A few weeks back, I was drinking a bottle of V8 Fusion Juice, and what I thought was a healthy drink, since one serving of juice is one serving of vegetables, was really one that was filled with an obscene amount of s…

Source Imagine being trapped inside of your own body for 23 years. You’re able to hear, to see, to think, but you are totally unable to move or communicate with anyone. This may be my worst nightmare, but sadly, it w…

Oh wow! This was my speech from last year, it actually makes me laugh when I remember how disgusted all the ninth graders were. It could have been much more graphic, but they still were mortified. I won second place for…

source Cancer is a major causes of mortality around the world. Approximately 12 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed and caused more than 7 million deaths worldwide in 2008. A major study from the World Cancer Res…

How about starting your Thanksgiving meal with this quick and healthy broccoli dish?Here’s a tasty and easy recipe you can try from WebMD.comIngredients: (6 servings)6 cups raw broccoli florets (rinsed well)2 tablespoo…

This post is contributed from a Healthkicker fan, Jean Anne. Eat to live. Don’t live to eat. Of course, everyone enjoys eatingfood. But do you notice that healthy people eat only when they arehungry to keep their bodie…

WOW!Your Shape is a new game being released in late November, just in time for the Holiday season. I can’t say enough about how amazing this game seems! Exergaming (exercise-gaming) is evolving each day as newerand bette…

Have you ever considered climbing a 14,410 ft. mountain? Me either. But every year, almost 9,000 people attempt to do just that – at Mount Rainier National Park. Of those that attempt to make it to the summit of the m…

source We all know how hard it can be to resist that delicious - yet fattening - second portion of Thanksgiving turkey.Now, thanks to a press release from Harvard University, here are a few tips on how to eat healthy am…

Image SourceThis is one of my favorite (secretly low-fat) recipes passed down to me by my mother. All you need is a Spice Cake mix and a 15oz can of pure pumpkin.

Sick and tired of the regular pumpkin pie or apple pie? Check out this recipe, courtesy of EatingWell.com!Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose, flour3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour1 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup unsweetened coc…

Source Even though it’s called “Turkey Day,” we all know that the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is what goes with the turkey: stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie. This MSNBC post about the 13 Fattiest Thanksgiv…

Do you think this is a bit extreme? Have people gone swine flu-crazy?

source Many of my friends are vegetarians, and so when Thanksgiving rolls around, they always find themselves in a pickle. Aside from their Tofurkey, they've always experienced issues when trying to figure out how to g…

source Physical exercise is related to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease with normal blood pressure or mild hypertension. Physical exercise is important for cardiovascular health because it helps make the respirato…

source I was flipping through the TV channels real late at night and typically there's nothing but infomercials on at this time. I came across this odd infomercial promoting this product called Kymaro Body Shaper. It's…

Source Did you know that most Americans gain 1-2 pounds over the holiday season? The six-week stretch from Thanksgiving to the New Year is one of the most challenging times of the year to maintain a healthy lifestyle…

source Hair loss is a common disorder many men and women experience as they grow older. Hair loss or baldness is in fact a condition in which hair does not grow on the scalp after hair fall. The most very common form of…

According to researchers from Indiana University at Bloomington, “a pre-workout caffeine jolt reduces the severity of exercise-induced asthma symptoms." They say having “2 cups of coffee an hour before a run was as eff…

It used to be that if you had very heavy periods, your doctor would recommend that you go on the pill or some other form of hormonal birth control to help decrease your symptoms. While birth control can be an effective…

source Emotions are one of the most important part of human life and enrich our lives. Emotins are specifically feelings cause by change in physiological conditions relating to the autonomic and motor functions. Emotion…

I remember reading somewhere in a magazine that 48 percent of women tend to sacrifice exercise when they are either sleep deprived or pressed for time. I know it’s better to get more sleep than to drag yourself to the…

Image Source Shorter days get me down. With the sun setting at about 5:30 now in New Jersey I have found myself getting a little bummed. At 6:00 pm I feel like I should be getting ready for bed. During the sum…

Studies show that volunteering increases your brains production of endorphins.This extra endorphin boost lowers stress and decreases a sense of isolation. Volunteer because you want to help others, but enjoy the health…

I love all kinds of food that’s made out of pumpkin; pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, and even pumpkin seeds! It’s just delicious and so healthy for you, too! Not only is pumpkin loaded with vitamin A and antioxidants, but i…

To many of you, this time of the year can be both full of excitement and stress. However, excess stress isn’t good for your health. So here’s a quick tip you can try to calm yourself down whenever you’re feeling anxiou…

source Just a few days ago I posted what I perceived to be an unusual experience with my son Daniel after he had experienced an illness that put him in bed for a couple of days with a fever, sore throat and cough. Afte…

source It's the reason we all make New Year's Resolution to lose 20 pounds. The reason we all swear that we're going to stick to one portion of Thanksgiving dinner instead of going in for seconds. The horrible traditio…

This post discusses a topic of a sensitive nature. Please be aware of this when proceeding to read beyond the "More Here" link. This is something I wonder about every day: is it just me? I have a very hard time having…

source In a country that is known to be more obese than healthy, do we really need a day to celebrate fast food?Food that you can buy from any fast food place has been known to:Raise cholesterolRaise blood pressureAdd…

source Hey Healthkickers, here's question from my_secret_diary_xx@xanga.com. Can we help provide some advice or answers?Just a simple question. I've been wondering if you can get addicted to smoking from passive smoki…

When does helpful technology go too far? Remember when you kept your friends' phone numbers in a little black book or when people kept maps in their cars? What about the time when scales just told you your weight? I r…

source This is what I am hearing about the new health care bill. "H.R. 3962 provides that an individual (or a husband and wife in the case of a joint return) who does not, at any time during the taxable year, maintain…

source Following a report on BBC3 'Who's Making Me Fat?' (link)...I've taken interest in the subject. People are overweight these days because of the food we consume; in greater amounts due to availability, and with d…

Source I am seriously considering buying my boyfriend a Wii Fit as a Christmas present. He hates working out or going to the gym, but he loves all types of sports, games, or competitive ventures. We bought a Wii a fe…

As the weather begins to change, and we’re thinking more of hibernating than going to the beach, there's no better time to warn against the dangers of man boobs!According to Jeff Bayer at AskMen.com, men get man boobs fo…

Source Last year, I left my full-time teaching job for an internship at a magazine. There were lots of new things to adapt to in the office environment, but the thing I had the most difficulty adjusting to was: my c…

Source BPA, which stands for Bisphenol A, is a chemical found in hard, clear plastics like the kind used in baby bottles. It came under fire a few years ago when studies found links between BPA and brain damage, hyp…

This comes as a message to Healthkicker. Can we help? I've got aching knees, tennis elbow (minus the tennis) and fingers that I could crack five times an hour.I eat fairly healthy, I exercise when I can, but have had s…

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I personally like winter because it’s full of my favorite holidays—Christmas, New Year’s, and my birthday. However, when it comes to working out, I have to say it’s not the best season. The freezing weather and snowy a…

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the EconomyOn Wednesday, the Today show ran a story about a 12-year-old Virginia girl who can’t stop sneezing. Two weeks ago, she had a head cold and ever sin…

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You tell me.Does this anti-smoking ad go too far?

I'm trying to get my facts straight. I know that paper towels leave lots of physical waste and a mess in the bathroom and that air dryers have a nicely placed plaque that states they are better for the environment. But…

Source A new study by The British Journal of Nutrition found that people with the highest concentration of omega 3 fatty acids in their blood weighed the lightest. Not only did these people weigh less, but they also…

While the video may be a hysterical way to point out the obvious flaws to this "systematic" way of giving out the swine flu vaccine, there is an obvious problem with the list of vaccine-recipients.For more on the story o…

source Thanks to RealAge.com (link), here is a great three step routine for ensuring a energy-stocked lunch! Do you feel sluggish after eating a heavy lunch at your desk? Are you always trying to figure out what to eat…

I’ve seen some crazy things in my life, especially while playing both collegiate basketball and soccer…but nothing even compares to this! I know sometimes you’re so caught up in the moment and react before thinking, or…

It's the one object that - if you're at the gym and you realize you forgot it - you have to go back home to get it. Whether it's your iPod or other MP3 player, your pedometer or just an awesomely huge water bottle, ever…

Everyone knows the excuse "Not tonight honey, I have a headache," but have you ever heard of someone claiming to be allergic to sex. Apparently, one woman did claim this and her husband wrote into a health expert to f…

Take your time when finding your personal trainer. You may have to try a few different trainers before you find the right one…shop around, ask questions and do your homework. I have been in the health/fitness field f…

Image Three and a half years ago, I went through a bout of Major depression. Major depression is defined by persistent feelings of loss or sorrow, a loss of interest in activities, significant changes in sleep patte…

source This article was written by Joshua Rosenthal for the Huffington Post. Most Americans have been on a diet at some point in their lives. Even if they're not overweight--it's hard to resist the temptation to look l…

I know a lot of girls want the body of a skinny supermodel, but what do men really think about it?(1) “I’d die to have a girlfriend that looks like her.”(2) “A bit too skinny for my tastes and possibly unhealt…

I wrote a while back (here!) about how I am not afraid of swine flu. Well, my tone has changed and so has my opinion.While the swine flu is a nationwide (and even global) epidemic, I live in New Jersey and just found out…

source Regardless of whether your kids brought it home or if you have left-overs from shelling out, now that Halloween is over, are you panicking about having all that candy in the house? If so, here are some great sug…

I’m currently looking for a good workout DVD, which I’m hoping will give me more motivation and spice up my “old-workout-routine.” Moreover, it would allow me to exercise in my apartment when it’s raining or freezing…

source Awhile back ago "Inside Edition" ran a story concerning a woman named Desiree Jennings, who supposedly developed a case of dystonia after receiving a seasonal flu vaccine. [Healthkicker also posted a story about…

This post has come from steph@Datingish. Can we help her, Healthkickers? One of my friends has asked me to do the Master Cleanse with her. I'm really unsure if I should do it because I don't know much about it, and whe…

Avoid this section of the plane to get rid of your airsickness!

source I read a striking article this week courtesy of Jerome Burne of The Daily Mail, entitled Malnutrition: The Hidden Epidemic.Now we all know that obesity is rising year on year and endangers the lives of both young…

We've received a lot of messages about detox diets and are wondering what you think about them.It seems that most of these diets require no eating or drinking, aside from special "citrus drinks" or "shakes." While some…

I believe that two of the greatest things are food & sex. Both satisfy the body and your (bodily) urges, and they give your mind climatic moments of pleasure! Sooo... Enjoying food and sex at the same time is even…

If you can't get enough of Healthkicker and our posts, come check us out on Twitter!Every half hour our Twitter gets updated with a post that has been featured on the front page - which means you'll never miss out on so…

Here's how to calculate maintenance level of daily caloric intake! 1. Calculate BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) ...or how many calories you need to upkeep normal bodily functions Men use: 1.0kcal/kg Women use: 0.9kcal/kg…

source Congratulations to Meb Keflizghi, who is the winner for the men's race in ING's New York City Marathon! With a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 15 seconds, Keflizghi has become the first American men's winner since…

Image Many women feel that they look healthier or more attractive with a bronze glow. Others feel that tanning gives them a mood boost during the dreary winter months, but experts warn that tanning is not just like a…