Posted by weissheiss on December 31, 2011
There are many uses of omega 3 fatty acids for overall human health. They are recommended for preventing heart and mental conditions. The development of several types of cancer may be prevented by increasing the amount of essential omega 3 fatty acids.The body requires an increase in the concentration of essential fats because the modern [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 31, 2011
Some useful information about Obesity and its treatmentObese is a term associated with people who have excessive body weight that is considered unhealthy. The number of such obese people is growing constantly. This trend is also influencing children, as child obesity has become a matter of concern for many countries including the UK. Obesity creates [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 27, 2011
In a time when resources are scarce and problems are many, professionals are choosing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes related to services. Evidence is emerging that school-based mental health services are an effective and cost efficient way to improve school performance and mental health and reduce behavioral problems. To assess the effectiveness of school based [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 22, 2011
Sleep is very important for health and growth. Lack of sleep has been linked to mood swings, depression, problems in digestion, blood pressure issues etc. Similarly too much sleep has been associated with tiredness, emotional disorders, stress and sluggishness. However, sleep disorders follow a pattern and there are certain sleep disorder symptoms that can tell [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 22, 2011
Define obesityObesity is medically defined as a chronic condition where a person suffers from excess body weight and fat – usually 20% more than your desirable weight, which depends on your sex, height and age.Obesity is most accurately measured through the Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a ratio of person’s weight in kilograms (kg) [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 20, 2011
Infectious diseases are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer, claiming more than 100,000 Americans lives annually and costing more than $30 billion in direct treatment expense alone. Infectious diseases are responsible for a quarter to a third of the 54 million deaths globally each year and are [...]