What is cholesterol? Is it good for you or bad for you? Or both? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance made in the body but also found in dairy products, eggs and meat. The body only needs small amount of cholesterol, using cholesterol to produce vitamin D, hormones, and bile acids. Cholesterol ...

So you are all excited about the prospect of buying a new home. Like many, however, you are unsure how bank determine whether or not to approve your home loan application. To help you, the following is a 5-point guide of some of the factors that will influence the outcome ...

Don’t look now by Mother’s Day will soon be upon us. The exact date is Sunday, May 11, which gives you about 10 days to get organized, get that dinner reservation, get that gift purchased or get those special flowers sent. If you don’t live at home you are somewhat off ...

Overweight and obese "baby boomers" are entering their senior years with weight-related problems that are plaguing their "golden years" with problems, increasing the need for nursing homes and medical care. Already faced with a nursing care shortage in America, experts are projecting a need for an additional 10-25 percent of ...

In times of rising interest rates it can be sorely tempting to think about refinancing your home loan mortgage on cheaper terms than you are currently paying. Before you rush out and find a lender willing to refinance your home loan however, you may want to give some thought to what ...

A pet door must be the proper size for your pet and measuring is key -- how wide, how tall, and how far off the ground the door should be. A door that is to small can cause hair loss or other injuries, and a door that is to big ...

Acupuncture, a Chinese therapy that has been used for centuries, is based on the theory that there is an energy called "chi" or "qi"flowing through the body. Chi flows along energy pathways called meridians, and acupuncturists believe a blocking or imbalance of the flow of chi at any point may ...

For severe episodes of low back pain, narcotic pain medications may be prescribed by your doctor as narcotic agents are strong and potentially addictive forms of medication, but come with the risk of addiction and side effects. Narcotic agents have a dissociative effect that help patients manage pain,with common narcotics including ...

Many of the low-carb diets are at odds over fruit. Diets such as Atkins and Protein Power look at total carbs (Atkins doesn't want you eating any fruit in the early phase), while the South Beach and Zone diets are concerned with "glycemic loads" and such. Can dieters make peace with ...

Here are the Top 5 risk factors for people who suffer from high blood pressure, and those in danger of high blood pressure: INACTIVITY If you're inactive, obese or eat unhealthy foods, you're likely to develop high cholesterol. Exercise each day, even if it's a half-hour walk around the block. Cut out ...