Keep Colds At Bay While at Work
Spending eight hours a day together in close contact can increase the chances of spreading germs, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
How to Store Autumn Produce
Proper storage can give you more time to use your potatoes, onions, and squash before they go bad.
Test All Kids for Cholesterol
An expert panel now recommends that all children have their cholesterol levels checked by age 11.
Holiday Sides with a Lighter Twist
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes can be given a tweaking to lighten them up and even add more flavor.
One in Ten to Have Diabetes by 2030
More than half a billion people world wide could have diabetes by 2030, with most cases being Type 2 and largely preventable.
Hearty Soups for Winter
Nothing warms you quite like a hearty bowl of homemade soup on a chilly day. Here are a variety of recipes to get you started this season.
Too Many Youths Too Fat to Fight for Our Country
A report from retired top military brass says too many of our nation’s youth are too overweight to enlist.
Race and Drug Abuse
Black and Asian teens are less likely to abuse drugs than their white peers.
Dr Says Gluten Cause of Many Ills
In this doctor’s recent book, he warns of the potential health implications of consuming gluten-containing grains for much of the population.
Good Fats, Bad Fats, And Some In Between
Olive oil, avocados, and fish oils are good and trans-fats are bad, but what about all the other fats? Some saturated fats may not be so bad after all.
Get Kids Motivated to Be Healthy at Home and School
The PTA (parent teacher association) can be a place where healthy lifestyles are promoted.
Roasted Squash with Almonds and Cranberries
Instead of serving up a bowl of canned cranberry blob this year, incorporate these beautiful berries into creative holiday dishes the family will love.
Low Vitamin D Levels Bad for Back Surgery Patients
Nearly 60% of patients having a specific type of back surgery were found to be vitamin D deficient, which could cause them not to heal properly.
Squat Lift Bad for Spine in Young Athletes
The squat lift is a classic weight training move, but new evidence suggests that it may increase the risk of chronic stress fractures in young athletes.
Formula Ads Reduce Breast-Feeding Rate
In the Philippines they are going to limit advertising for infant formula as a study has found it reduces the likelihood that mothers will choose to breastfeed.
More Biking, Less Chronic Disease
If people took their bikes on short trips during warmer weather months, then billions could be saved on healthcare costs from obesity and heart disease.
Sugary Drinks Heavily Marketed to Children
No doubt your children and teenagers see more marketing for sugary beverages than they do for plain water or milk.
Watermelon for Weight Control and a Healthy Heart
Watermelon may help manage weight, prevent plaque build up, and lower cholesterol.