How Much Physical Activity is Needed?
ADULTS (18 to 64 years) Adults should do at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a moderate level OR 1 hour and 15 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity...
ADULTS (18 to 64 years) Adults should do at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a moderate level OR 1 hour and 15 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity...
Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being physically active. The more physical activity you do, the greater...
Physical activity simply means movement of the body that uses energy. Walking, gardening, briskly pushing a baby stroller, climbing the stairs, playing soccer, or dancing the night away are all good examples...
Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs. Follow the food group recommendations...
What is nipple confusion? Nipple confusion is one of those terms that can be a little misleading. It doesn't mean your baby is confused about what your nipple or your breast is for. Nipple confusion...
Mastitis If an area of your breast becomes inflamed, this can mean you have a painful condition called mastitis. It happens when excess milk is forced out of a duct and into your breast tissue. Your...
What can cause pain while I'm breastfeeding? The letdown reflex You may feel fleeting pain in your breasts when your milk lets down. The letdown reflex, also called the milk ejection reflex,...
So, you are off after another stressful day at office or of running errands. With this exceptionally busy lifestyle and hectic schedules, it is apparently impossible to find time to relax. Not everyone...
You may hate your oily skin and the way it makes you feel like a grease monkey pretty much constantly, but your 50-year-old you will be thankful you had oily skin because it ages better than dry skin....
Combination Skin Characteristics If you find your t-zone (the forehead, down the nose to the chin) is oily, prone to blackheads and breakouts while your cheeks may remain dry and flaky, you...
Why Do I Suffer From Dry Skin in the Winter? In winter, low temperatures, low humidity and strong, harsh winds deplete skin of its natural lipid layer, which keeps the skin from drying out. The dry...
Question: Does Drinking Water Help Prevent Acne? Answer: The answer is no. Drinking water sounds good in theory, which is likely why the belief that our bodies need eight glasses of water daily continues...