Why Do We Eat - Nutrition Facts

There are two big reasons: building blocks and fuel. When you are growing, you are adding new building blocks to your body. Just like a car needs gasoline, your body needs fuel so that your muscles can move and your brain can think.

Women and Cancer

Recent times have witnessed a spate in the number of cancer cases reported among women. While cancer of the breast is still the most common form of the deadly disease in women, instances of ovarian, cervical, and even oral cancer are on the rise. This encyclopedia section of Medindia gives general information on women and cancer.

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Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a common viral disease spread by mosquitoes in Africa and the Americas. The disease causes fever, body aches, nausea, jaundice, and in severe cases, bruising, bleeding nose and gums, and black vomit. There is a vaccine for the disease, but those who have not been vaccinated can die from it.

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Yoga and Lifestyle

Yoga, a traditional Indian system of exercises, improves health and the flexibility and tone of the body. As part of a healthy lifestyle, yogic exercises (which include everything from breathing techniques to head-standing asanas) can help you concentrate better, feel happier, and be healthier.

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Zone Diet

The zone diet consists in getting calories from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in a fixed ratio, usually 40:30:30. Advocates of the diet claim it helps people lose weight, develop muscle, and prevent heart disease and diabetes – and it is an easy diet to follow.

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