The Remarkable Health Benefits of the Humble Pomegranate

The Remarkable Health Benefits of the Humble Pomegranate

The humble pomegranate is yet further proof of why the Mediterranean diet is being hailed as the healthiest diet in the world. For many centuries these rather unexciting and overlooked fruit have grown on fences all around the Mediterranean area and have been a...
Sprains

Sprains

What is a sprain? A sprain is an injury that causes a stretching or a partial tear in a ligament.  Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones at a joint. Sprains may be classified as acute, recurrent, or chronic. Sprains are also graded in severity. In a...
The Fountain of Youth: Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

The Fountain of Youth: Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

HGH promotes a number of biological functions most of which are associated with the vitality of youth. HGH is responsible for the rapid growth and high metabolic rate we experience as teenagers. As we age past our thirties, there is a significant decline in the body’s...
Stride Right

Stride Right

As the weather becomes warmer, more and more runners flock to tracks and roadways, all for the purpose of getting in better shape.   Dr. Richard Braver, a sports podiatrist who has also been a runner since high school, says runners can put their best foot forward by...
Strains

Strains

What is a strain? A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that attach muscles to bones. People commonly call muscle strains “pulled muscles”. How does it occur? The usual cause of a muscle strain is forceful contraction...
No Fat-Free Ride?

No Fat-Free Ride?

Fat free does not mean calorie-free. It does not necessarily mean low calorie. Many fat-free cookies have almost the same calorie content as the original sinful versions. Fat is usually replaced with sugar and a variety of other ingredients ranging from types of...
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