A high fat diet can lead to an excess of storage fat, making you overweight or even obese. If you regularly eat foods that are high in fat then you are putting your health at risk. There’s no question that obesity is becoming a big problem in the UK. With over half of the UK…
What is Self-Image and How is it Influenced? Someone once said that the happiest moods are those when there is really no particular reason for which to be happy. The happy mood is just the result of feeling good, enjoying the present, and having a positive view of life. Think about the following questions. Are…
The risks and dangers of obesity and overweight offer an unhappy substitute for a healthy lifestyle. And not only does obesity influence the quality of life, it affects the length of your life. According to one estimate, eliminating all deaths from cancer would add two years to the average lifespan. But removing all deaths related…
How to Take Care of Your Skin? Types of Skin It is essential to know your skin for choosing the right skin-care routine. An easy way to discover is to wipe your face with a dry tissue early in the morning soon after you leave your bed to know what type of skin you have,…
Glucose is the fuel that allows the brain and nerve system to function. The brain has a high metabolic rate and needs 130-200 grams of glucose per day to function normally. There are relatively few blood capillaries around the brain, therefore oxygen, transported in the blood, is also highly prized by the brain, which is…
What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is produced naturally in the body, namely in the liver and in most cells. It is essential for good health and it is involved in the production of sex hormones and bile. Which has an important role in the digestion of fat, aiding the absorption of fat into the bloodstream. Bile…
Vitamins are the organic chemical compounds necessary to enable the body to utilize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Like enzymes, they help produce the right chemical reactions at the right time. The body can’t synthesize vitamins. When a particular vitamin is lacking in your diet, the chemical reaction that’s concerned with, can’t take place even if…
It is much easier never to begin smoking than it is to quit the habit. But you can reduce your chances of CHD and cancer by quitting. There are two avenues for you to follow. You may attend a clinic for group therapy or you may choose to stop smoking by yourself. Smoking clinics provide…
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Some fat-stripping activities have the potential to off-load significant amounts of fat from the body’s fat stores. The most important part of physical activity is firstly to do it at the correct fat-stripping intensity. Secondly to give yourself some time to assess your progress. There are plenty of theories about the best way to exercise…