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Most of us have heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine.  While usually chalked up to no more than an old wives tale, recent research now reveals that this might actually have some real truth to it.  Medical research is increasingly revealing that laughter and more generally a positive attitude can really have a dramatic effect on our health.

Garlic is one of the most helpful and beneficial foods on this planet.  Garlic has been used since ancient times to ward off illness, along with a host of other less than pleasant creatures.  Since Biblical times ancient Hebrews, Greeks, Romans and Babylonians all used garlic as a means to build strength and endurance. 

A lot of older individuals might wonder whether or not beginning an exercise regime is safe and whether or not it is even advisable.  After a certain age, stamina, recovery time and host of other conditions can affect one’s ability to engage in physical activity.  Despite some of these considerations though, it is generally recommended that even those who are elderly and/or those that

With New Years resolution time at hand, one important thing to consider is how to improve your health in the coming year.  While many people ramp up for a new diet and fitness regime, there are also some less radical ways to dramatically improve your health.  Avoiding the worst culprits in the food and beverage industry will give you a head start on all of your fitness resolutions.&nb

Although the fat on your stomach may look the same to you, it&undefined;s not. There are actually two types of fat – subcutaneous and visceral.  Subcutaneous is best defined as the fat that you can see and the fat that you can actually feel and grab with your hands. This fat is found everywhere on the body – your arms, thighs, stomach, hips, butt, etc.

Selenium is an important mineral that is vital to a healthy body. It is found naturally in soil, water and certain foods. In some parts of the world selenium deficiencies are very common. For example, China does not have soil that is highly concentrated in selenium, making their incidence of selenium deficiency higher than that of the United States and Canada.

Your heart is your most important organ and it is also the one that you have to take the most care of.  You have to exercise to keep it strong, stay away from alcohol and cigarettes which can do irreversible damage and eat heart healthy foods to keep it in tip top shape. Here are five heart healthy snacks to add to your diet:

High blood pressure a serious concern for many people when examining their overall health.  When the blood presses against the walls of the arteries, it is called blood pressure.  This pressure is characterized by two different things. The first is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood and the other is when the heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system.

Although energy drinks may seem like a quick way to fuel up they may be harmful to your body. Although most doctors agree that they are not life threatening, there have been many reports of people having a heart attack after drinking large quantities of them repeatedly.

Good news-getting healthy doesn&undefined;t have to take up much of your time. Almost everyone is crunched for time these days which can lead to excuses for getting healthy-you may not have enough time to go to the gym, plan a healthy meal, or do something relaxing to reduce your stress levels.

Beets are such an amazing food though they are often overlooked in the supermarket. The nutritional value of beets is attributed in part to its dark purplish hue – dark colored foods have recently been found to contain some of the highest amounts of antioxidants out of all foods on Earth.

If you think of sex as purely a recreational hobby then its time to change your way of thinking. Not only is sex fun but studies are showing that there are numerous ways in which it improves your health. Here are five such ways.

If you do one thing this year it should be look after your heart. Heart disease is one of the top killers and sadly, much of it can be prevented if you look after yourself properly. This includes exercise, less stress, and diet. Here are three foods that you should add to your diet in 2009 to look after your most important organ.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is naturally produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. This coenzyme is commonly called Q10 for short and has been called the “spark of life” because of its huge role in energizing the cells in the body. Q10 is also an antioxidant and has antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor properties.

If you can do one positive thing for yourself it would be to stay hydrated. The best way to do that is drink water and lots of it. It can be hard to remember in the colder winter months that you need just as much water as you do in the warmer seasons.

Sure you may know that you need Vitamin D but did you know how seriously it can impact your health if you do not have enough of it. New studies are reporting that Vitamin D deficiency can be deadly. A new German study has found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with heart dysfunction, sudden cardiac death, and death due to heart failure.