Archive for March, 2009
The Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Did you know that you could notice the health benefits in less than one hour after quitting smoking? If you were to quit smoking right now…
In 20 minutes
Your blood pressure would decrease
Your pulse rate would drop
The body temperature of your hands and feet would increase
In 8 hours
The carbon monoxide level in your blood would drop [...]
Fat Dictionary
Blood Cholesterol:
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the bloodstream. It comes from two sources- your body and food. It is made by the liver and is used by the body to make hormones and other materials. Cholesterol is an essential part of the human body. It must be present for the body to [...]
Type 2 Diabetes Basics
Diabetes is Chronic
Diabetes is serious disease that does not go away. Doctors refer to this as a “chronic” disease because it is not cured. There are two forms of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Ninety-five percent of people with diabetes have type 2.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers are really not sure what causes type [...]
Cold and Flu
Cold and flu season is nothing to sneeze at. Protect yourself this year with the following prevention tips:
* Prevent germs from entering your body by keeping your hands off your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Don’t share water bottles or drink from shared glasses.
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or [...]
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Decisions about alcohol & other drugs can be complex, involving many personal & social factors. While these decisions are personal in nature, reflecting upon your relationship with alcohol can help you determine the role it may or may not play in your life. Do you feel you have all the knowledge necessary to make an [...]
Beating the Blues
October is the beginning of the cold and gray winter months. As the days get shorter, be aware of any symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a condition that causes individuals to experience depression based on season, usually in the darker, colder times of year. As the winter months arrive, [...]
Safer Sex
When used consistently and correctly, male condoms can be up to 98% effective in preventing pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV (Planned Parenthood, 2004). To ensure the best chances of success, however, a condom has to be put on and removed properly. In fact, almost all condom failure is due to [...]
Smoking Cessation
Many smokers know that quitting can be very difficult. But the good news is that it’s not impossible – after all, more than 3 million Americans quit every year! Many quitters had to try more than once – and more than one method – before they succeeded. But if they could do it, so can [...]
Stress Relief
Finances. Relationships. Friends. Academics. These are just some of the things that can stress you out in college. Stress is not necessarily a bad thing – it’s what gets our adrenaline pumping and pushes us to finish a project, perform well when competing, or get the courage to ask someone out. However, it’s when stress [...]
Balanced Plate
You may be wolfing down a whole stack of Thanksgiving leftovers (cold Turducken, anyone?), but remember that eating a balanced plate is important for your health. This means a full variety of foods, not just a dollop of cranberry sauce on the side. Eating a balanced plate keeps a variety of foods in your body [...]
