Step up to a healthier plate with locally grown veggies.
Along with vibrantly hued foliage and crisp breezes, autumn brings the opportunity to turn over a new leaf in the kitchen. If we’re eating locally and seasonally, we depart from the lighter fare of summer—melons and berries—and embrace heartier, warming foods.
The truth about energy drinks.
Wouldn’t it be great to find a way to boost that mid-afternoon dip in energy? Or stay up late to prepare for those exams and business meetings?
The importance of eating locally grown foods.
Local grown foods are easier to buy now than they’ve been for decades. Before industrial agriculture and our colossal global infrastructure, communities relied on local farms and gardens to supply most of their food.
Avoid commonly used chemicals and seek early detection to maintain breast health.
Breast cancer is not one disease but a complex group of diseases that occur in an environmentally complicated world where, each day, we are exposed to multiple chemical sources. Many of these are linked to breast cancer.
Decoding buzzwords is a secret weapon in the game of good nutrition.
If you’re a mom who packs her child’s lunch, you might occasionally feel a pang of guilt about what you’re putting in that lunchbox. Wouldn’t it be great if you had enough time to bake your own bread instead of reaching into a plastic bag of store-bought, pre-sliced bread?
And the Best Treatment when Injuries Happen!
Perhaps the Summer Olympics inspired your inner athlete and you’ve decided to get active—maybe training for a marathon, triathlon, or even an Iron Man competition. Congratulations on your new intentions. Setting physical fitness goals and challenges is good for men and women at any age.
Health myths we grew up with—true or false?
It was pure torture. Sitting next to the crystal clear blue water on my Superman beach towel, staring longingly into the depths of the public swimming pool. Twenty-three minutes had passed since I swallowed my last bite of sandwich,
Helpful advice for parents on common children’s issues
Fall can be a chaotic season, filled with back-to-school shopping, meetings and the start of a new academic year. These transitions can be stressful and, especially for children, increase the risks of cold and flu.
Environmental toxins, nutrition, rest, play and other factors all impact children’s health.
Parents always want the very best for their children, but in today’s modern world, they are faced with numerous social issues and health concerns that may impact the well being of their child.
Know the symptoms and solutions to prevent Type II Diabetes.
Metabolic Syndrome, a.k.a Pre-Diabetes, has exploded into a worldwide epidemic, and even as these numbers skyrocket, many people are living with this degenerative condition unknowingly. Also called Syndrome X, Metabolic Syndrome dramatically increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other life-threatening conditions.
Just say “NO” to aging and disease.
First in a series about environmental health and natural wellness.
Ladies—It’s all about the clothes!
Some of us will remember seeing long and lean high school track stars back in the ‘70s sprinting along in short shorts and Chuck Taylor Converse high tops during training runs.
Inflammation, oxidation and supplementation
In the darker winter months, cardiovascular health usually doesn't bask in the same spotlight of attention as immune health. Most people view this chilly time of year as “cold and flu” season and ramp up their immune support while leaving heart health out in the cold.
Is anti-aging therapy for you? Read the research…
The longer your telomeres are, the healthier your body is. While measuring these tiny tips of chromosomes isn’t something you can do at home, molecular biologists have found a way to look at telomere lengths in saliva samples.
Weight loss, wellness and the power of chocolat.
New theories of weight gain and disease
We now have a substantial volume of research that points to the role of free radicals in premature aging and disease.
Houston kidney specialist raps to the tune of healthy.
Do you want to be hooked up to my dialysis machine? Then
get your protein from those mustard or collard greens.
Spinach or kale will do. Add some carrots, red pepper for color too.
Legends of shaman and medicine women have been passed down through generations, bringing with them ancient folklore about natural remedies for maladies that have ailed us for centuries. In the interest of alternatives to ingesting high tech pharmaceuticals and unwanted chemicals, more and more people today are investigating simpler ingredients as viable treatment options for many conditions.
Healthy oceans…healthy planet…healthy people
Every time I'm at the seafood counter, I'm paralyzed. How do I choose fish that are safe for my health (free of mercury, PCBs, antibiotics), not overfished, and not caught in an environmentally destructive way?
MD Anderson Experts Offer Tips for Healthier Grilling
Some people may be reconsidering plans to grill hot dogs and steak based on a new report supporting the link between red and processed meats, and increased colorectal cancer risk.
The Good. The Bad. The Unhealthy?
If high-protein diets are a fad, then it’s one that has outlasted acid wash jeans, hair scrunchies and MySpace combined. The jury is still out on just how effective and healthy these high-protein diets are.
New research shows you can control your risks
Pumping iron and cardio help type-2 diabetes
New research confirms that adults with type-2 diabetes who combine cardio fitness and resistance training can significantly reduce their blood sugar levels.
A Perfect Gift for Every Husband
How to Speak Womanese is intended to guide men through the emotional complexity of a woman's world. This book provides playful distinctions that will promote uncommon conversations and openings for what's possible in the untamed territory of woman to man communication.
