Raise hdl cholesterol the old fashioned way
Only recently did I start paying attention to my cholesterol. It’s a natural thing to become concerned about as you enter your thirties, especially if you have a family history of cholesterol-related illnesses, as I unfortunately do. When you’re a kid it’s easier to eat a piece of bacon-wrapped steak and say “mmmm… cholesterol!” like [...]
It’s an old story and a cliche, but like many cliches it’s based in truth: Quitting smoking is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
I began smoking as a teenager, dabbling with cigarettes, cloves and “bedes” – Indian cigarettes – near the end of my high school years. As a freshman in college I didn’t [...]
The History of the 7th Infantry Division
The 7th infantry division was a division of foot soldiers in the United States that was activated for service in World War One and was based in Fort Ord, California for most of the time it was active. Though trained for combat, the division never fought as an entire division during the First World War. [...]
How Spyware Programs are spread
According to recent statistics, about 95 percent of all the PCs in the world have some form of spyware. Interestingly, over 90 percent of these computer users have no idea that they are infected. The problem of spyware programs is due to the fact that spyware programs get installed in very sneaky ways to your [...]
For years after drinking, I would suffer from panic attacks alcohol related. I could never figure out why this was, but the attacks were debilitating. The more I drank, the worse off I would be the next morning, and the panic attacks alcohol related began seriously effecting my enjoyment of life.
It turns out I’m not [...]
Many Americans suffer from a panic attack disorder, or an inability to get ahold of one’s emotions and mind no matter what the breathing or meditation technique you try is. For some a panic attack disorder can strike at any time, but for most, it’s a simple matter of eliminating your risk factors.
And the number [...]
HDL and LDL cholesterol and maintaining a healthy diet
HDL and LDL cholesterol are the measures of the good and the bad, respectively, cholesterol in your blood. HDL and LDL can be measured either at once, or independently. HDL and LDL can be taken at face value or as a ratio. They can be added together, and graphed, and studied for years by a [...]
Is the Value of a Smoke Really Worth it?
It is estimated that one in two smokers will die of the habit. This is to say that if you want to live a long and a happy healthy life, you need to quit smoking. However, this is easier said than done. A cigarette is a product that is cleverly crafted to deliver the right [...]
God how I love a cheese basket
A couple of years ago my father was diagnosed with heart disease. His brother had been diagnosed about ten years before that. And their father – my grandfather – had died of a heart attack twenty years previous.
So I don’t get to eat a lot of dairy. My wife, bless her, watches [...]
Whats the Deal with AGV Antivirus?
Its a big question, and is one that needs answering. AGV antivirus is one of the largest and most popular programs on the internet when it comes to virus protection. The program itself is a schedule based system scanner, that looks for traces of viruss, Trojans, hijackers and all other persistent little creepy attack programs [...]
So, you want to lose weight fast? Is an 800
So, you want to lose weight fast? Is an 800 calorie diet the best answer? Maybe …
When you consider that, for women, about 1800-2000 calories is required per day to maintain a healthy weight, going for an 800 calorie diet is a pretty radical step. Men generally need to consume 2200-2500 calories per day to [...]
Fun and Fashionable Cubic Zirconia Jewelry
While growing up, I heard the phrase “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” more times than I could ever count. My grandmother was particularly fond of these gemstones, and would regale me with the stories behind each piece in her collection. So when I started buying my own jewels and accessories, I naturally gravitated towards [...]
A few convincing answers to the question What are the
A few convincing answers to the question What are the benefits of exercise?
The modern lifestyle has spoiled many of us to the point that we need our doctors to chide us on the benefits of exercise. We’ve become so sedentary, we don’t even need to leave the couch to change a TV channel. Hey, we’ve [...]
You are probably familiar with the story of the Trojan in ancient Greek. The definition of a Trojan cannot be further from the truth. A Trojan is a malicious program that comes disguised as legitimate software. Unlike a virus or a worm however, Trojans do not replicate. They do nevertheless enter a victims computer undetected [...]
Do You Have Good Hospital Insurance?
You may pay into your medical and hospital insurance for years and never use it, but you want to know that if you need it, it is going to cover you if you have to have a stay in the hospital. Medical costs are high, and if your insurance is sub standard, or does not [...]
Tips for Effective Garden Pest Control
I’ve been gardening for many years now. I took it up as a hobby after a friend told me how relaxing and rewarding it can be to tend to and raise my own vegetables. At first I was a bit skeptical about whether I’d even like it or not, but it didn’t take long to [...]
Weirdest Unexplained Mysteries
Even though we live in a world ruled by the iron grip of science, there are still some things that escape rational explanations. As the Bard says, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” In this article, Im going to shed some light on some of [...]
The Main Symptoms of Anxiety Attack
Anxiety attacks are some of the most feared and misunderstood medical conditions afflicting people today. Doctors and scientists don’t agree with what actually causes an anxiety attack, but it has become perfectly clear what some of the symptoms of anxiety attack are. Sadly, it is also difficult to know exactly what the right treatment is, [...]
Are you or a loved one suffering from seizure disorder? It can be incredibly difficult to cope with this debilitating neurological condition, and there are few resources available to help understand exactly what is happening inside your brain. With this article, I hope to provide a laymans guide to seizure disorders, how they are triggered, [...]
The proliferation of viruses in recent years has no doubt influenced the need to develop more reliable and efficient anti virus products, anti spyware and malware protection software. As new virus variants and different modes of attack have developed, computer virus protection has not been enough to counteract such attacks that seem to come from [...]
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