![]() ![]() My Health : Overview
![]() ![]() THE GROUNDWORK OF ALL HAPPINESS IS GOOD HEALTH!"Discipline weighs ounces, but regret weighs tons.""It's easier to wake up early and work out than it is to look in the mirror each day and not like what you see." "Champions never look at what they are going through, only at what they're going to do." "Attitudes are contagious...is yours worth catching?" ![]()
Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
Novel H1N1 (referred to as "swine flu" early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. More...
Obesity in Detroit
Concern about obesity continues to rise and outrank all other health issues as the top concern for children in the United States, a University of Michigan study released Monday reports. More...
Healthy Diets
Include foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein sources, nuts and seeds More...
Top 10 Rules for Eating Right
Whether you're already trim or trying to lose weight, one of the best things you can do for your waistline and your health is to downsize your dishware. More...
Staying Active
Although there are no sure-fire recipes for good health, the mixture of healthy eating and regular exercise comes awfully close. More...
Self Assessment for Weight
Ideal body weight for adults depends on your sex, genetic makeup (height, frame size and body shape), metabolic rate, activity level, body composition (percentage of muscle vs. percentage of fat), and state of health. More...
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Eating Disorder
It is estimated that approximately 30-50% of bulimics also abuse alcohol or drugs. The number is much lower among anorexics. More... |