13
Jul

How Much Water Should People Drink?

This is the VOA Special English Health Report.

Many people believe they are supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day, or about two liters. Why? Because that is what they have been told all their life. But a new report offers some different advice. Experts say people should obey their bodies; they should drink as much water as they feel like drinking.

The report says most healthy people meet their daily needs for liquid by letting thirst be their guide. The report is from the Institute of Medicine, part of the National… Read the rest

13
Jul

People Traveling In Heavy Traffic And Polluted Air Will Increasing The Risk Of Suffering Heart Attack

Researchers say people traveling in traffic are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack whether driving in a car, riding a bus or bicycling. They say the risk of a heart attack is greatest within an hour of being in traffic. Researchers believe the main reason is polluted air.

The findings are based on a German study of almost seven hundred people who suffered heart attacks. The patients described their activities during the four days before their heart attack. Researchers found that… Read the rest

27
May

Healthy Living is the number one goal among North Americans. However, 80% of the population do not know that cooking healthy, eating healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, and making healthy choices can mean the difference between life and death. I have written this health and fitness article so that people can make healthy choices for their own personal health care and well being.

Here are 25 ways to eat and drink healthy:

1. Do not drink iced water, especially not with meals. This interferes with flow of your digestive juices and impairs digestion.

2. Drink a cup… Read the rest

27
May

Being in good health is an asset to an individual. And this is probably why people are always conscious of their body and overall health. Being in good health has its own set of advantages. It helps people live a long life free from ailments or illness, and this will help save money and increase their longevity. Apart from this, they can also do all the activities they enjoy with no worries.


A person suffering from back injury or infection in the eye will have to take due course of treatment. This might leave them being at the mercy… Read the rest

18
May

 

To improve the diagnosis and treatment of severe cerebral fat embolism (SCFE). Methods – The data of nine patients with SCFE were retrospectively analyzed. The manifestations of the central nerve system, respiratory system and hemorrhage were recorded, at the same lime, accessory examination including arterial oxygen, fat macroglobules in venous blood and image examination was adapted. The patients were treated with exopexy, pharmocotherapy and oxygentherapy. Results: Two of the nine patients died of severe complications, the other seven recovered without severe sequela. Conclusions: Gurd standard should be improved for early diagnosis of SCFE. If svere complications can be prevented,… Read the rest