http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 09/12/2009 Steroids are man- made substances related to the male sex hormones, usually testosterone, which promote muscular growth and the development of male sexual characteristics. These are categorized drugs, and when used inappropriately, they may cause severe, long lasting, and often irreversible negative health consequences. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178444 2008-09-17 There is a fundamental difference between preventing ageing and retarding aging. It is possible to avoid certain conditions which would otherwise age us early, but they would not actually break the maximum lifespan barrier, which is largely multi-factorial. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178445 2008-09-17 Anadrol is a synthetic anabolic steroid with an active component called Oxymetholone which makes it the strongest androgenic steroid available. It was initially developed for therapeutic purposes due to its pharmacological properties useful for patients of anemia and osteoporosis. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178448 2008-09-17 Ephedrine is a sympathomimatic amine derived from a shrub like plant called Ephedra, especially Ephedra sinica, which is found in desert regions in central Asia and other parts of the world and is famous for its dried greens which have medicinal properties. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178450 2008-09-17 Nolvadex is the trade name for drug tamoxifen citrate which is an antagonist for estrogen that is used as a first line of clinical defense against carcinomas of breast. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178451 2008-09-17 Erythropoietin or Hematopoietin, unlike most of other steroids, is a glycoprotein i.e. a peptide hormone with a carbohydrate moiety, which produced and released naturally from the peritubular fibroblasts of the cortex in our kidneys. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178454 2008-09-17 Anavar is the brand name for the oxandrolone which is an oral steroid that has been 17-α alkylated to survive oral ingestion and the first pass metabolism through the liver. It is a mild anabolic steroid with a low androgenic activity as it lacks the capacity to interact with the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and convert to a more potent ‘di-hydro’ form. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178457 2008-09-17 Testosterone, which is a type of anabolic-androgenic steroids, is known to build muscle tissue & cause the development of male secondary sex characteristics. But, as the natural form of testosterone has a half life of only 10 minutes in the body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178460 2008-09-17 Testosterone is an anabolic steroid & a potent androgenic hormone which is produced naturally in the body by the male testes as well as female ovaries, although the proportional production in males and females vary significantly. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178465 2008-09-17 We all go through a range of dynamically regulated hormonal changes through different stages of our lives. These changes are characteristic to many variables such as age, sex, pathological condition, and exogenous administration of drugs or in the form of dietary steroids. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178466 2008-09-17 Steroids or anabolic steroids are a class of hormones affecting the development and growth of sex organs. The artificially synthesized hormones are frequently related to the hormone testosterone which is a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes in males and & also to lesser extent by ovaries in females. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178469 2008-09-17 Steroids have no doubt, proved their medicinal worth over a period of time; however, they have also been notoriously abused for their muscle building attributes. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178473 2008-09-17 Search Engines, what a luxury they are! For they are a real comfort to those bootlegging myriad of extrajudicial poppin’ pills, which frequently include Steroids! These pills are often based on various male sex hormones that lead to the development of secondary male sexual characteristics, for instance, testosterone. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178477 2008-09-17 Steroids are well famous for their testosterone simulating properties of building muscle mass and enhancing endurance and thus have been notoriously abused to boost stamina and athletic performance since shortly after their conception. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178479 2008-09-17 Steroids, once notoriously famous for their abuse by bodybuilders, fitness buffs, and professional athletes, have found their way into wardrobes of many young damsels nowadays. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=178484 2008-09-17 As per the author of book ‘Eat Right for Your Type’ Dr. Peter DÁdamo, there is a relationship between the blood and the foods one eats. According to him, there occurs a chemical reaction between food and blood which is caused by a factor called lectins. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130744 2008-03-28 Blood typing is a method of determining a person's blood type by serological methods. These blood types depend on whether or not there are certain antigens on the red blood cells & if there are antibodies to these substances. Blood Typing is also known as - Cross matching, Rh typing & ABO blood typing etc. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130746 2008-03-28 Secondhand smoke or passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a combination of the smoke produced from burning cigarettes and the smoke exhaled by the smoker, from which over 4,000 different chemicals have been identified & around 50 of these chemicals are known carcinogens, a combinatorial effect of which poses a myriad of health risks to communities across the globe. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130747 2008-03-28 Blood typing is a method of determining a person's blood type by serological methods. These blood types depend on whether or not there are certain antigens on the red blood cells & if there are antibodies to these substances. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130749 2008-03-28 Sleep Apnea Syndrome refers to transient cessation of respiration during sleep. The most common kind of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) which is defined as the cessation of airflow during sleep preventing air from entering the lungs caused by an obstruction. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130751 2008-03-28 Testosterone is a potent androgenic hormone, produced chiefly by testes and occurs naturally in human body. It is responsible for the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130754 2008-03-28 Nicotine in cigarette smoke causes an addiction to smoking. Nicotine is an addictive compound, just like heroin and cocaine. Most people begin smoking as teens, usually because of curiosity and peer pressure. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130756 2008-03-28 Blood typing is a method of determining a person's blood type by serological methods. It is important to know your blood type for various reasons. In case of blood transfusions, organ transplantation, pregnancy etc., knowing one’s blood type is very crucial for various medical purposes. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130757 2008-03-28 Pre-Martial blood typing is very important, assuming ofcourse that you are not planning babies before marriage! In that case, you can go on & read it as Pre-conception blood typing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130758 2008-03-28 Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and accounts for one in four cancer deaths in the States. Smoking is known to cause around eighty percent of lung cancer around the world. The 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse has shown that about 62 million people in the United States above 12 years or below 29 percent of the population are current cigarette smokers. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130759 2008-03-28 There is increasing evidence that some men go through hormonal changes as they age. The most common hormone attributed to these male hormonal changes, often called male menopause, is testosterone. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130760 2008-03-28 Anabolic steroids, also known as anabolic-androgenic steroids or AAS, are a class of steroid hormones related to the hormone testosterone which is known to build muscle tissue & to cause the development of male secondary sex characteristics. However, testosterone in its natural form has a half life of only about ten minutes in the body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130763 2008-03-28 Smoking causes eighty percent of lung cancer around the world. One in 5 deaths in the U.S results from the use of tobacco & each year, smoking claims 400,000 lives in the U.S. alone. In 1999, 65% of all secondary students reported having used some type of tobacco product during their lifetime. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130764 2008-03-28 Sleep Apnea Syndrome refers to transient cessation of respiration during sleep. There is a sleep test, called polysomnography that is usually done to diagnose sleep apnea. Polysomnography is a study of sleep cycles and behavior, usually done all night long in a sleep center, which involves observing a person at sleep while continuously charting brain waves, muscle activity, breathing, eye movements, and heart rhythms. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130765 2008-03-28 Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke produced from a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by the smoker. Second-hand smoke is also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130767 2008-03-28 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by behavioral and learning disorders & particularly by a persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity, as well as forgetfulness, poor impulse control or impulsivity, and distractibility. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=112247 2008-02-02 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly publicized childhood disorder that affects approximately 5 percent to 7 percent of all children. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=112248 2008-02-02 Drug and substance abuse among teenagers, is substantial. According to a national survey, amongst youth age 12 to 17, about 1.1 million meet the diagnostic criteria for dependence on drugs in the United States. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=112250 2008-02-02