Quality of Life

Why Only a Little Weight Loss Helps a Lot
by Craig Ballantyne (05/14/2008)

Too many people don't get started on big projects, like losing weight, because the task seems insurmountable. But even if you've got a long way to go to completely lose your gut, here's some incentive for you.

Could Sunscreen Cause Skin Cancer? You Bet…
by Jon Herring (05/01/2008)

Only problem is that while sunscreen can protect you against sunburn, there is no evidence it will protect you from skin cancer.

Sunscreen: 21st Century Snake Oil
by Jon Herring (04/26/2008)

Almost all commercial sunscreens contain not just one but several chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, that mimic the hormone estrogen.

Wal-Mart’s $8 Cure for Deadly Blood Clots and Poor Cardiovascular Function
by Shane Ellison (04/19/2008)

One minute you are enjoying a stroll in the park, and the next you feel as if an elephant just stepped on you. It's a premature heart attack or stroke, the result of a blockage from a blood clot and inflammation, usually within the coronary arteries.

Switch on Your "Longevity Gene"
by Dr. Al Sears (04/18/2008)

Resveratrol's power to enhance your life goes beyond anti-aging...

Alternative Medicine for Sleep, Part 3: 2 More Natural Ways to Get Your Zs
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (04/17/2008)

If you have no trouble staying asleep, but find yourself lying awake for hours before finally drifting off, you may have onset insomnia. Here are two herbs that can help...

Alternative Medicine for Sleep, Part 2: A Natural Way to Get Your Zs
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (04/16/2008)

If you're having trouble getting to sleep, don't ask your doctor to pull out her prescription pad just yet. Prescription sleep drugs are often effective, but can have side effects.

Alternative Medicine for Sleep, Part 1
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (04/15/2008)

Natural supplements can help protect you from a wide range of health issues. But keep in mind that high doses of some herbs and supplements can make you feel alert at bedtime and cause shallow sleep.

Building Strong Bones
by Craig Ballantyne (03/24/2008)

Instead of soy, I recommend good old-fashioned weight-bearing exercise to improve the strength of your bones.

Travel Tip: Overseas Medical Care
by Jason Holland (03/21/2008)

Improper medical care, especially in undeveloped countries, can slow your recovery... and even lead to long-term health problems. Here are few tips to help you avoid this...

What Older People Must Do to Preserve Their Strength
by Craig Ballantyne (03/21/2008)

Most people have not done enough strength training or built enough muscle mass to avoid falls as they get into their late 70s and early 80s.

A Mood-Boosting Mineral
by Kelley Herring (12/01/2007)

Beneifts of Selenium - Selenium is required for the proper function of the thyroid, which plays an important role in mood and behavior.

The Foods You Eat May Be Affecting Your Sleep
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (09/22/2007)

Aside from overindulging, it’s actually the type of food you eat that can influence how alert or sleepy you are.

Improving Lives Naturally
by Dr. Ray Sahelian (09/08/2007)

There is so much potential in the use of natural supplements for a number of medical conditions. It excites me when I come across research findings that can improve the lives of many people.

Surviving Hell: The Power of Meditation
by Dr. Matthew Anderson (09/04/2007)

Meditation quiets the mind, lowers blood pressure, rests and calms the body, and expands your ability to solve problems creatively.

Noisy Knees, “Popping” Sound Caused by a Knee Injury
by Dr. Bill Stillwell (02/12/2007)

Common causes of knee injuries where "popping" sounds are made by your knees.

The Best Therapy for Feeling Down
by Dr. Al Sears (09/14/2006)

A study published concluded that depression in men aged 50 to 89 rose in direct correlation to a fall in testosterone.

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