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Scientists have succeeded in sequencing the dog genome, an accomplishment that could lead to better health for humans as well as canines. An international team of researchers have published their detailed analysis in the journal Nature. “Of the more than 5,500 mammals living today, dogs are arguably the most remarkable,” says senior author Eric Lander, […]

Steroids are man-made hormones derived from male sex hormones, androgens, produced in your body. Steroids are mainly derivatives of ‘testosterone,’ an androgen that is instrumental in body growth, growth of sex organs, maturity, growth of body hair, and deepening of voice. Steroids are available as pills, capsules, injections, creams and gels. These are often used

Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind, what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully. For I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else.–Samuel Johnson (poet, essayist, biographer, lexicographer) Nowadays, people are

Statins are a group of medications used to decrease cholesterol in the body. This reduction is shown to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Recent research, however, is shedding a new light on the potential benefits of these drugs. In a study involving more than 50,000 patients, statins showed a benefit in patients with atherosclerotic disease,

According to manufacturers, diet pills use natural ingredients capable of prolonging life and containing alcohol used in medication or flavoring. One thing’s for sure, never take diet pills as substitute for cutting calories without the doctor’s recommendation. There are simple but important steps to be followed when taking diet pills: 1.Never crush diet pills to

Super foods are full of anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals but they also contain amino acids, which are the basic structural building blocks of proteins. Proteins make up the bulk of all your cells structure. They also act as enzymes for cellular reactions. There are eight essential amino acids they are: #1 = Tryptophan which reduces

Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 million people in the United States, and women are especially affected. Over one-third of women between the ages of 20 and 74 are obese, the majority of them being African American or Mexican American. With more and more pre-packaged food and less and less activity, the number

“Phyto-estrogen interaction with estrogen receptors in human breast cancer cells,” J. (2002) Effect of soy phytoestrogens on hot flashes in postmenopausal women with breast cancer: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Case-control study of phyto-oestrogens and breast cancer. Concentrated phytoestrogen supplements appear to have oestrogenic actions in the breast and may interfere with the therapeutic use

Public Virtual fitness training is the new format these courses are available for the public to register online. The new online-personal training service can be used as a primary contact with your personal fitness trainer or as a supplement to your personal training package. iTRAIN is a breakthrough, Web-based product that provides personalized audio fitness

Many us need to follow an exercise program, in order to remain healthy. Below, you’ll find several good reasons why you should start exercising now. 1. Contributes to fat loss It is well proven from scientific research all over the world that physical exercise contributes to weight loss. If you burn more calories than you