Healthy Life Tips

Sexual Positions During the First Trimester It's perfectly normal (and understandable!) if first-trimester fatigue and   morning sickness   have you feeling less than sexy. But if you are in the mood, first-trimester sex has its advantages: Most women are naturally well-lubed, have no big belly to work around, and may be extra-enthusiastic, thanks to the surge in pregnancy hormones that make your lady parts engorged and extra-sensitive. Sex positions to try:   "Anything goes during the first trimester," So go ahead -- scissor, get acrobatic, play with sex toys, or explore the entire Kama Sutra! If you're tired, the missionary position is a beautiful thing -- just lie back and enjoy the ride. Spooning can also be a great lazy-day option. Sex positions to avoid:   Good news -- there are no no-nos! And if you're worried that having sex during pregnancy will bring on a   miscarriage, rest assured. "When you look at the data on miscarriage, or   ear...

In most cases, prostate cancer symptoms are not apparent in the early stages of the disease.  The symptoms of prostate cancer may be different for each man and any one of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions. As a result, routine screenings in the form of digital rectal exams (DRE) and prostate-specific androgen (PSA) tests are important. Men should make an informed decision with their doctor about whether to be tested for prostate cancer, beginning at age 50. Men with one or more risk factors for prostate cancer should consult with their physician about whether to start routine screening earlier. Prostate cancer symptoms Urinary symptoms of prostate cancer Because of the proximity of the prostate gland in relation to the bladder and urethra, prostate cancer may be accompanied by a variety of urinary symptoms. Depending on the size and location, a tumor may press on and constrict the urethra, inhibiting the flow of urine. Some prostate ca...

Tortilla Soup This Mexican-inspired chicken, tomato, and bean soup practically cook itself. I pile the ingredients into a slow cooker while I'm off doing far more glamorous things (like working, picking up dry cleaning, or dropping off a forgotten lunch at school!). My weekday cheat is to use tortilla chips instead of fresh tortillas. My favorite kind is the better-for-you baked white tortilla chips with a hint of lime, but any kind will do. If I'm feeling fancy, I'll add cubed avocado and sour cream before serving. If you have leftover cooked rice in the fridge, a spoonful of the soup is a nice touch, and for a less spicy flavor remove the jalapeno seeds and ribs Ingredients ·          3 chicken thighs, skin removed ·          10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies  ·          1 1/2 cups cooked black beans ·   ...

Heart disease remains the leading killer in the world, but even if you have a family history, heart disease and heart attacks are not inevitable. A healthy diet, regular exercise, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and lifesaving surgeries can reduce your risk of having or dying from a heart attack. Coronary heart disease   (CAD) is the most common of many types of heart disease, not only in men but also in women. It is caused by atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which occurs when plaque from cholesterol and other substances accumulate in the arteries. Because arteries supply blood to the heart, atherosclerosis interferes with blood flow by narrowing the path for blood to get to the heart. As time goes on, less and less oxygen makes it to the heart, which can cause a heart attack. Coronary artery disease can lead to heart failure and arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). While some people are genetically predisposed to heart disease, it often develops due to poor lif...

Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and stabilizing your mood. If you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition and diet advice out there, you’re not alone. It seems that for every expert who tells you a certain food is good for you, you’ll find another saying exactly the opposite. But by using these simple tips, you can cut through the confusion and learn how to create a tasty, varied, and healthy diet that is as good for your mind as it is for your body. We all know that eating right can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid certain health problems, but your diet can also have a profound effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing. Studies have linked eating a typical Western diet—filled with processed meats, packaged meals, takeout food, and sugary snacks—with higher rates of depression, str...

Human Hands Evolved for Fighting, Study Suggests Human hands may have evolved their unique shape in order to better punch the living daylights out of competitors, a new study suggests. The new findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, show that the clenched fist produces no more force than an open-palm slap, but protects the fingers better. Human's unique hand shape is one of only a few possible configurations that allow an organism to have both manual dexterity and the ability to brutally club opponents, the study reveals. "Once hands are no longer used in locomotion there could have been many different ways to manipulate and many different ways to punch," said Milford Wolpoff, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Michigan, who was not involved in the study. "A hand that does both is really limited in its morphology." The hand shape essentially turns "this relatively delicate musculoskeletal system into an effective clu...

Some people think the palm lines in human hands foretell the future through the practice of palmistry. Scientifically speaking, however, the lines on a palm, or palmar flexion creases, help the hand's skin stretch and squeeze. They can also help identify certain medical conditions. Human hands develop palmar creases   in the womb at around the 12th week of gestation and are present on a baby's hand when he or she is born.          When you clench your hand, palm lines provide an avenue for the hand's skin to fold without bunching up and making it difficult to grab onto items. That may also be why there are strong creases where the bones in the fingers and thumb meet. Most people have three prominent creases across the surface of their palms, but sometimes there is only one crease, according to the National Institutes of Health. Having only a single palmar crease (once known as a "simian crease") might indicate abnormal developmen...