A recent article in CNN Health wrote about "Who is Better at Sweating: Men or Women?"
Just to be on the same page, allow me to explain what "sweat" is. Yes, it can smell sometimes, but there are a lot of benefits to it. There are a few types of sweat. Perspiration is made up of water, salt, and a small amount of electrolytes. The purpose of it is to regulate the fluid balance in your body. One type of sweat cools the body because it evaporates on the surface of the skin. This type of sweat develops from the
Time for You
by MPK October 8th, 2010 | Mental Health
When you ask most adults about their lives, the common theme in their answers is, "Life is busy." It's true. Regardless to what your marital status is, how many children you have, or the type of job you have, most likely your life is busy. While being busy can be good for the body and mind, you need to make sure you take time for yourself.
Many of you may read that last statement and say that you don't have the time or money to do so. However, taking time for yourself does not need to be expensive or an
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Many of you may read that last statement and say that you don't have the time or money to do so. However, taking time for yourself does not need to be expensive or an
The Season to Exercise
by Chang Song October 4th, 2010 | Exercise
Look, it is no secret that many Americans struggle year in and year out to lay off the couple pounds (or rather, say no to that extra piece of apple pie) during the winter season. That’s why the fall season is so essential; the fall could help many Americans get in good shape before the alluring winter season.
While the winter season is the season to rejoice, the fall season is also the season to get fit. In order for many to make this season the most fit of all seasons, the first thing they need to do is
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While the winter season is the season to rejoice, the fall season is also the season to get fit. In order for many to make this season the most fit of all seasons, the first thing they need to do is
Tamiflu to the Rescue
by Chang Song October 1st, 2010 | Medication
As the scorching temperatures cool down and the colors of the leaves turn, the fall season is here again. When fall usually arrives, that means the flu season is not far behind either. With H1N1 being the biggest calamity since the Black Plague (or it seemed like it), when someone contrasts flu nowadays, it is almost like that someone has the God-given right to freak out. Well, Tamiflu can maybe tune down the screaming and shouting just a touch.
Tamiflu, or rather Oseltamivir, is an antiviral drug that can stop the influenza virus (flu) from spreading between the cells in
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Tamiflu, or rather Oseltamivir, is an antiviral drug that can stop the influenza virus (flu) from spreading between the cells in
Information on Iron
by TJ Davis September 27th, 2010 | Nutrition, Vitamins
The amount of iron needed daily to support proper oxygen transport and regulate cell growth varies throughout a person's lifetime. In pre-adolescent males and females, iron requirements are the same, but from age 14-18 the dietary needs for women increase over men. During adulthood, from age 19-50, iron requirements for women is more than double that of men. Yet with our propensity for prepackaged convenience foods and snacks, Americans seldom consume enough nutritional iron. In fact, around 30% of all people experience signs of iron deficiency anemia, including weakness and fatigue, slow cognition, low body temperature, and susceptibility to
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