According to the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, 40 percent of the population is consuming too much or not enough nutrition. Although the intake of protein, iron and vitamins B1 and C is adequate, the average intake of calcium was 84 percent of the recommended amount, whereas the average intake of vitamin A was only 68 percent of the recommendation. Therefore, it is suggested that people consume more dairy products such as milk and cheese, small boned fish, yellow and green v

Repeated hand-washing became a “ritual” for 28-year-old graduate student Kim Ju-eun. Fearing germs, she could not stop herself from washing her hands frantically and frequently. Which made sense when Kim was later diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. The anxiety disorder is characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that people feel compelled to perform. The number of patients suffering from the disorder has gone up in recent years, especially am

Between the hustle and bustle of busy days, many people experience shallow sleep and fatigue. To help those people who want to get a good night’s sleep, Popular Science reported a set of tips from sleep experts Bernie Miller, supervisor at the Sleep Disorders Center at Mayo Clinic, Arizona, and Tessa Miller at the how-to site Lifehacker. (blogspot.com)1. Make your bedroom “right” for sleepingThe ideal bedroom should be like a tomb: dark, quiet and cool. They emphasized on the importance of compu

Amid divided opinions over the health benefits of drinking milk, a research team with Medical News Today rounded up 5 beneficial effects and precautions when drinking milk, specifically that from a cow.According to MNT research team, some important nutrients that all milk provides are essential to maintain fitness; namely, calcium, choline, potassium, vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12.Thanks to these minerals and vitamins that milk provides, MN

Many studies conducted by medical researchers have shown that the key to having a great sex life is to have a strong heart and cardiovascular system. Minerals, especially zinc, are scientifically proven elements that contribute to an active reproductive system and are also well-known aphrodisiacs.(123rf)“There’s a growing body of evidence that some of the vitamins and components in foods can enhance sexual function and sexual experience,” Jennifer R. Berman, the director of the Berman Women’s We

According to a study conducted by St. George’s University of London in Britain published in JAMA, the chances of experiencing a stroke or heart attack after a partner’s death doubles within the first 30 days, Medical News Today reported. (123rf)The researchers designed an experiment to find a link between a “broken heart” and increased chances of dying due to cardiovascular problems. The team assessed the rate of strokes or heart attacks in patients over the age of 60 whose partners have died, t

There are already several machines that show people how they move around in bed, but there was one noticeable product displayed at this year’s CES in Las Vegas that promised more than others to help users get a good night’s sleep, according to the BBC. (123rf)The $8,000 “superbed” -- launched at the show -- is loaded with monitoring technology that connects to an app where all the information can be tracked and reviewed, the report said.Sleep Number’s superbed is composed of two mattresses to he

According to new research published in JAMA Psychiatry, older fathers or younger mothers carry an increased risk of having children with mental illness, reported Quartz. (123rf)The researchers found that children born to parents younger than 25 or older than 29 were more likely to be diagnosed and treated for some mental illness or developmental challenge.Having a teenage father increased the risk of mental disorder by 28 percent, but teen mothers posed nearly double that risk at 51 percent.“For

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on its website of potential long-lasting and sometimes painful erections caused by drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, HealthDay News reported. (123rf)Ritalin and some other drugs used to treat ADHD may induce priapism and if not treated immediately, it can cause permanent damage to the penis, the FDA said.ADHD is a neurological behavior disorder that is usually diagnosed in childhood. It often lasts into adulthood and those

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stepped up its efforts to end the controversy over the safety of monosodium glutamate, known as MSG, by distributing a leaflet aimed at promoting awareness on the proper use of food additives.To dispel the widespread perception among Koreans that MSG is poisonous, the government said, “MSG, allowed in Korea, is not harmful to the human body as its safety had been already verified based on scientific studies.”In recent years, concerns have mounted in Korea ove

Sedentary behavior or sitting too much has been linked to an increased risk for health problems such as heart failure and earlier death, HealthDay News reported. (flickr)A new study published by Dorothy Dunlop, a professor of medicine at the Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, showed that older adults who sit too much are more likely to be disabled or contract illnesses regardless of their exercise habits.Dunlop evaluated the exercise habits of more than 2,000 men and women, a

Many people are eager to try detox diets, or cleansings, but few experience the sort of results achieved by celebrities.(Dreamstime)Without regular and exact administration of a detox program, it can be difficult to achieve improvements in physical well-being.If you wish to detox your body but don’t have enough time or energy for the long journey of detoxification, it’s possible to start by placing a detoxifying houseplants in your home. Here are eight plants that can help you detox, as suggeste

Some people are able to overcome obstacles, while others crumble at life’s daily challenges and frustrations. It all depends on mental strength.“In a world that we don’t control, tolerance is obviously an asset,” Ryan Holiday, author of the forthcoming book “The Obstacle Is the Way,” was quoted as saying. It is a simple truth that the ability to cope with difficult emotions and situations is a significant predictor of our success and happiness, the U.S. news website Huffington Post stated. To be

Kindara, an iPhone app created by a husband and wife team in Boulder, Colorado, promises to helps women get pregnant faster, business and technology news website Business Insider reported. In the last year alone, the app has helped 10,000 women conceive, co-founder William Sacks told Business Insider. Among users, nearly 500 pregnancies are reported per week, he added.Women input intimate details about their bodies and the app tells them if they are ovulating.Sacks and his wife, Katherine Bickne