Personal Health

Time Of Our Lives

Paula Gordon | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Paula Gordon

Today we right the wrong of so-called "daylight saving" and get back closer to being in sync with the sun in our obsession for tracking the arrow of time.

First Ever World Pneumonia Day. Nov. 2

Dr. Pat Hibberd | Posted 10.30.2009 | Living


Dr. Pat Hibberd

Pneumonia is the number one killer of children under age five around the world. It is so prevalent that the first World Pneumonia Day will establish a global call for action to tackle childhood pneumonia head on.

Stop Sugar Shock on Halloween: Power Up With PFFW

Connie Bennett | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Connie Bennett

Even if parents develop clever schemes to limit the number of candies their children eat, kids -- and many adults -- will often overdose on sweets, in secret if need be.

Baloney Science On The Perils Of Meat

David Becker | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


David Becker

There is no perfect diet for humans. As we're learning, what you eat probably matters less than how much processing it's been through or in the case of meat, how the animal has been fed.

Unplug and Recharge: Remember Who You Are

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Sara Avant Stover

On these cold and dark mornings, as the days grow shorter and shorter, I find that I so appreciate the early morning hours. I remember who I am.

6 Strategies to Handle Transition Fears

Eva M. Selhub, M.D. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Eva M. Selhub, M.D.

Loss and change cannot be prevented in life. It would be nice, but the reality is that the future is uncertain and anything can happen. The key is to stay out of fear by controlling your physiology.

Enhance Well-Being: Find Your Fitness Profile

Kari Henley | Posted 10.24.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

Here are three classic fitness profiles of everyday folks who need a little change in their health and fitness routines, as well as a few expert tips.

Swine Flu Is in the House

Maria Rodale | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Maria Rodale

We were lucky to catch the infection early enough to get the kids on Tamiflu. But there is no sign of a vaccine in sight, and now it's too late anyway.

Where the Wild Things Really Are

Darell Hammond | Posted 10.13.2009 | Living


Darell Hammond

In addition to great fun, outdoor play gives children the physical activity their growing bodies need, as well as the interaction that will help them to develop cognitive, social and emotional skills.

Dude...Do Yoga!

Sadie Nardini | Posted 10.12.2009 | Living


Sadie Nardini

I'm not a dude. However, I teach enough of you to be an expert in GUYS, or the Guy's Unawareness of Yoga Syndrome, which culminates in a few different ways.

Stressful Economy Has Increased Teeth Grinding, Dentists Say

nytimes.com | CAMILLE SWEENEY | Posted 10.08.2009 | Style


"I'm seeing a lot more people that are anxious, stressed out and very concerned about their financial futures and they're taking it out on their teeth...

Stiletto Stoners: Successful Career Women Who Unwind With Pot (VIDEO, POLL)

Huffington Post | Posted 10.01.2009 | Style


In their latest issue, Marie Claire puts the spotlight on 'stiletto stoners,'--educated and successful women who smoke marijuana to relax at the end o...

Study: Bad Economy May Be Good for Your Health

health.com | Theresa Tamkins | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Are you finally ready for some good news about the recession? Although it seems hard to believe, a shaky economy might actually be good for your heal...

The Pepsi Generation: Fat, Poorer and Diabetic

Joel Epstein | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living


Joel Epstein

With the link between soda and obesity now conclusive, consider the damage being done to our children. There should be a fee on soda and other sweetened beverages.

Important Dinner For Women: Jessica Alba, Sarah Brown And More Gather In New York For Maternal Health Event (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 09.24.2009 | Style


*PHOTOS BELOW* From the press release: On Wednesday night, 300 leading women from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, fashion and media,...

What Do Dreams Say About Your Physical Health?

Anne Hill | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living


Anne Hill

While dream of physical health issues are quite common, doctors have been slow to catch on to the diagnostic potential of dream reports.

Pilates: Body In-Flight

Brooke Siler | Posted 09.15.2009 | Living


Brooke Siler

Because sitting tends to be a passive activity for most, muscles you'd think would relax -- after all they seem to be doing so little -- actually stiffen. Here are some ways I like to make travel time bearable.

It is Time for Congress and the GOP to Get a Grip!

Patricia DeGennaro | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics


Patricia DeGennaro

Congress seems to be stuck in some partisan twilight zone unwilling to get out of their comfortable bickering and get to work for the American people not themselves.

Comparing Healthcare: Some Personal Notes

Nicholas Brown | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics


Nicholas Brown

The notion that a layperson who hasn't spent days or weeks studying the proposed health care legislation, as well as put in time reading up on medicine, is absurd.

Researchers Make Headway On Alzheimer's

washingtonpost.com | David Brown | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living


Two European research teams have identified three genes that affect a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dement...

The Overhuman

Sebastian Siegel | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


Sebastian Siegel

You can create happiness in moments, but fulfillment only comes from challenging yourself to rise to your potential

Shannon's Story: Health Care and Our Desperate Need for Cultural Healing

Cynthia Boaz | Posted 09.14.2009 | Living


Cynthia Boaz

We in the United States have a health care system that creates (rather than eases) burdens for those battling critical illness. We have it all backwards.

Do We Need to Stay Sick Until Congress Saves Us?

Ellen Langer | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Ellen Langer

As much as we need to reform the healthcare system, we really need what I call personal healthcare reform.

Unplug and Recharge: A Refreshing Summer Elixir

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Sara Avant Stover

Cucumber water is so refreshing on hot summer days and looks quite elegant simply sitting on the kitchen counter or table, too.

Want to See Neighborhoods that Beat the Bust? Take a Walk

John F. Wasik | Posted 09.12.2009 | Business


John F. Wasik

Pedestrian-friendly cities can make huge personal economic sense. If you don't need a car, you can save thousands a year.