Body Mass Index Body Mass Index is a method made to measure the ratio of body fat by using person’s height and weight statistically. Its not the accurate measure of body fat just an estimated one. History: Invented by Belgian Polymath Adolphe Quetelet between 1830 and 1850. Body Mass Index is obtained by dividing a person’s weight to the square of its height in metric scale this formulae us height in metric scale. This formulae is used universally and it’s answer comes in unit measure of kg/m2. In SJ Units – BMI = Mass (Kg) / Height2 (m2) In Imperial Units – BMI = mass (lb) x 703 / height2 (in2) Categories of BMI...

Pomegranate Fruits are a treat of nature for us. The daily consumption of fresh fruits is very important for the adequate supply of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Now, its added everywhere in Foods guides and US government recommends several servings of fruits daily to maintain good health, as it prevents numerous diseases. Popular Fruit: Among all the fruits available in the market, one beneficial fruit is gaining maximum attention of the people in general and researchers specifically. That is POMEGRANATE. Earliest Fruit Cultivated: It is among the one of the earliest fruits cultivated on earth by Ancient man. Other fruits are Oli...

A vital and major British Medical Journal, studied a faulty link between measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations for Autism and Bowel disease. The withdrawal by The Lancet came after one day opposing medical journal, BMJ, spread a prohibited explanation asking for The Lancet to officially apologize for the study. The observations were to have been available on Wednesday. The BMJ explanation states when the studies by the surgeon and medical researcher with their colleagues noticed The Lancet in 1998, "the influence was well thought-out by many to be confirmed and the frightening societal tragedy of the evil spirit vaccine took on a l...

Nutrition and Pregnancy Quality of life starts within the womb of a mother. A well fed healthy mother gives birth to healthy off springs. It is highly recommended to follow a dietary chart which fulfills all the requirements of pregnant women. A research conducted in 1950’s proves that women who ate less during first eight weeks had high mortality and disorder rate than those who take regular diet. Many Neurological and Physical disorders have been associated with poor nutrition intake during pregnancy. Malnourished mothers have high risks of spontaneous abortions, miscarriages and diseases during pregnancy. Are you planning a...

Faith Ploude, lactation consultant spread the word about the need to donate breast milk for babies in Haiti at Mercy hospital on Maiami and her network of nursing mothers. Ploude and a crowd of United States breast-feeding promoters may have give a free rein to a well-meaning but erroneous overflow of mother’s milk to the earthquake smashed nation, one that help workers in Haiti say was not requested and is not desired. The international Emergency Nutrition Network has asked one group, the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, said that donations oppose best practices for babies in emergencies for breast milk. The Office...

Excess of body fat can puts you in danger even if you are not overweight. Gain proper weight according to your height and age doesn’t mean that you are out of health risks. Obesity is the highlighted reason of health issues. Studies found that even thin looking people also carry body fat known as normal weight obesity. The risky internal fat, also named as visceral fat, hides under the muscles and surrounds essential organs. The fat is metabolized by the liver, and transformed into blood cholesterol, which leads to an enlarged risk of medical conditions as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. ...

Playing Games Lifestyles of children in this modern world are leading them at risk of developing rickets. According to doctors, due to spending a lot of hours for indoor activities like playing games on computer or watching TV, children are suffering from a lack of vitamin D. Deficiency of vitamin D, lead to rickets that related with poverty in Victorian Britain, but now coming back due to improper diet and decline of the outdoor activities as compared to previous generations to gain proper sunlight. Researcher Prof Simon Pearce said: "Kids tend to stay indoors more these days and play on their computers instead of enjoying the f...

Brain Foods Brain is the most complex and important part of living beings. It controls all the functions, our body performs and all emotions we undergo. Brain doesn’t work at the same frequency all the time. And very few of us knows that “Foods” how directly effects the working of brain. Its not just the foods but, how they are prepared, when and how you eat and the combination of different foods at a meal time. How to Pick Brain Health Foods? Food is the substance we eat and nutrition is the hidden power within food. Almost all of us are aware about the importance of Vitamin C, the sources are majorly citrus fruits and it is ...

Accidental Injury Insurance If you do not already have accidental injury insurance, you need it. If you do have it, you need to review your policy and make sure it adequately covers you. And if you have accidental injury insurance for most situations, you need to make certain you have coverage for your entire family. Even more importantly, if you and the family are protected against accidents but do not have disability insurance to make-up lost wages and salaries, you need that coverage, too. Call an insurance professional today. “Accident”: Are You Covered? Not surprisingly, because lawyers write insurance policies and contracts, s...