Make Your Own Natural Healing First-Aid Kit
It is always a good idea to keep a few natural remedies on hand to…
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Quiz: Are You in the Dark About Body Odor?
No one wants to have body odor! But the best way to protect yourself is to know what really causes it. Read on for some of the surprising culprits…
How a Quick Massage Can Help You Live Longer
Since diabetes runs in my family, I try to eat healthy and exercise and watch…
The Ultimate Wellness Lifestyle: Like a Hunter-Gatherer
Why so much sickness today? We seldom use our bodies as our hunter-gatherer ancestors did, and their diet was very balanced. It’s time to go backwards.
Beware: Toxic Lead and Cadmium in Decorated Drinking Glasses
Decorative glassware embossed with logos or characters can leach dangerous toxins into what you’re drinking. What to watch out for…
Is Lead Paint a Concern for Adults?
Information abounds on the dangers of lead paint for children, but what about for adults? Should you be concerned?
The Real Harm in Slowing Down
At age of 50, I was forced to abandon my wild ways due to my health. It wasn’t until the Universe was screaming bloody murder that I paid attention.
Fast Fitness: Strengthen Your Core with One Simple Move…the Squat Chop
When you think about having a toned core, you probably have in mind abdominal muscles—the…
Quiz: Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?
Did you know that laughter can be a sign of disease? Test your knowledge in our Laughter Quiz!
Unsteady on Your Feet? A Video Game Can Help!
Healthy seniors as well as people with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions can improve balance and reduce falls with fullbody-motion video games.
I Volunteered for a Medical Research Study—and You Can, Too!
I Volunteered for a Medical Research Study–And You Can, Too!
When You’re Older, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
The amount of alcohol that you used to drink may be bad for you once you reach a certain age. Here’s how to decide whether you need to cut back…
Healthy Liver, Healthy Hormones…Better Menopause (and Beyond!)
A healthy liver keeps estrogens and other hormones in balance. Important steps to love your liver through menopause and beyond.
The Right Way to Breathe
Better breathing can reduce anxiety, help you sleep, guard against viruses and even stimulate digestion. Skeptical? Give these exercises a try.
5 Simple Things You Can Do to Guard Against Food Poisoning
If you’ve suffered through a bout of food poisoning once, you know you’ll never want to do that again! Here, easy steps you can take to stay healthy.
Get the Lead Out (of Your Body)
No matter how hard you try to live healthy, there’s a very good chance that…
Real Relief for Prostate Pain
More than one-third of men over 50 have this chronic condition A man who goes…
Reassuring News About Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause
Vaginal estrogen is effective at treating menopause symptoms including sexual and urinary problems. New research adds to the evidence for safety.
Too Many Medical Tests Can Be Bad for Your Health
Being tested too often is expensive, stressful and can lead to unnecessary treatments. Here, some tests that can cause more harm than good.
You Are Responsible for Your Own Health
It can be tempting to blame the health-care industry for the high cost of medical…