An argument could be made the soccer is most popular worldwide sport. In Europe, Central and Southern America, throngs of people pack stadiums to cheer on their favorite soccer clubs. A June 2013 match between the national soccer teams of ...
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The History and Benefits of Wine
You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to be aware of the immense popular of wine. In 2012 alone, Americans spent over $34 billion dollars on merlots, chardonnays, pinot noirs and other wine varieties. In modern times, wine is ...
Read More »A Dreaded Opponent: The Impact of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
It is easy to think that chronic diseases only tend to afflict those who are exceptionally unhealthy or are of an advanced age. In fact, serious medical conditions can strike people who are in otherwise excellent health. Steve Gleason, a ...
Read More »Lying In Wait: How the Shingles Virus Affects the Body
For all of its good moments, a child’s early years can also feature several lowlights that are not remembered fondly. Up until recently, one common problem for young children was the chicken pox virus. In fact, chicken pox who so ...
Read More »Small but Significant: The Purpose of the Adrenal Glands
Generally speaking, the most crucial parts of the body tend to take up a lot of interior real estate. The brain fills the cranium, the heart and lungs occupy the chest and the stomach, liver and nearly 30 feet of ...
Read More »Examining Graves’ Disease
It’s hard to understate the importance of our immune system in our everyday health. While we’re out attending to our daily responsibilities, our immune system stays on constant lookout for dangerous invaders. In most cases, our bodies’ defense systems have ...
Read More »Why Your Body Needs Potassium
Certain vital nutrients are easily associated with their effect on the human body. For example, you probably learned back in elementary school that vitamin D and calcium are essential for strong bones. If your paid regular attention in health class, ...
Read More »Protecting your Home from Indoor Air Pollution
When the topic of air pollution comes up, most people think of pollutants pushed into the atmosphere from the factory smokestacks. While outdoor pollution is certainly a major concern for industrialized and developing nations alike, it would be a mistake ...
Read More »An Inflammatory Issue: The Effects of Bursitis
No matter where it strikes or what causes it, bodily pain is something that can make your day all the more challenging. In many cases, pain is a fleeting problem, solved with a dosage or two of over-the-counter pain relievers. ...
Read More »Running Without Running Out of Gas
When the phrase “active lifestyle” comes up, one of the activities that may come to mind is running. To be sure, running on a regular basis can be very beneficial to the human body, helping to shed pounds and improve ...
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