Heart disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States. And one of the leading contributors towards heart disease is cholesterol. It’s well documented that high cholesterol is strongly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attacks.Therefore, it’s important that individuals take an active part in keeping cholesterol levels within healthy limits.

Cleaning our teeth is something we should all be perfect at. After all, we're taught how to do it from a very young age and of course, we all brush them at least twice a day, every day, don't we! Unfortunately, this isn't always the case.

Our often chaotic lifestyles mean we're rushing to get out the door, giving our teeth only a cursory glance of the toothbrush before exiting the house. But, if you wan't to keep your teeth healthy or just keep them full stop, you have to brush them properly.

In case you've forgotten, this guide reminds you just how to do it.

Breast feeding should be a time of immense physical closeness for mother and baby. However, there are times when stress and anxiety seem to inhibit production of breast milk.

New mothers undergo enormous physical and emotional changes after the birth of their baby. Not only have their bodies undergone a traumatic ordeal giving birth, they now have responsibility for this tiny, helpless infant, dependent upon them for their every need, most importantly, milk.

Sleep disorders are becoming ever more prevalent in modern society with reasons such as stress, noise, anxiety and lifestyle all cited as possible causes. Two common sleep problems are restless legs syndrome and the lesser known periodic limb movement disorder. Often people mistake one for the other and although they do share some similarities, there are noticeable differences.

While many of us struggle with losing weight, those with an ectomorph body type may find it virtually impossible putting on the pounds no matter how hard they try. They may be envied by the overweight population, but not everyone with the ectomorph body type wants to stay that way. Fortunately, an ectomorph can gain weight by combining a suitable exercise and eating plan.

Are you having problems sleeping? If so, you’re not alone. Over a quarter of the adult population finds it difficult achieving a decent night’s sleep. With hectic lifestyles and the need to squeeze more into each day, sleep often falls down the list of our priorities. Too many of us have fallen into bad habits that are affecting our sleep. And the longer they continue, the harder they are to break.