Cholera

Definition: Cholera  is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. 
Incubation period: It has a short incubation period, from less than one day to five days, and produces an enterotoxin that causes a

Omega-3 fatty acids: Superfats for the brain and heart

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat. While all types of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are good for you, omega-3 fats are proving to be especially beneficial.
We’re still learning about the many benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but

Tips To Lose Weight

Fat loss requires discipline and willpower. The management of obesity consists of dieting, physical exercise, medications, and surgery(bariatric surgery). Medication and surgery is for persons with Body Mass Index of 30 and above. With self discipline and

Effects of Obesity

Is your Body Mass Index greater than 25 or is it 30 and above? Are you pear-like or just got an apple-like shape? If yes, you maybe overweight and/or obese. If you have a pear shape, it means the excess calories you have consumed are deposited all over your body as fat with the hips and thighs the major recipient. For apple shaped, the fats are deposited on the abdomen. These extra fat deposit comes with health consequences. Those extra fats can shorten your

Flat Belly Food

Belly fat or visceral fat is the accumulation of fat in the abdomen. Just like fat deposited in other parts of the body, this type of fat is not gained or lost overnight. To fight belly fat, you will need to eat the right foods and with a minor adjustment to your current diet you could have a fantastic result with time. The changes should be made gradually over time and the more the commitment you put in, the better the result. The following are some foods that could help curb belly fat: