Search Results for 'Health'

A healthy diet, a cancer free nation

INKHOSIKATI LaMbikiza has applauded the efforts of those who led to the adoption of the charter of Paris in 2000 and the whole of VICC in making the world sensitive to cancer in 2006. She says the first world cancer day in 2006 called fo [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Not healthy to lose so much weight

I REFER to your paper’s report, “83 kilo loser wins big” (The Star March 10.) and wonder whether the human body can be subjected to the torture of losing 53% of body weight (83kg) over a period of five months, leaving t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

For a long sex life, stay healthy

Just in case avoiding death isn’t a good enough reason to pay attention to your health, researchers from the University of Chicago offer another incentive: people who are healthy have better and longer sex lives.Stacy T [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2010 | Comments : 0

Healthy bodies lead to healthy minds

There were many good reasons for Vancouver to host the Olympics. But one of the best of them, in our view, was that they'd encourage a whole new generation of young Canadians to get off the couch and get into sports. So often you hea [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Top 8 Foods for Healthy Bones

As we age, our bones start becoming thinner and lose their density. The process starts pacing up especially in women after menopause. However, eating the right diet can give you the maximum defense as well as boost your bone mass and bon [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Tips for Good Health, Health and Fitness Tips

Tips for Good Health 1. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains – as these are foods that are high in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Also, these are low fat and free of cholesterol foods. All [...]

Posted On : Feb, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Healthy frozen dinners

When there are no leftovers in the fridge and no time to make a sandwich, the new Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers from ConAgra Foods offer a tasty lunch in under five minutes, for under $3.Unlike other frozen entrees, these meals come wi [...]

Posted On : Feb, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Most test tube babies kids are healthy

Scientists have found only a few medical differences between children born as a result of assisted reproduction and kids conceived in the traditional way. More than three million children have been born worldwide as a result of assi [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Take Heart and Make it Healthy

How would you like to have that in your job description? For the human heart, 24/7 is the standard. Subpar performance may not seem like an option when talking about the heart's work habits, but for roughly 5 million Americans living [...]

Posted On : Feb, 22 2010 | Comments : 0

Think positive for a healthy heart

The weather forecast predicts a chance of showers. Do you see a rainy day with patches of sunshine, or a sunny day with a few raindrops? Believe it or not, whether you pick the negative view or the positive one could make a big differenc [...]

Posted On : Feb, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

HEART HEALTHY

According to the American Heart Association, good nutrition is essential for your family’s heart health. A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart disease. Whether you are preparing breakfast, lu [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2010 | Comments : 0

First Lady launches kids health drive

First Lady Michelle Obama yesterday (Tuesday 9 February) unveiled a nationwide campaign called Let’s Move as part of an ambitious goal to beat childhood obesity in the US within a generation to ensure that children born today reach [...]

Posted On : Feb, 10 2010 | Comments : 0

5 tips on adding fish to a healthful diet

Fish lovers have reason to celebrate because not only is fish delicious, but research has found that people who eat fish are generally healthier than those who don't, especially when it comes to heart health. Fish is a lean protein, [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Study - Healthy adults need less sleep as they age

A new study on sleep indicates that healthy older adults without sleep disorders need less sleep than healthy young adults and are less sleepy during the day. The study, appearing in the journal SLEEP, finds that during an eight-hour str [...]