As many as 5.7 million Americans were infected with swine flu during the first few months of the pandemic, according to estimates from federal health officials.Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that between 1.8 million and 5.7 million Americans were infected from mid-April through July 23. The figures are the CDC’s [...]..Read More »
Teeth whitening is one of most common procedures in cosmetic dentistry, and with good reason. The appearance of our teeth is extremely important, and not just for health reasons; stained teeth are unattractive and compromise our confidence. Save yourself costly dentist bills, and check out the five things that can threaten our willingness to smile, [...]..Read More »
Don’t get frustrated and embarrassed if you’re just starting out, says Fitz Koehler, a fitness expert at fitzness.com and author of The Everything Flat Belly Cookbook. “Struggling is part of the experience,” she says, “and when you no longer struggle, it’s time to take it up a notch.” Particularly in the beginning, forget what you can’t do [...]..Read More »
Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. Advice on not to skip breakfast!Healthy living. For those who always skip breakfast, you should stop that habit now! You’ve heard many times that “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Now, recent research confirms that one of the [...]..Read More »
In 2004, People magazine interviewed Dr. Peter Katona, an associate clinical professor of infectious diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, about a money-making dietary supplement called Airborne.The small tablets, then being marketed as a handy cold prevention and treatment remedy, are chock-full of vitamins, herbs and minerals [...]..Read More »
The benefits related to cardiovascular health have become well-known. A study released in mid-July, for instance, found that moderate alcohol consumption reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in women by increasing the amount of “good” cholesterol in the bloodstream and reducing blood sugar levels.But other studies have linked a daily drink, most [...]..Read More »
Everyone needs sleep. Sleep allows the body to rest and affects both physical and mental health. While scientists are unsure of everything that sleep does for the body, there is no question that sleep is necessary for survival. But, how much sleep does a person really need?
The amount of sleep a person requires is affected [...]..Read More »
The average weight gain during pregnancy is between 25 to 35 pounds. During the birth, new moms shed about 12.5 to 14 pounds, leaving about 12 to 21 pounds of excess weight to be lost during the postpartum period. In addition, some new moms may gain an extra 10-12 pounds during pregnancy, due to various [...]..Read More »
For understanding pregnancy week by week, you usually go through 40 weeks of pregnancy. These 40 weeks are divided into three pregnancy trimesters – from Week 1 to 14, from Week 15 to 26, and Week 27 to 40. This is a look at what goes through your body during pregnancy.
First Trimester
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A paste made out of ground radish seeds and water applied to the face right on the site of a blackhead is an effective blemish remover. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Boil 3-4 cups of water and add 2 tsp soda bicarbonate to this. Steam a towel with [...]..Read More »
Breast enhancement surgery typically involves saline breast implants or a breast lift procedure that adjusts the size, texture and shape of the breasts. However, a lineup of pills, creams and breast enlargement pumps claim to provide similar results without the need for surgery.
Is breast enlargement without surgery too good to be true? Here’s a closer [...]..Read More »
Development of breast tissue is usually the first sign of puberty in girls. Some girls notice breast growth and substantial breast size increase as early as 10 years old, while others don’t start maturing until age 13 or 14 or later. The timing is determined by the individual’s biological “clock” that tells the body to [...]..Read More »