| Secrets of Smart Summer Snacking |
5/3/2007 8:08:46 AM |
| As you head outdoors to take advantage of the warmer weather, there are a number of easy ways to jump-start a healthy, active lifestyle and kick the couch potato routine. |
| The Secret to Diagnosing a Common Women's Health Problem |
5/3/2007 8:08:35 AM |
| What do women really want? The answer to that question will inevitably vary. But in most cases of discomfort, particularly when it's something "down there," they want to know what's wrong and they want fast relief. |
| How to Protect Your Dog and Family From Tick-Borne Disease |
5/3/2007 8:08:24 AM |
| Playing outside with the family dog is a joy during the warm weather. Whether you're running in a park or just playing catch in your own backyard, dogs offer companionship and delight. But with tick-borne diseases on the rise, dog owners need to be vigilant about making sure an unnoticed tick doesn't make their furry family member sick. |
| Protect Your Hands Before Digging in the Dirt |
5/3/2007 8:08:14 AM |
| Now that winter has faded away and warmer temperatures have finally arrived, one of America's favorite pastimes is once again taking center stage. |
| Why You Should Care About Fighting Fungus |
5/3/2007 8:08:03 AM |
| You're vigilant about viruses. You know how to combat bacteria. But unless you've got itchy toes or a ring-shaped sore, chances are you don't give much thought to fungus. Yet a growing number of researchers are making the link between fungi and some common health complaints - from digestive difficulties and sinus problems to ringing in the ears. |
| Emergency Room Not Part of 4th of July Plans |
5/3/2007 8:07:52 AM |
| Hot dogs, barbecues and get-togethers are how many Americans will plan to enjoy Independence Day this year. But no one plans a trip to the emergency room for the holiday. |
| Online Social Networking Grows Up: Move Over Kids, The Boomers Are Coming |
5/3/2007 8:07:41 AM |
| Social networking -- connecting with people and forming communities using Web sites and online tools -- used to be only for the young who meet new friends at sites like MySpace and Facebook. |
| May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month -- Protect Yourself and Loved Ones with "Skin Cancer Takes Friends" |
5/3/2007 8:07:31 AM |
| Every 65 minutes, someone in the United States dies of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Women aged 20 to 29 are particularly vulnerable, with melanoma ranking as the second most common form of cancer in the age group. |
| Hey Mom, Bad Cough? It Could be More Than You Think and Harm Your New Baby |
5/3/2007 8:07:20 AM |
| When you bring a new baby home from the hospital, it seems everyone wants to stop by for a visit. While you may be concerned about your friends exposing the baby to germs, a new study confirms the infant's biggest threat of infection may be his or her closest family members. |
| Get Hip to Bone Health |
5/3/2007 8:07:09 AM |
| It's that time of year again . . . time to warm up with the weather and make good on promises to take better care of ourselves. Yet, we often end up asking ourselves the same age-old question -- where to begin? One of the easiest first steps to improving and preserving wellness starts with the very skeleton of our being -- our bones. |
| How to Fight High Cholesterol with Drug-Free Alternatives |
5/3/2007 8:06:59 AM |
| Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, has been the leading cause of death in the United States for many years. Eating right and exercising regularly are important steps in maintaining good heart health. |
| Be a Healthier You: Make a Change for the Better |
5/3/2007 8:06:48 AM |
| Setting and keeping personal goals can actually affect our levels of happiness. The only difference between those of us who achieve our goals and those who don't is the way we live each day. |
| Make Every Day Mother's Day |
5/3/2007 8:06:37 AM |
| Despite the obvious joys of being a new mom, it can also take its toll. Adjusting to motherhood can leave women feeling exhausted, stressed and frazzled. So how is it that celebrity moms always appear to be so well rested and pulled together? |
| Your Baby: The Ultimate Learning Machine |
5/3/2007 8:06:27 AM |
| When it comes to sheer power of absorption, no man-made information-gathering system can compete with nature's ultimate learning machine: the human baby. Research shows babies are better learns than we once thought. |
| Here Comes the "Groom"-- A Grooming Guide for a Guy's Big Day |
5/3/2007 8:06:16 AM |
| Weddings are often all about the bride. Her gown is passed down through generations. Her hairstyle is planned months in advance. Only a select few are even allowed to gaze upon her before the magical moment when she walks down the aisle. But what about the groom? |
| Fungus a Factor in Weight Battles |
5/3/2007 8:06:05 AM |
| If you feel like you're losing the battle of the bulge no matter what you do, the problem may have less to do with what and how much you're eating than with what's living in the food and accumulating in the body for years: fungus. |
| Personal Fitness for Busy Baby Boomers |
5/3/2007 8:05:55 AM |
| For 68 percent of baby boomers, exercise is an important consideration in their lives. However, many of them face the challenge of not having enough time to exercise, according to the results of a survey from BoomerTowne.com. |
| Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving |
5/3/2007 8:05:44 AM |
| Are your kids healthy and active or do they fit into the growing number of youngsters who are overweight? According to the federal government, obesity among American children is a major health concern. |
| Walk for Wellness this Arthritis Awareness Month |
5/3/2007 8:05:33 AM |
| Arthritis, the number one cause of disability in the United States, affects one in five adults and nearly 300,000 children and the predictions are it will soon get worst. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that by 2030, the number of U.S. adults with arthritis will increase substantially from 46 million to nearly 67 million. |
| Eat Your Way to Prolonged Youth |
5/3/2007 8:05:23 AM |
| Baby Boomers seem willing to try anything to slow the physical aspects of growing older. A new survey reports that 25 percent of Boomers would even put off retirement five years if it meant they'd never have wrinkles. The survey, conducted by the Florida Department of Citrus, sheds light on Americans' top aging concerns. |
| How to Green-Up Your Home's Value |
5/3/2007 8:05:12 AM |
| Want a good way to help protect the value of your home? Remember these two words: green matters. Not green paint, mind you, but green space. It's an umbrella term for the trees, lawn, shrubs and other plantings that can affect not only the salability of your home, but your utility bills as well. |
| Refresh Daily Routines With a Twist of Nature: Tips To Put a Healthy Spring In Your Step |
5/3/2007 8:05:01 AM |
| The change of season is an ideal time to shed a little sunlight on health and lifestyle habits. Incorporating hints of nature into everyday regimens ushers in the new season and gives health and well-being a boost. |
| This Season, Sinus Symptoms Have Met Their Match |
5/3/2007 8:04:50 AM |
| After a seemingly endless winter, do you still find yourself battling uncomfortable sinus symptoms and wanting to pull the covers over your head as opposed to basking in the spring sunshine? Does sinus pain keep you from getting out of that musty old gym and shaping up in the great outdoors? |
| What to Look for When Buying Organic |
4/9/2007 8:12:33 AM |
| When you pick up a head of lettuce, a tray of tomatoes or a bag of apples in the produce aisle of your local grocery store that claims to be "natural" or "organic," do you know what you're buying? |
| Splish, Splash! Have Fun in the Bath! |
4/9/2007 8:12:22 AM |
| Bath time should be fun time no matter what your age. Bubbles help get you clean while the warm water soothes sore or tired muscles and joints. But accidents in and around the tub will spoil even the most relaxing soak. So be sure to incorporate some age-specific upgrades for safe, splish-splashing for years to come. |
