How important is oxygen and lung capacity? The surface area of a human lung is equal to a tennis court. Unfortunately, without exercising your lungs (slow deep breathing -- 5 to 10 deep breaths every hour and exercise), your lung capacity will shrink as you... read more ⇒

90% of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body to gravity. Only 10% has to do with thinking, metabolism and healing, so when you have forward head posture your brain will rob energy from your thinking, metabolism and immune function to deal with abnormal... read more ⇒

Sit on the edge of your chair. Put your feet together, flat on the floor. Lean over, chest to knees, letting your arms dangle loosely to the floor. Release your neck. Now bring your hands behind your legs, right hand grasping left wrist, forearm, left hand grasping the right. Feel the stretch in... read more ⇒

Eating high-fiber foods ensures timely digestion and elimination of wastes (whereas overconsumption of animal fats and low-fiber foods leads to colonic inactivity and constipation). Foods high in saturated fat also can contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries, reducing the ability of blood to... read more ⇒

The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 requires all school districts have a Wellness Policy if they participate in federally funded school meal programs. Part of the Wellness Policy should include nutrition education activities. 58% of the teachers thought they did not have... read more ⇒

Before and after 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling, male participants viewed a slideshow known to evoke anger mixed with images designed to induce fear, pleasantness or no emotions. After exercising, watching the pictures didn't make the men more angry, while after rest, the pictures did so.... read more ⇒

Non-elderly adults who took multivitamins and minerals had significantly improved mental health, reduced subjective stress and increased 'vigor', with a strong trend towards an overall improvement in mood. According to David Kennedy, PhD of Northumbria University, "There is a wealth of evidence... read more ⇒

Relaxing in a hot bath relieves sore muscles and joints, reduces stress and tension, and promotes a good night's sleep. Add some soft music and lighting and naturally scented bath salts or bubble bath to create an inexpensive and convenient spa experience in the privacy of your own home. Monique N.... read more ⇒

The US government says it recovered $2.5 billion in overpayments for the Medicare trust fund just last year. Investigators have new tools to help crack down on health care fraud, with the Justice Department and the Health and Human Services Department working cooperatively. The new Affordable Care... read more ⇒

It's essential to normal body functions and is found in all your cells. Cholesterol helps with digestion and hormone production. Too much LDL ("bad" cholesterol) can narrow blood vessel walls. As blood flow is restricted, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases. The leading cause of elevated... read more ⇒