CMT, the neurological disorder known to all

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT, for its acronym in English) is a progressive disease that damages the nerves of the hands, feet, legs and arms. Sufferers experience muscle deformities that hinder the movement, and need all kinds of devices, from arm braces to wheelchairs. So far it has not been...

Say it with 15 minutes of exercise will be healthy

Could not be easier. Those who thought that 30 minutes of exercise a day was too much, a new study found that 15 minutes are enough to be in good shape and significantly improve the health and life expectancy. Of course, the more exercise perform better for our body. We will have strong muscles and...

A vaginal gel helps prevent premature birth

The normal period of human gestation lasts about 40 weeks and a birth is considered premature when the baby is born before 37 weeks gestation. Preterm birth entails a high risk to the baby, a risk that increases the shorter gestation period, reduced weight, immature body systems, particularly the...

Americans eat more and more frequently

Despite all the campaigns that exist to promote healthy eating and active living, people in the United States is getting fatter. The reason? People eat more and more and more frequently. So says a study released by Reuters. Another recent study states that two thirds of American adults are overweight or...