August 18, 2008
Are You Raw?
Experts, devotees disagree on the actual health benefits gained from uncooked foods
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July 22, 2008
I, Megaphone
Tired of feeling invisible? Learn to cheer on the confidence of an important person – yourself
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July 1, 2008
Tick, Tick, Tick
Are you an ‘owl’ living in a ‘lark’s’ world? Internal clocks might control why we do what we do and when we do it, but resetting the time could allow you to make the most of every day
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June 18, 2008
(Don’t) Feel the Burn
Dealing with sun is a daily endeavor. Find out when people forget protection but need it the most
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June 16, 2008
Cute Bag or Just Baggage?
More than worries are weighing us down. See how to lighten your load and give your shoulder a break
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June 9, 2008
Don't Touch Me
Germs are on every surface we skim - find out how to beat the bacteria through careful thought and preparation
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May 19, 2008
More Bag for Your Buck
With the cost of groceries on the rise, American families are spending more than ever at the store. Here's how to cut back on big spending
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April 2, 2008
Sleepy Time
Contrary to popular belief, Americans average as much or more sleep than they did 40 years ago
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March 12, 2008
Check Early, Save Your Life
Detecting colon cancer in the earliest stages increases the chances of survival dramatically. Here's what you need to know
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February 29, 2008
Begin to Hope
A new study reveals that even as symptoms of depression begin to dwindle, feelings of hopelessness can linger
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February 27, 2008
Seven Steps to Less Stress
Stress can wreck havoc on lives. Here are seven easy ways to help you start worrying less
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February 22, 2008
Do You Know Your Food?
A lot of what Americans eat comes from other countries, and as the number of food recalls rise experts urge consumers to get smarter about where their food originates
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February 11, 2008
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
Keeping your cool can be ineffective – and unsatisfying – when confrontations come calling. Sometimes it’s better to get angry and get over it
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February 8, 2008
The Do-Not-Eat List
Whether trying to lose weight or trying to keep illness at bay, knowing which foods should rarely cross your lips can help you achieve your goals
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February 1, 2008
Winter Workout Tips
Helpful hints for how to stay healthy and fit during those cold winter months
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January 25, 2008
Beyond the Clone
Cloned meat has stolen the headlines, but what about an eel protein that can make ice cream softer? Or a ground-up fish that can make your orange juice healthier? Food science is taking leaps to improve what we eat and how it’s stored
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January 25, 2008
Be Great in 2008
Want to be your best? Here’s how to improve your health, your career, your mojo and your potential
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January 18, 2008
Heart of Gold
Women often ignore early symptoms of heart disease until a heart attack strikes. Find out how to spot the warning signs and take steps to increase overall heart health
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January 11, 2008
Ha-Ha-Ha-Healthy
Laughter eases the pain in more ways than one and could even add happiness to a relationship
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January 4, 2008
Monday, Muddy Monday
Overcome the start-of-the-week blues with a few simple steps on the weekend
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January 4, 2008
Do Periods = Pig-Outs?
TV and movies show angry, premenstrual women with cravings for chocolate, pizza and more chocolate – but is PMS really a gateway to overeating?
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December 28, 2007
Avoid the Biggest Workout Blunders
Not enough water, too little stretching and lack of diversity top the experts’ lists of mistakes the amateur athlete makes when exercising
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December 21, 2007
Smells Like Keen Spirits
Lowering an elevated blood pressure or blood sugar can be as easy finding the right smell, taste or distraction
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December 14, 2007
Sugar, Sugar
Hidden and not-so-hidden sugars could be sabotaging your diet – and your overall wellness
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December 7, 2007
Winter-Proof Your Body Today
Hibernating and the holiday season are bad for the body - here’s how to get your body ready for winter
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November 30, 2007
Eat to Prevent Cancer
You are what you eat when it comes to warding off cancer, especially when what you’re eating is processed foods and deli meat
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November 30, 2007
Holiday Heart Hazards
Some studies indicate death rates from heart attacks and stroke spike during the holiday season. Here’s what you need to know to keep you and your loved ones healthy
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November 28, 2007
The Flat Pack
For gym rats looking for a flatter stomach, hitting the floor isn’t the only way to construct defined abs. Try swapping sit-ups for these simple exercises to build your core strength
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November 28, 2007
Double-Duty Doula
Compassion is natural for actress Amy Pietz. As a doula, she’s there to assist and comfort women during childbirth. On set, the ‘Aliens in America’ star uses that experience to bond with co-workers. For all involved, it’s a blessing
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November 28, 2007
Healthy – and Happy
Putting the fun into fitness isn’t that hard with a few new ideas and products
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November 28, 2007
Shy Guys
Women aren’t the only ones uncomfortable exercising in the company of the opposite sex. So what are these tough guys doing? Getting in shape together with the help of men-focused clubs and workout programs
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November 28, 2007
The Web Doctor Will See You Now
Swarms of Americans are following health and nutrition advice found on the Web. Here’s what you need to know to make sure the advice you get is good
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November 23, 2007
The Power of Positivism
How effective can a good attitude be in making your life what you want it to be? The sky’s the limit
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November 16, 2007
What’s Your Grudge?
Hanging on to negative, resentful emotions can be physically and emotionally damaging. The secret to letting go is figuring out the source of the problem
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November 16, 2007
How to Thank the Giving
Rarely do we say or express thanks to the many people that deserve it, even on Thanksgiving. Here’s how to let those that impact your daily life know you’re grateful on the biggest day of thanks in 2007
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November 9, 2007
Get Juiced
Daily doses of some 100-percent fruit juices might be the trick to staying healthy, strong and mentally agile - so which are the best of the bunch?
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November 9, 2007
The SAD Days of November
If you notice that your mood, energy level and motivation take a nosedive each November only to return to normal in April, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here’s how to keep your life on-track
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November 2, 2007
High Fashion Health Hazards
Wearing high-heeled shoes and carrying heavy purses could be the causes of what ails the fashionable woman
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November 2, 2007
At the Core of Nutrition
As it turns out, an apple a day actually might be one way to keep the doctor away
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October 26, 2007
Caring For Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis affects more than just the patient. A new study finds spouses report a similar physical and emotional quality of life as the patient
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October 26, 2007
Can You Hear Me?
Hold the phone – long-term use of a cell phone may cause inner ear damage and can lead to high frequency hearing loss. Here’s what you need to know
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October 19, 2007
Watch Your Mouth
That seemingly innocent afternoon snack could be doing a number on your teeth and gums – beware these 10 popular foods
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October 19, 2007
Is the Doctor Internet?
An overwhelming number of Americans are following health and nutrition advice found on the Web. Here’s what you need to know to make sure the advice you get is good
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October 12, 2007
Express Yourself For Better Health
Whether stressed or ill, patients are beginning to look beyond talk therapy to finger-paints, and it just might be what the doctor orders
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October 11, 2007
You Might Be Overfeeding Your Child If …
Parents often are in denial about the eating habits of overweight and obese children. Here are some easy ways to tell if your child is eating too much, and developing bad health habits as a result
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October 5, 2007
The Flat Pack
For fitness seekers looking for flatter stomachs, hitting the floor isn’t the only way to build a sleeker belly. Try these simple exercises in place of sit-ups to build your core strength
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October 5, 2007
Resistance Isn’t Futile
Rubber cords and bands designed to build lean muscle have exploded on the fitness scene, but how do they compare to traditional weights?
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September 28, 2007
Men In Search Of ‘Curves’
Women aren’t the only ones uncomfortable exercising in the company of the opposite sex, and several men-only clubs are helping them get in shape togethe
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September 28, 2007
Play Mind Games
Sharpening brainpower and increasing memory can be as simple as singing the wrong words to your favorite song, playing Sudoku or taking a trip
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September 27, 2007
Switch Hitters
Avoid exercise burnout by trying new workouts to keep it exciting and get faster results
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September 21, 2007
Lean on Me
The new best dietician, personal trainer and coach might just be a best friend
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September 21, 2007
B-lieve in B-Vitamins
Even with a healthy diet plan, the chances of getting enough folic acid or folate are slim
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September 12, 2007
Stretch Work
We do the hard work it takes to figure out simple movements that take the stress out of chronic and traumatic injuries before – and after – they happen
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September 12, 2007
Thrill of the Grill
Celeb chef Steven Raichlen says beef and pork in your daily menu is, indeed, healthy – if you know how to cook it. Start here
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September 12, 2007
Friends Forever?
Researchers distill the qualities that keep friends on good terms
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September 7, 2007
Gym Class Heroes
Teenagers across the country are bucking the mallrat stereotype and, instead, becoming a presence at local health clubs
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September 6, 2007
How Brown is Your Fat?
Recent studies show a possible link between brown fat cells and reversing obesity. What is the difference between brown and white fat cells, and what, if anything, can brown do for you?
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August 10, 2007
Generation Boomeritis
Aging doesn’t have to be synonymous with aches and pains. Here’s how to keep your body in tip-top, pain-free shape
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August 10, 2007
Pull Yourself Together
Completing work and having fun don’t always have to be at odds – especially once you get your life in order
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August 10, 2007
Love Thy Neighbor
Before summer wanes take steps to unify your neighborhood by organizing a block-party gathering, charity event or bake sale to meet and greet your neighbors, and start building community kinship
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August 3, 2007
Dial-In for Weight Loss
From high-tech “diet” phones to telephone wellness coaches, more people are using cell phones to get the 4-1-1 on their health
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August 3, 2007
The ‘It’ Factor: Humor
Improv comic Michael Bunin, star of the TBS series "My Boys," offers advice on how to add a laugh to your day-to-day life
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August 3, 2007
A Healthy Red Meat Revival
If the pleasures of red meat are just a memory as you try to trim fat and calories from your diet, you may be depriving yourself unnecessarily
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July 27, 2007
Additive It Up
Parsing the labels of your favorite foods might raise a red flag or two, but not every unpronounceable word is bad for you
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July 27, 2007
A Dark Chocolate a Day
Eating 30 calories a day of dark chocolate is associated with a lowering blood pressure without weight gain. Choco-holics and fitness buffs, rejoice!
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July 27, 2007
A Measure of Success?
With scales that promise to measure body fat, treadmills that give information about fat calories burned, heart rate and pedometers that measure every step, how accurate is the information and how can you chart your progress effectively?
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July 26, 2007
Stick ’Em Up
Why take a pill when you can stick on a patch? We take a closer look at popular patches on the market today, from nicotine to birth control
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July 26, 2007
The Eyes Have It
What the heck is wrong with you now? The holistic practice of iridology looks deep to answer just that
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July 26, 2007
The 85/15 Diet
When it comes to eating, baby boomer Jesse Ziff Cool is good – very good. But when she’s bad, she’s still slim
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July 26, 2007
Beyond Clutter
Your house doesn’t have to look like a neat-and-tidy department store display. Here’s how to be comfortable with the stuff among us
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July 26, 2007
Facial Awareness
Some skin conditions need special care. The next time you pamper yourself with a facial, consider this ...
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July 26, 2007
Get a Kick Out of It
Like a lot of fitness trends, we jumped right on in with cardio kickboxing and had a lot of fun trying something new. That was then and this is now: Are you doing it right? Make sure you avoid injury and get all the benefits you’re working for
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July 26, 2007
The Bottom Line
A perky rear end is a sign of good fitness. Don’t accept sagging as inevitable. Here’s what to do
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July 26, 2007
Well, What Do You Know?
It’s time for a check-up on your health and fitness savvy. Have you been keeping up? Look and learn
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July 26, 2007
Allergy ER
What (exactly) is in it? Deciphering food labels has been a murky proposition for food allergy sufferers - until now
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July 26, 2007
How Much Will It Hurt?
Maybe your fear of a painful colon exam is just in your imagination. Maybe that flu shot won’t hurt as much as you think. Doctors decode the science of pain in this by-the-procedure guide
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July 20, 2007
Understanding the Stages of Cancer
Doctors apply numbers to describe the severity of cancer, and understanding those digits can go a long way toward easing the minds of the afflicted
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July 20, 2007
Fight the Fat after ‘The Change’
Many women pack on the pounds after menopause, which is a dangerous time to lose health-control. Here’s how to combat mid-life weight gain, and some simple solutions to staying fit and trim
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July 13, 2007
Book-It for the Summer
Encouraging kids to read over summer break keeps their minds sharp and fosters creativity. Here’s how, and why, to light a fire under their literacy
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July 6, 2007
Happy Feet
Start your exercise regimen on the right foot with the right pair of shoes, stretches and exercises to strengthen the most used part of your body
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July 6, 2007
Heavier with Hormones?
Women frustrated by menopausal weight gain might be packing on pounds courtesy hormone replacement therapy
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June 29, 2007
Stay Safe for Summer
Accidents happen, especially during the carefree summer months. Avoid these common mistakes to keep loved ones out of harm’s way
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June 22, 2007
Cool Tips for Safe Summer Fun
Exercise caution when exercising in extreme heat. Knowing the signs of heat stroke and how to cope could save your life
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June 15, 2007
Summer of Service
Summer is the perfect time to engage in charitable activities that give back to your community and better the lives of those around you. Here’s how to get involved
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June 15, 2007
Healthy and Hot Off the Grill
Behind that delicious smoky flavor lies a slew of health concerns, especially for meat eaters. Learn to grill the right way for a healthier summer meal
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June 8, 2007
Booming at 60
The secret to staying vital after 60 isn’t finding the fountain of youth, it’s finding new ways to add joy and stimulation to life
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June 8, 2007
End At-Work Stress for Better Health
Content workers are more productive and happier – getting there depends on learning how to cope with stress and a hormone called cortisol
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June 8, 2007
What to Eat Today
Choosing what and when to eat is a daily struggle for most women – here’s how to get the most bang for your nutrition buck
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June 1, 2007
Worried Sick? Smile Yourself Healthy
New research show highly anxious people face nearly double the risk of heart attack or death when compared to those with a serene outlook on life
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June 1, 2007
Protecting Your Summer Skin
Taking care of your skin, the human body’s largest organ, isn’t about just one summer; it’s about ensuring you have healthy, happy summers for many years to come
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May 25, 2007
The Importance of Being Angry
Short-term bouts of anger or indignation in stressful situations can be a healthy response – just learn to control the madness before it makes you crazy
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May 4, 2007
Walk this Way
Strolling toward a fit, healthy body takes 10,000 steps a day, a little off-roading and a lot of arm action
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May 4, 2007
Passion on the Side
For those not choosing to make a living as a rock star, poet or baker, following your heart in your free time will still make life better, healthier
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April 30, 2007
Eating in the Comfort Zone
Our love affair with food boils down to one simple thing: What makes us feel good. But can we have comfort food without the calories? TV chef G. Garvin shows the way
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April 30, 2007
Now You Know ...
Who or what to blame for failure to calm chronic headaches? It could be depression
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March 30, 2007
Little Things to Live Longer
Whether it’s adding two servings of juice to your diet or flossing your teeth daily, small things can make a big impact on your health. Here are some easy habits to start today
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March 23, 2007
Knit One, Soul Two
Both relaxing and creative, knitting is a popular way to escape the hustle and bustle of the technology age. It’s also a great way to give your love to friends, family and yourself
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March 9, 2007
Laughter is the Best 'Cold' Medicine
Good-natured fun will make the waning winter colds and flus lose their sting. Here's how to add some lightness until summer and wellness set in
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March 9, 2007
BMI-Me Up?
Insurance companies, schools and the medical industry place an increasing emphasis on the body mass index as a beacon for overall health – but does it speak the truth about you?
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March 2, 2007
Don’t Stand So Close to Me
Waiting for coffee, sitting on a plane, working in your office - everywhere you go people are ill. Here’s how to get their sickness out of your healthy path without being mean
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February 23, 2007
Get Your Vitamins Here
With countless supplements on the market, many consumers have forgotten to look no further than the end of their fork for vitamins
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February 16, 2007
Back to Basics
Low-carb diets, fitness and all-out laziness may make you feel good in short-term, but all we really need to do to win the battle of the bulge is eat simply and move
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February 9, 2007
Four Simple Steps to Say ‘Not Tonight’
Whether it’s a headache or an early alarm call, rejecting a partner’s advances doesn’t have to be an automatic ego wound – or grounds for a late-night argument.
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January 26, 2007
Do the Yoga Dance
Core fusion is a hot exercise trend that blends yoga and Pilates with dance to build lean, strong muscles
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January 26, 2007
The Crying Game
Everyone needs to cry like a little kid from time to time, but location is key. Head to the annals of pop music to find out the best spot to shed a tear
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January 12, 2007
Life After Fido
When is the right time to find a new friend after the death of a beloved pet? Take this quiz
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January 12, 2007
You Food: Kale
Cabbage's favorite relative is a leafy triple threat; superstar cancer-fighter, pill-free vitamin and hearty, heart-healthy additive to any winter meal
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January 5, 2007
The New Hot Flash
Going through the changes of menopause can be an opportunity for women to focus on the self and change life for the better
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