Benefits Core strength – Sit ups strengthen, tighten, and tone the core abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques). Strengthening the core reduces the risk of back pain and injuries. Improved posture – Sit ups strengthen the abdominal, hip…
What Is Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic noncontagious autoimmune condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. It is a genetic disease that is triggered by environmental factors, which causes the immune system to…
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on weight with respect to height. It is a useful and inexpensive estimate. But, it is not a direct measure, as it does not distinguish between fat, fluid, muscle,…
Getting sufficient sleep is as important to fat loss as are diet and exercise. The quantity and quality of your sleep affects the way your body reacts to food. Insufficient sleep makes you more likely to eat more and exercise…
COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). Coronaviruses were named in 1968 for their appearance. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus resemble a crown (corona means…
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative impact on health. Although there are genetic, behavioral and hormonal influences on body weight, obesity occurs when you take…
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas or fibroids, are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. Risk Factors positive family history obesity Vitamin D deficiency frequent consumption of red meat excess estrogen levels early onset of puberty diets low…
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance made by the liver and required by the body for the proper function of cells, nerves, and hormones. Cholesterol travels in the blood stream, and can build up in the walls of the arteries…
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. In most cases, pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or, rarely, other parts of the body (deep…
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is a break in the lining of the stomach, first part of the small intestine (duodenum).An ulcer in the stomach is known as a gastric ulcer while that in the first part of the intestines is…
