The term “wellness' has often been understood as the absence of illness or disease However, many people fail to realize that like illness, there are many degrees of wellness

These harmful bacteria are know as pathogenic bacteria They compete with the good bacteria for living space and food

The human heart is about the size of a clenched fist It is located under the breastbone between the lungs (just left of centre) and is made up of four chambers

When we're feeling tired and stressed, it's easy to reach for a “quick fix”, strong coffee in the morning, chocolate in the middle of the afternoon, a caffeine-based energy drink to keep us powering through the night There's no doubt these provide the immediate perception of a lift, but they don't help the body deal with the underlying cause of energy deprivation

The name “dry eye” can be a little confusing since one of the most common symptoms is excessive watering of the eyes It make more sense, though, when you learn that the eye makes two different types of tears

Stomach discomfort is caused by many factors, mainly by something that you've consumed, which may not agree with you Unknown to many, stress too plays an important role in causing stomach discomfort

Your ideal weight depends on your how tall you are, your build, and whether your are a man or a woman One of the best ways of calculating a healthy weight is to work out your body mass index (BMI) by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared

An infection mainly occurring in nose and throat Common colds are caused by viruses and generally take 2 to 5 days to recover

Environmental pollution has reached alarmingly epidemic proportions The environment is thoroughly contaminated by dangerous chemicals and heavy metals

We could life for several weeks without food but without water you could dehydrate within days Imagine a 2% loss of the water surrounding your body cells could cause a 20% decrease in your energy levels