Author Archives: rosebel aragones

carcinogen

A carcinogen is a substance that is capable of causing cancer in humans or animals. If a substance is known to promote or aggravate cancer, but not necessarily cause cancer, it may also be called a carcinogen. Though there are many things that are believed to cause cancer, a substance is only considered carcinogenic if…

anti-aging fruits

I have learned that there are the so called “anti-aging fruits and vegetables”. One is avocado, which is usually eaten as a vegetable. It is a good source of healthy monounsaturated fat that may help to reduce level of a bad type of cholesterol in body. Avocado is a good source of vitamin E and…

Jog not just to lose weight

I used to run and my primary goal was to lose weight and I also realize it’s a good way to healthily socialize too. Weight loss is one of the biggest reasons why people start running. As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and…

snoring

Snoring is a common sleep disorder that can affect all people at any age, although it occurs more frequently in men and people who are overweight. Snoring has a tendency to worsen with age. Occasional snoring is usually not very serious and is mostly a nuisance for the bed partner of the person who snores….

What is Omega-3

So I have always heard of Omega-3 fatty acids and known that its a healthy fatty acid. Omega-3 are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can’ t make them -we have to get them through food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna,…

Importance of Potassium

Potassium is a very important mineral for the proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs in the human body. It is also an electrolyte and is crucial to heart function and plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, making it important for normal digestive and muscular function, too. Many foods contain…

insomnia

Tossing and turning, worrying about whether you will get enough sleep and how you will get through the next day – this happens to everyone, we have nights like that sometimes. But if it is happening three or more nights a week and this goes on for longer than a month, then this might be…

Love of sleep

Did you know that lack of sleep, or insomnia, is one of the signs of depression? Lack of sleep alone can’t cause depression, but it can make it worse. Now take into account that many children with autism sleep poorly. A study found that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) woke up in the middle…

Importance of Sleep

These are some importance of sleep: 1. Learning and memory: Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory through a process called memory consolidation. In studies, people who’d slept after learning a task did better on tests later. 2. Metabolism and weight: Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our…

Trying hard to do healthy living

While most people my age start their day with a cup of coffee, I start mine with a morning shower, get dressed and work. After few hours of working only when I feel hungry that’s when I eat and by the time I felt the need to eat I’ll be sweating since I’ve been doing…