The human body has two types of adipose tissue (body fat). White fat and brown fat. Brown fat is found in animals that hibernate and in new born babies, Babies are born with it to help keep them warm. It was thought that as a person grows they lose their brown fat. Recently it was discovered that adults do have brown fat and that brown fat can be used to help rid the body of the unwanted white fa... read more »

Arthritis is a very painful condition that affects most senior citizens and which comes about as a side effect of "old age." Usually people with arthritis have gnarled fingers and painful joints, including the neck, shoulders, knees, back and other parts of the body. Over-the-counter pain medication, such as Tylenol, aspirin or Advil may help control the pain, or there are more potent... read more »

Until recently it was thought there wasn't much that could be done to curb the affects age has on our cognitive abilities. Research of late has determined that we can do some things to curb age related changes in our brains. Eating blueberries may help sharpen your mental abilities as well. A National Institute on Aging and Tufts University study theorized that the dark pigmentation in b... read more »

Dining out in restaurants is clearly exciting. There is such a huge variety of mouth-watering and palatable dishes out on the road that you simply cannot resist. Cakes, pizzas, chocolates, burgers, French Fries, etc. are some examples of fast food products that we cherish. Restaurants are a simple form of entertainment where you can fill your stomach heartily. Some restaurants offer nutrition... read more »

If you suffer from high blood pressure you have a higher risk of life threatening events such as heart attacks or strokes. Chronic high blood pressure can damage arteries, veins, and organs and can cause vision loss and affect your mental abilities. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure there are several thing you can do to decrease the likelihood of needing medication to control... read more »

They say, "The early bird catches the worm." They also say, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise." But what if you're not one of those people who likes to get up early? What if your idea of a perfect night's sleep is getting up at noon? Well, if this describes you, then at some point, you might need to adjust your habits, especia... read more »

Everyone has something they wish to change about their personal style. The only problem is, most people don't know how to change it, or where to start. Beauty changes can be just about anything, from a hair cut, new wardrobe or even just a different way of doing your make-up. Also, a good tip is diet and exercise. It's not just for losing weight, just keeping up your health. ... read more »

Anyone who has painful, arthritic knees knows how bad they can feel when trying to walk up stairs or negotiate uneven or hilly terrain. After years of carrying your body around, your knees may be starting to fight back, with a series of cracks, pops, creaks, aches and painful stiffness. Most people report that it is particularly bad in the morning, when trying to get out of bed, or when the wea... read more »

Learning to manage time effectively in todays hectic world is an elusive task at best. That being said, learning to manage time could add minutes or hours to your day and even years to your life. Time management can reduce anxiety and stress in your life and the lives of those who depend on you. It can also cut down on procrastination and removes the rush at zero hour. Some tools that you migh... read more »

Often times the hardest weight to lose is in the belly area. There is no way to target just one area for fat loss, but there are simple, healthy ways to get rid of the extra pounds. Get Moving Cardiovascular workout is the best way to burn excess fat and shed pounds throughout the entire body. By raising your heart rate to the recommended 140 beats per minute for at least 30 min a day, you'... read more »