one thing to the next. We no longer have time for ourselves to do the things that we love, but rather focusing on keeping our heads
We have all at one point in our lives tried steering clear of drinking beer as we all dread the awful “Beer-Belly”. But what if I tell you that beer may be healthier than you think? Beer is typically made of water, barley, hops and yeast. These ingredients may not look like much, a regular
Obama care was signed into law on the 23rd of March 2010 by President Barack Obama. The goal of Obama care is to give Americans access to reduce health care spending and providing them with affordable and quality health insurance. ObamaCare was not created to replace your original medicare, medicaid or private insurance. If you
Obesity among children is a world wide problem. One in three children are obese and will 70% of these children will be obese when they become adults. I regularly watch “Supersize vs Superskinny” on the BBC network. A previous show was about the severe obesity problem in the USA as well as the UK. A
The number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing each year. Not just the elderly but also cancer in small children, young adults and middle aged individuals. This is why we all need to start looking after ourselves and NEVER think that you are immune to cancer! Individuals with a family history of cancer is
Unfortunately all of us have experienced some type of flu during our lives. Some cases worse than others, but eventually we all fight through it. We are at the end of winter in South Africa, but strange as it may be most of us get sick during this time. Each person has their own concoction
Who has not heard the phrase “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away”? Apples as symbols have been used through the centuries. In Christian belief the apple was seen as the forbidden fruit and by Adam and Eve eating this delicious fruit they were banished from the Garden of Eden. In Norse mythology the
Alzheimer’s is a disease which mostly effects people over the age of 65. One in five people will develop this disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease which normally starts earlier in life. This is called “younger/ earlier-onset Alzheimer’s”, this can happen as early as 40 or 50 years of age. Alzheimer’s is not a decease
The importance of sleep has been recognized as one of the three most important factors of healthy living. Exercise and good nutrition has always over shadowed other important aspects of healthy living. Finally, the spotlight has moved to sleep and the importance thereof. A lack of sleep has multiple side effects, these include; lack of