Good Health

Heart disease has affected millions of people around the world and thus health programs have promoted various lifestyle interventions to improve cardiac care and enhance good health. Similar to most chronic diseases, heart disease can affect people of various ages and thus it may also be helpful to recognize methods in detecting heart disease at ...click here to read more

There is scientific evidence that laughter is in fact good medicine. Researchers believe that it really rings true when referring to our hearts. Researchers at the University of Texas used brain scans and other neurological based tests to determine that humor triggers chemical responses that lead to feelings of well-being. They say arteries respond in ...click here to read more

Diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables are known to have good health benefits and new research is showing that one fruit, in particular, may provide an added good health benefit as well. Strawberries may help to protect against the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays, according to a new study published in the Journal ...click here to read more

For many, there could be a fine line between delicacy and dangerous. For many people, as they take the time to travel the world and experience new diets and cuisine, the last thing on their minds is the dangerous foods they could be consuming, or the fact that these foods could kill them. But maybe ...click here to read more

Protein is generally recognized as a major component of our daily diets, allowing a resource for essential amino acids that comprise various hormones, enzymes and structural components of the body that promote good health. Without any protein in our daily diets, it may be possible to develop poor muscles and bones, as well as problems ...click here to read more

The current trend in achieving good health is to lead a healthy lifestyle, including eating regular diets that are rich in fruits, vegetables, protein, and fiber. It has also been recommended that for good health, one should start counting calories in diets to determine that amount of sugar that is consumed on a daily basis. ...click here to read more

If you think back to the last time that you watched a movie, chances are that you reached for a handful or two of butter-flavored popcorn and thoroughly enjoyed it.  However, next time you may want to reach for a healthy food snack instead once you learn that the compound that gives popcorn that buttery ...click here to read more

Imagine the fresh, aquatic, scent of musk, vanilla, mandarin, grapefruit and bergamot, emanating from your body, and your ability to lose weight magically increasing as a result. “Too good to be true” says the healthy skeptic in you; however the French makers of a new perfume which is being touted for its “pleasant fragrance” and ...click here to read more

In the last decade, the effects of wine on good health have been highlighted in both scientific and informal platforms, resulting in the boost in its production and sales. Unfortunately, most of the hype in relation to good health and diet has focused on red wine and thus, white wine has not been given equally ...click here to read more

When it comes to health, often time’s people feel like they can make decisions on their own; however, medical professionals warn that in some instances self-diagnosis can be dangerous. Heart attacks are a good example of how people can make a mistake when it comes to self-diagnosing. There have been many cases where people have ...click here to read more

Whether it is fitness or food, most people try to incorporate a list of habits into their daily lives in an effort in maximize good health. What you may not realize though is that some of those health habits aren’t doing what you think they are; they are actually a “waste of time”. Good Health ...click here to read more

We have always been told, cut down on those desserts and you will start to lose unwanted pounds. Now a study has revealed that desserts could help you keep weight off. For those who have a sweet tooth this is not a sign that you can run out to the nearest bakery and stock up ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to achieve good health, adding prunes into your diet may provide good health benefits.  Prunes are an incredibly healthy food providing multiple good health benefits.  People have consumed this healthy food for years as a remedy for constipation; however prunes have many additional good health benefits that you may not know of.  ...click here to read more

According to The Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure when compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack, among other cardiovascular diseases. Suffering a heart attack can be a devastating event in ones’ life, it can possibly be ...click here to read more