Richard Florida Introduces the Philips Livable Cit...

The Philips Livable Cities Award is an initiative designed to generate practical, achievable ideas for improving the health and well-being of people living in cities. Individuals, community or non-governmental organizations and businesses are eligible to participate in the Award program that comprises a total prize fund amounting to 125,000 Euros.With the aim of developing simple solutions to the complex challenges faced by...

Signs and Symptoms of Anemia...

Anemia results when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues. Many of the symptoms of anemia occur because organs aren’t receiving adequate oxygen. Symptoms or signs of anemia vary from with each person, but could include: Fatigue or tiring easily Weakness Brittle nails Pale or yellow skin Shortness of breath Chest pain Palpitations or irregular heartbeat Dizziness or...

We make you more beautiful...

Ever since I had my lasik eye surgery done, my eyes are very sensitive. I can’t wear certain makeups because they make them itch a lot. I have found that Clinique is the one that I can always buy and my eyes feel fine. I really like their mascara. It doesn’t clump and looks good on your eyes. They have an eye makeup remover also that does the trick every time. It gets all of my eye makeup off. My eyes don’t...

Herbs for your Health...

Are you are looking for a different way to treat some of your medical conditions? Then you should know that herbs can be used in a medicinal way and not just for adding flavor in your favorite cooking recipe. Herbs have for many years been used as an alternative form of treatment. Pharmaceutical drugs can have a harsh effect on the body but herbs provide gentle care and side effects are much less common. Herbal teas,...

Food Additives to Avoid...

Propyl Gallate should always be avoided because it is a preservative. Often used with BHA and BHT, it can also be found in meat products, chewing gum and chicken soup base too. Sodium Nitrate – another preservative and coloring found in hot dogs, ham, bacon, luncheon meat and corned beef. Various types of cancer are linked to this ingredient. BHA and BHT – this is used to preserve household foods like potato...

Omega-3 for Mind and Body...

Your heart, joint, and skin health as well as your memory all benefit from long-term intake of Omega-3 fish oils. Over 25,000 worldwide scientific studies show that this is true. Keeping your heart healthy can add years to your life and Omega-3 helps maintain health cardiovascular function and good circulation. Cholesterol levels and blood pressure is also found to get benefits. Studies suggest that this oil also helps to...

Heart Patients at Risk...

The risk of dying for heart disease is greater for those heart patients when they contract the common flu virus. Even those with diabetes can also be on that list of higher risk. A study done by a British group of researchers between 1932 and 2008 showed more deaths from heart disease during the flu season. The scary part of this study was that the findings showed that the death rate averaged between 35 to 50%. For this...

Fight Rheumatism and Chronic Inflammation...

It is advisable to eat a good amount of food that reduces inflammation in the body. This can also reduce the consumption of food that contains inflammatory agents, since inflammation is a major component in most rheumatic pain conditions. They types of food that would reduce rheumatism are the fat types called omega-3-poly-unsaturated fats as it reduces inflammation. Flax seed, seafood, fat fish and perilla should be eaten 2...