Pain develops because there is a narrowing or blockage in the main artery taking blood to the leg due to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Over the years cholesterol and calcium build up inside the arteries. This occurs much earlier in people who smoke and those who have diabetes or high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

The blockage in the arteries means that the blood flow is reduced. At rest there is enough oxygen in the blood reaching the muscles to prevent...

Do you have any idea what is the best diet for having six pack abs?

What people think is that crash dieting is the answer, just by eating 1 meal a day. Some think of a miracle diet that gets them sexy abs fats and easy.

But the real thing is plain and simple; just the appropriate diet is needed.

This article will tell you some guidelines for the right diet for achieving six pack abs with a lot of definition.

Since we are all different...

Fed up with being fat and wearing ugly clothes to cover up herself, Jennifer decided she would join the model contest as a motivation for her weight loss journey. While playing with her 2 sons at home, she would at the same time work out with them.

There are many exercises in Jennifer Nicole Lee diet fitness program that involve in playing and using her toddler as a weight tool. The kids seem to enjoying it with her also.

Jennifer now is a most sought after model in the...

Basketball has been known to be a challenging sport to play. It has also been know to take its toll on your body. Follow these 10 tips on preventing basketball injuries and you'll feel better about getting back on the court.

1. Proper warm up. I can't stress enough how important it is to loosen up and stretch. So many times we are so ready to play that we neglect even a minimal warm up or stretch. I would start with a 5-10 minute jog around the court. Get the muscles warmed....

Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.

Bird flu, or avian flu, is currently of great concern worldwide. Governments are greatly concerned of a...

Itching is a symptom of several conditions of the skin such as eczema, scabies, ringworm, allergies, etc. When the skin is inflamed, the nerves in it become hyperactive. This increases the irritation at the region, which we try to remove by itching. Several times itching is mild and the sensation goes away after a while. But if the itching is due to a skin disease, then it could become very severe, leading to bleeding, pus formation and further complications.

Most itching is...

Heat rash is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but may affect adults in hot, humid climates.

Heat Rash also can appear as large, reddened areas of skin. Babies and children are also more likely to be affected than adults because of their underdeveloped sweat glands, in which case the rash is commonly...

Junk foods are very much popular among the people now days. Because of its accessibility, cost and taste, it makes themselves popular. But the hazards of junk food are also very high. Cholesterol, Obesity, Diabetics, High B.P are some of the results caused by the junk foods. Though people do not recognize the cause, they just get addicted to these foods.

One of the reasons for the addiction of junk foods is the busy schedules of parents. When parents find no time to cook food in...

When it comes to building six pack , many people have a very stupid mistake that they don't even know. They think that only training hard can give them what they want, the six pack abs. Unfortunately, things are different. Having a good diet plan is a must and very important. You will see having a good diet is vital if you want to burn fat and have a flat belly if you are a woman as well as have sexy six pack when you are a guy. This is very basic but not many people know about it. This...

Any exercise worth doing is worth doing well. Making the most of your workout is the most productive use of your time. Clearly, it is in your best interest to get the most accomplished in the least amount of time. Increased focus and intensity will yield more returns than a lesser effort. In order to see and feel visible results in the most tangible way possible, there are several points to remember.

Focus During Exercise

Regardless of the type of workout you pursue, whether...