By Darrel Dirk, on May 31st, 2010%
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A great classic Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper, who starred in the movies “Easy Rider” and “Blue Velvet,” died Saturday in his home in Venice, California. He was only 74.
The reason for his death is the prostate cancer which was diagnosed October 2009, according to his wife Victoria Hopper. He died surrounded by his children.
Approximately 27,000 men die every year from prostate cancer according to the American Cancer Society and unfortunately Dennis Hopper was one of them. Aside from lung cancer which is also topping in the list when it comes to deadly illnesses for men, . . . → Read More: Prostate Cancer; Killer of Men
By Charles, on May 31st, 2010%
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Vitamin Waters – Vitamin water by Coke and Sobe Life Water by Pepsi might sound healthy by their names but both of these contain 32.5 grams of sugar in every bottle.
Bran Muffins – The main ingredient in muffin or cake is fat and it has more calories than the McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin. That’s about one-thirds of the fat that you are supposed to eat for the entire day.
Chewable Vitamin Tablets – Chewable Vitamins C are known to cure illnesses that are common to human, from a simple cold to even cancer. However, these chewable tablets . . . → Read More: Healthy Foods That are Not Healthy for You
By Charles, on May 31st, 2010%
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Michelle Obama and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are pushing through against using too much salt which is a campaign by Cargill. A video by Cargill called Salt 101 said, “Salt is a pretty amazing compound, so make sure you have plenty of salt in your kitchen at all times.”
Today, the campaign that Obama and Bloomberg made is to start reckoning salt. The rate of Obesity and High-blood pressure is getting high and still rising among adults and even children. Health experts in the government are now making actions for the deep cuts of using too much salt and . . . → Read More: Obama and Bloomberg: Reduce Usage of Salt
By Charles, on May 29th, 2010%
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A compilation of 20 worst drinks in America was released by Men’s Health Magazine. These are drinks driven and super packed with calories, fat and sugar.
20 – Snapple Agave Melon Antioxidant Water – 150 calories – You may get vitamins with this drink but in exchange, you’ll get extra sugar.
19 – SoBe Green Tea (1 bottle, 20 fl oz) – 240 calories – Green tea is healthy but this bottled green tea is not as healthy as you think. Sugar available in this drink is equivalent to 4 slices of pie.
18 – Rockstar Energy Drink . . . → Read More: Worst Drinks in America
By Mac Albert, on May 29th, 2010%
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Health Minister Mary Harney announced that premiums will become high for those employers who will wait for the policy to take effect. This movement includes a new form of risk equalization to allow in the transfer of funds between employees and employers.
This regulation encourages people to take insurance as early as they can and lower the number of those who takes the insurance during their ill age. People in mid-30’s onwards are the expected age for those who will first work out with higher premiums.
Ms. Harney also said that she will push this regulation in . . . → Read More: Penalty to those who Comply Late in the New Health Regulation
By Charles, on May 28th, 2010%
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Not all the foods today are weight adders, some studies have proven that there are foods that also burns fat. So if you love indulging, why not eat these fat burning foods that are pound shredders. Too much eating will not be a problem anymore as long as you know that these foods are fat burning.
Here are 5 fat burning foods that you have to start taking for your everyday meals.
Whey Protein – It is proven that protein is a great fuel for burning fats; countless studies are already made and show positive results. Whey is considered . . . → Read More: Top 5 Proven Fat Burning Food
By Mac Albert, on May 28th, 2010%
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A study conducted in Australia showed that college students who eat instant and energy-dense meals are increasing their risk in getting chronic diseases which includes heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Dr. Danielle Gallegos and Kai Wen Ong surveyed over 800 college students who eat instant foods for their lunch or snack. Dr. Gallegos said, “There seems to be an acceptance out there that getting by on less nutritious food is a typical part of being a university student, but a diet of baked beans and instant noodles is not good enough when health and academic results are at . . . → Read More: Instant Meals: College Students are at risk of Getting Chronic Diseases
