Female fertility may benefit from raspberries' high levels of folate - a type of B vitamin that promotes cell growth and embryo health. During pregnancy, sufficient levels help prevent birth defects of the baby's brain and spine. Together with their high vitamin C and magnesium content - one portion of raspberries provides the same amount as 173 grapes - they are also a good … [Read more...]
Maternal Obesity Vs. Birth Defects
Women who are obese when they conceive are more likely to have babies with birth defects than are mothers of normal weight, a US study suggests. (The study was published in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine). Researchers interviewed 10,249 American women whose babies were born with birth defects between 1997 and 2002. The women were contacted … [Read more...]
Infertility: A Serious Health Concern
• Infertility • Factors affecting conception • Possible Causes of infertility • Evaluation of Female Infertility • Tests of Infertility in female • Treatment Options Available • Diet & Lifestyle modifications Infertility has been defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular intercourse without the use of contraceptives. The … [Read more...]
Obesity And Fertility
Obese women are known to have more difficulty becoming pregnant and also are more likely to miscarry. Excess weight could exert its effects either by acting on the ovaries, which produce eggs, or on the endometrium, where the fertilized egg implants. Additionally, overweight and/or obese (compared to normal weight) females have a greater incidence of reproductive-related … [Read more...]
HGHA – Weight Loss Tips
Obesity has become quite an epidemic in the US, and it shows no sign of coming to an end as the numbers of people affected seem to grow every year. That has not stopped the diet and weight loss industry from growing, as well. It seems that a new diet book, weight loss program, medical procedure, or supplement appears every day. The problem is that nothing seems to be working … [Read more...]
Preventing Weight Gain
To help people contend with this environment, AICR has issued a new brochure entitled, Don't Let It Happen. The brochure advises slender people to set a limit on weight gain by mentally adding 11 lbs. (5 Kg.) to their current weight. They should commit themselves to stay within that limit. When people see their weight moving toward the limit they have set, the brochure (issued … [Read more...]
Calorie Density: Key To Losing Weight
A year-long clinical trial by Penn State researchers shows that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote healthy weight loss while helping people to control hunger. The calorie density (or energy density) of a food is a measurement of the average calories per weight (gram or ounce) of that food. Foods that are high in water and low in fat - such as … [Read more...]
Exercises To Get Chiseled Sexy Calf Muscles
Chiseled calf muscles look sexy on a female. When you wear shorts or short tight lowers it makes heads turn. Women Fitness brings to its readers a complete resource for women to have perfect sculpted calf muscles. The calf is composed of two major muscles: the gastrocnemius, a large muscle located near the top of the calf, and the soleus, a smaller muscle on the inside of the … [Read more...]
Kayden Kross: Multi-Award Winning Adult Movies’ Actress Spills Her Fitness Secrets
Kayden Kross (born September 15, 1985) is a writer and American adult movies' actress. Kross has won multiple awards for her adult film work. Kross has made appearances in the FX's comedy series ‘’The League’’, the G4 reality series ‘’The Block’’, and Family Jewels. In 2011 she was cast as Tara in Gregory Hatanaka's drama Blue Dream In 2011, Kross briefly co-hosted a regular … [Read more...]
Hijab: Is it Causing Health Hazards?
Use of hijab have been banned in schools, frowned upon in the workplace, and banished from passport photos. This style of dress, leaves only a very small portion of skin around the eyes exposed, greatly reducing the surface area of the body which sunlight is exposed to and hence reduces the amount of Vitamin D synthesized. Low rates of Vitamin D production will exhaust the … [Read more...]
Kendall Lou Schmidt: Leading Fitness Trainer & Model Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Kendall is a graduate of UC Davis. She has received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. For the over a decade Kendall has been working in Fitness and Wellness as a Personal , Group Fitness Instructor, Coach, Motivational & Educational Public Speaker, Presenter and Examiner for the Aerobics and Fitness … [Read more...]
Ellyse Perry: Youngest Person In Australian Cricket Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Ellyse Alexandra Perry is an Australian sportswoman who made her debut for both the Australian cricket and football teams at the age of 16. She played her first cricket international in July 2007 before earning her first football cap for Australia a month later. Perry is the youngest person, male or female, to represent Australia in cricket and the first Australian woman to … [Read more...]
Halloween Make-up Ideas
Halloween or All Saints' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers. Its true that … [Read more...]
Make-Up Tips For Women Over 50
A lot of hormonal changes take place inside a woman’s body when she goes through the phase of menopause. Many diseases and conditions occur as a result of menopause including some skin disorders. Wrinkles and aging signs are two of the most worrisome conditions in women over 50 years of age. Just as the pigment in our hair changes and it turns grey, the melanin in our skin … [Read more...]
Are Moisturizers Beneficial?
Moisturizers are useful for dry skin. The mechanism of action is to prevent the natural oils and water within the skin from escaping ; they do not put moisture into the skin. They give the skin a smooth, soft texture and, plumps up the fine wrinkles making them less obvious. Chances are you will require a moisturizer at one time or another. Unless you have unusually dry … [Read more...]
New Guideline for Treating Acne, Released!
Acne is one of the most burdensome diseases globally. Its prevalence among those aged 12 to 24 years is estimated to be 85%, although it can persist beyond young adulthood despite treatment. Acne can adversely affect quality of life and may lead to emotional distress and physical scarring. Since the last Canadian acne guideline was published in 2000, evidence for multiple … [Read more...]
Acne
Acne is a rash, usually on the face, due to blockage and inflammation of glands in the skin. While not a life threatening condition, acne can be upsetting and disfiguring. Severe, acne can lead to serious and permanent scarring. While most people outgrow acne by their early 20s, some - especially women - have acne into their 40s or 50s. Cause of Acne Acne is caused by … [Read more...]
Make-Up Tips for Acne Prone Skin
While applying creams, concealers and scrubs on your skin, you might rely on products that could be doing your pores a big disservice. Using the wrong makeup or cream could actually accentuate the pimples you're trying so hard to hide. All of your makeup, from blush to eye shadow, should be non-greasy, non-comedogenic (or non-acnegenic), hypoallergenic, non-irritating, and … [Read more...]
Natural Makeup That Makes You Look Your Best
So you want to make your features pop, but you don’t want to wear a lot of makeup? No problem! With so many new makeup lines on the market and the trends moving towards a clean soft look, the sky is the limit. Here are a few quick tips, start to finish, for a flawless, beautiful face. Start with a sheer foundation to even out your skin tone. Tinted moisturizers are a nice way … [Read more...]
Make-Up Looks
Below you'll find a range of make-up looks designed to suit different occasions and environments, from the office to a dressy evening function. Natural look This does not mean going out without make-up - it just means using careful colour choices to enhance what nature has given you. Apply moisturizer and conceal any obvious blemishes. If you have good skin, … [Read more...]
Make-up for Brides
Regardless of what make-up shades you choose, or how decide to wear them, you'll want your skin to look perfect. Not only will all eyes be on you during the ceremony and after, there are wedding pictures to worry about - if your skin looks blotchy, it will look more so in those wedding photographs. One to two weeks before your wedding you should avoid the … [Read more...]
How Smoking Affects Physically Active Women and If They Can Benefit From Vaping
Smoking Kills The Purpose Of Keeping A Fit Body, By Destroying It From The Inside. In the last five decades, the number of smoking women has increased, with over 20 million female smokers in the United States at the moment. Slogans, advertising and sports sponsorship in the 1970s had turned many physically active women towards smoking and the trend continues till now. Due to … [Read more...]
Teenager Workout: What Should It Look Like?
An adolescent is an interesting category of the population because they are biologically growing and are still considered minors legally. Obesity is a health concern that had become an epidemic in America, and it cannot be overlooked. The most unfortunate indicator in examining adolescent obesity is that obese teenagers are 70% prone to becoming obese adults. Childhood obesity … [Read more...]
High Intensity Interval Training: A Stepping Stone For Fat Loss
"Women can work at a higher percentage of their maximum heart rate than the men and a higher percentage of their maximum oxygen consumption." This information has been published in "Sex-specific Responses to Interval Training" a study conducted by Drs. Matt Laurent and Matt Kutz, Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies at Bowling Green State University; Lauren Vervaecke, … [Read more...]
Body Weight Vs Longevity
It has been proved now and again that being overweight puts you at greater risk for many serious health problems such as high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, diabetes and gall bladder disease. In fact, losing weight is part of the initial treatment for some of these conditions. However, having a few extra pounds later in life is not as risky and may actually … [Read more...]
TRX: An Effective Tool For Yoga
Fear of falling or getting injured can prevent performance of certain yoga poses but by balancing with the TRX, you're somewhat supported—so it's less scary. It's time to add a new element of challenge to an old pose. After doing this for a while, you can build enough confidence to use the straps less and less and eventually come off them entirely. TRX (short for total-body … [Read more...]
The Baywatch Actress Alexandra Paul Turns Health & Wellness Coach!
Alexandra is a health coach with clients all over the world. Her expertise includes a certification from Cornell University's plant based nutrition course as well as certification from Wellcoaches School. She was a certified EMT for 23 years. As an actress, Alexandra starred in over 75 films and television shows, and is internationally recognized for her role on the TV series … [Read more...]
Glaucoma
Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment A normal, healthy eye is nourished and protected by fluid, which, just like your blood, has pressure. Glaucoma is a condition that results in damage to the optic nerve, which carries images from the eye to the brain when the eye pressure rises to a dangerous level. This damage can reduce your vision and even cause … [Read more...]
Oral Nitrate Intake & Training-induced Muscle Fiber Composition
"A simple nutritional supplementation, like oral nitrate intake, can have positive impact on training-induced changes in muscle fiber composition;" according to Professor Peter Hespel from the Athletic Performance Center at the University of Leuven. Some nitrates are even used as medication for angina, as they dilate the blood vessels. Counting Benefits of Nitrate … [Read more...]
Top 5 Healthy Vegetable Soups Under 200 Calories
Today, Women Fitness brings to you a collection of our Top 5 Healthy Vegetable Soups that are delicious, nutritious and yummylicious! So try them out today! 1. Speedy Gazpacho Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 70 min Total time: 85 min Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 1 Cup Nutritive Information: Calories: 120cal Fat: 4g … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 123
- 124
- 125
- 126
- 127
- …
- 139
- Next Page »
