The swine outbreak continues to haunt us; you may have many questions regarding travel and health. Warnings stating that individuals are susceptible to be infected by the flu at crowded places surely make us wonder if it is safe to travel by air. Let us take a look at some of our questions answered by Dr. Mark Gendreau, senior staff physician and vice chair of emergency medicine at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass., and assistant professor of emergency... 

I love the spring and summer season coz I am very much the outdoors person and I think this is the real fun season with lots of barbecues, pool parties, and picnics. It is the warmest of all seasons and has the shortest nights and longest days; so you can plan to do a lot of fun things and take advantage of the long sultry days. There is nothing more pleasant than sitting idly on the beach and sipping your favorite fruit juice. There are some lovely... 

In the first study of the two H1N1 vaccines used in the UK during the recent pandemic it was found that the split H1N1 virus vaccine induced higher immune response rates in young children, but was linked with more reactions than the whole virus vaccine. According to the researchers, the data provides essential data to guide immunization policy in influenza pandemic. Young children experienced pandemic A (H1N1) infections four times as compared to... 

Will some who takes care of you also catch swine flu? If you are very weak and unable to take care of yourself at home, ask a friend or relative to help you with the chores. They co collect medicines and groceries for you, restock your prescriptions, help with basic household tasks, such as cooking, and generally stay around you. If the person maintains distance from you wherever possible the chances of spreading the infection would be reduced. Both... 

So you are working women and juggling between job, children and managing your home. That’s quite task; and in the middle of all this you don’t find enough time to look after your health. And to top all this, it becomes easy to adopt bad eating habits in your office environment. We eat everything our colleague offers, we eat at our desk and even run out to the nearest fast food joint. These poor eating habits result unavoidable weight gain. So... 

After studying the cases of individuals affected by swine flu, doctors came across groups that are more susceptible to the disease. While most people are curious about the causes, precautions to be taken and symptoms of the viral infection, it is also essential to learn whether you fall within a group that is at an increased risk. Some individuals are also at a higher risk of complications if they catch swine flu. They need to start taking antivirals... 

Looking good is every woman’s birth right. You love your body and want to keep it fit and beautiful. Who loves that bulgy waistline? But you can’t always be sixteen and life gets stressful once you start working and have a family to look after. But that is no excuse to look fat and ugly. Loosing those extra pounds needs determination more than anything else. So get moving now. Here is a wonderful quick guide to weight loss for women who want to... 

Swine flu made headlines across the globe when cases were reported in the spring of 2009. However, now things have changed as the swine flu vaccine is easily available. The treatment is also possible with antiviral drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza. Let’s take a look at the a few things you should avoid to stay away from swine flu. • Stay at home if you have flu like symptoms: Unless you need medical care, avoid going out. Do not go to work, schools... 

Researchers have observed that following taking up exercise while trying to quit smoking is extremely beneficial. Physical activities increase your chances of being a successful quitter. If you are a beginner and have not been exercising regularly, you don’t need to get nervous about the strenuous physical activity. Even a five minute walk or moderate stretches would be helpful. More intense and longer exercise sessions aren’t necessary but... 

It is an old saying that –Prevention is better than cure. Let us look at a few simple steps you could take to prevent swine flu. They are very easy to follow while maintaining your daily life, and would go a long way in keeping you away from the pandemic flu. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people to follow these steps: •  Make sure that you wash your hands regularly, especially after coughing or sneezing. Rinse thoroughly... 

It is fairly common to gain weight upon quitting smoking. This only adds to the stress when you are already undergoing physical and psychological changes associated with quitting. So are you also postponing giving up cigarettes due to this reason? Though, a majority of quitters pile up the pounds there are also those who do not gain too much weight upon quitting. Understanding the reason of weight gain and it will give you better insight into tackling... 

Want to quit smoking? Are you worried about the pounds that you will pile on in the meantime? Just change your food habits a bit, and you are on your way to good health. Considering your diet, when quitting smoking is extremely essential, as the body needs to flush out the toxic nicotine. Read on for some information on diet tips which would be helpful in the process. Remind yourself that even if you gain some pounds during quitting, it is much healthier... 

Are you suffering from hair loss or worried about your daily hair loss? Of course losing hair is the major symptom of hair loss, but there can be a variety of signs and symptoms for hair loss. Some of them can be treated. Let’s take a look at the description of different types of hair loss and the possible diagnosis. Most of the hair loss occurs as hair thinning; you find not notice too much hair falling out, or hair shedding, with clumps of hair... 

While you guys are following the advice in the previous blog there is more information coming your way. Do not worry you are not going to be bombarded with tips which are difficult to follow. Diet Recommendations: • Clean your kitchen cabinets and replace fried and processed food with foods rich in vitamins. Carrots contain a high content of vitamin A. The more carotenoids they contain the deeper orange they look. Get your daily dose of vitamin... 

The skin feels dry and itchy if the sebaceous glands secrete less oil than required. The inability of the skin to retain moisture causes the skin to chap, flake and feel tight. It is usually sensitive and prone to wrinkles. Does your dry skin also look dull around the eyes and cheeks? Then you need to take extra care to make your skin look and feel supple and beautiful.  Causes of Dry Skin: Finding the causes would be a step towards finding the...