Fat-burning foods

Did you know there are foods that can make you lose weight? It is true. They are fat-burning foods which require more calories to digest than what they contain. Each bite will literally melt away the fat! If you pick fruits and vegetables, you are on the right track.

Live Longer with Resveratrol

I once read that people who drink wine live longer. Studies are beginning to show that this could be true.

Have you heard of Resveratrol? This is a compound found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine. Resveratrol is also found in an Oriental medicine that treats ailments of blood vessels, heart and liver.

Europeans have also been known to live longer despite their high-fat diet. This could be attributed to their higher consumption of wine, more than anywhere else in the world.

Resveratrol supplements are now available to give us that added boost of the beneficial anti-oxidant properties. Think longevity, think Reservatrol.

Pandemic Flu - Influenza A (H1N1) Virus - Booklet

Know about the Influenza A (H1N1) flu. Here is a UN-published booklet on information relating to this new pandemic flu.

Stemulite - All Natural Food Supplements

We are seeing an increase of swine flu (now renamed Influenza A(H1N1) cases in the world. Besides taking the necessary precautions, it is also desirable to pep up our health. Consciously eating the right types of food is imperative. However, at times the food that we consume may not be adequately or not properly absorbed by our body.

To counteract the possibility of us not taking in adequate amounts of nutrients, food supplements are the answer.

There is an incredible range of products in the market, but what would really help are those that are all natural, such as Stemulite. Stemulite increases wellness and energy, increases muscle gain and endurance (great for athletes) and even increases weight and fat loss. Now this is what weight-watchers would be looking for. The best part is, Stemulite is all natural.

The product is so effective that it was even on NBC and results of tests were broadcast. Sleep is important to our health. Stemulite induces deep sleep which results in better health and alertness. For people looking to lose weight, Stemulite is effective in toning up muscles resulting in a person being firm and trim but not reducing the bust area.

If you are looking for a food supplement to boost your health and lose fat the same time, Stemulite would be the better choice.

CT Scan

I am sure you would have heard about CT scans. What is a CT scan? Why would anyone need a CT scan? Are there any side-effects?

Even though not all of us would require a CT scan, it is still good to know if just to increase our general knowledge.

From the Bupa site, Computerised tomography (CT) uses X-ray equipment and a computer to create detailed images (scans) of the inside of your body such as bones, soft tissues and the brain. The images are black, white and grey and can be seen in three dimensions. The images are either stored on film or kept in a digital format and shown on a computer screen.

Why would one have CT scans?
CT scans can help look for signs of inflammation, disease or cancer and monitor many other health conditions.

CT scans are routinely done as an out-patient procedure. You should allow about one hour for your appointment.

Below are what's covered on the site. This factsheet is for people who are considering having a CT scan.

0 What's involved?
0 Why have CT scans?
0 What are the alternatives?
0 Preparing for your CT scan
0 What to expect in hospital
0 Contrast medium
0 About the procedure
0 What to expect afterwards
0 What are the risks?
0 If you are pregnant
0 Further information
0 Questions and answers
0 Related topics

Check Bupa site for full details.

Importance of Regular Medical Examinations

We cannot be reminded enough of the importance of a regular medical examination especially for people after the age of forty or for people who have stressful jobs.

With cancer becoming the number one killer, all necessary steps must be taken to ensure we do not fall victim. Diet is to be watched to prevent obesity which in turn causes many sicknesses and lifestyle changes may be necessary for some to stay in good health. And do not forget the regular medical examination to nip any illness in the bud because in the case of cancer, early detection can save a life.

How To Train Your Brain

Other than sleep, our brain actively works every minute. Naturally, it wears out over time and with age catching up, our cognitive functions deteriorate. According to studies, regular mental exercises can help slow the decline.

These days, there are many options for exercsing our brain. Self-help books top the list and this being the age of computers and electronics, computer games are now a great source of brain exercises.

Card games and crossword puzzles, once considered forms of exercise has proven insufficient in terms of total workout for the brain. MSN lists some of the computer games that have known to improve brain power especially for the seniors among us.


According to experts, in order to keep our neurons robust we need to expose them to new experiences. Instead of just smelling roses, switch to a new smell. Smell the vanilla or even the nutmeg. New experiences offer new insight. Even taking a new route to work or to town would help our brain.

Dr Gary Small, an author and Director of the UCLA Center on Aging and one of the gurus of memory training, advocates that to lock something into memory, pay attention to what you are trying to remember, then create a visual image for it in your mind. Now link the image to another related image. Also, avoid two enemies of memory: stress and multi-tasking.

Brain training games help us improve our brain or even slow down its decline but how do we get the most from these brain training games? Here is a list of to do's as recommended by Tina Adler, a Washington, D.C.-based freelancer, who helped write The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment (St. Martin's Press, April 2008).

Source: MSN.com