Water is the best drink to satisfy thirst and replace fluid lost during exercise. Which beverage should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement because of its adverse effects? Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events. Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase bloodRead More →
Judy Orem now represents CML patients in meetings with the Food and Drug Administration. While Mortensen is the longest living CML survivor, Orem is the longest surviving patient continuously on Gleevec. How do I know if my CML is getting worse? The following are signs that CML is progressing fromRead More →
Use headphones, not earbuds. Although headphones can be cumbersome, they’re much safer than earbuds. … Lower your volume. … Limit your time. … Pay attention to those around you. … Invest in noise-cancelling headphones. How long is it safe to wear headphones? Limit the amount of time you spend withRead More →
Transepidermal diffusion: water that passes through the skin and is lost by evaporation, and. Evaporative water loss from the respiratory tract. What is meant by insensible losses? A loss of body fluid that is not easily measured, e.g., the moisture released in exhalation and perspiration. The amount of fluid typicallyRead More →
Caution. Despite all the health benefits of urad dal vada and coconut chutney, it should be consumed in moderation since the dish is deep-fried in oil and isn’t recommended for healthy living. Deep-fried food increases inflammation and lowers the fat burning process. Is medu vada bad for health? Medu VadaRead More →
How Do You Know When Telogen Effluvium Is Ending? If you notice hair regrowth after 3-6 months of shedding, then it is an indication of the recovery from telogen effluvium. If this regrowth is consistent for more than 3 months without any further abnormal hair fall, then your telogen effluviumRead More →
The leanest cuts of pork are actually lower in calories than chicken. “Ounce for ounce, lean cuts of pork have the same amount of or fewer calories than chicken, and fewer calories than lean cuts of beef,” Cara Harbstreet, M.D., R.D., L.D. of Street Smart Nutrition, tells SELF. Why areRead More →
According to a new study published in Oxford’s Alcohol and Alcoholism journal, scientists discovered that hoppy beer is significantly less harmful to the liver than liquor and even beer without hops. Which alcohol is easiest on the liver? Bellion Vodka is the first commercially-made alcohol with NTX technology — aRead More →
Twisting and styling your dreads can protect new hair growth and prevent breakage caused by daily styling and manipulation, but it won’t make your hair grow faster. In fact twisting and styling your hair too often can cause breakage and scalp damage leading to thinner hair and at worst hairRead More →
Weight and Resistance Training Weight training is also an important component of burning off belly fat. Since muscles burn off more calories than fat does when the body is at rest, having more muscle tone can help you to burn off more fat. Is walking or resistance training better forRead More →