Personal Health

Americans Are Less Healthy Than They Were in 1988

nytimes.com | Roni Caryn Rabin | Posted 07.10.2009 | Living


Five fruits and vegetables a day. Exercise, several times a week at least. No smoking. Anyone who hasn't heard the healthy lifestyle message has to...

How To Talk To Your Doctor

nytimes.com | Jane E. Brody | Posted 07.10.2009 | Living


What do you want from your doctor, especially if you have a serious or life-threatening illness? Researchers who conducted interviews a few years a...

The Case for a National Office of Transition

Robbie Gennet | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Robbie Gennet

President Obama is seeking massive changes in the way the US is operating when it comes to energy, transportation, agriculture and labor, among others...

The One Secret to Making the Most of Unwanted Downtime

Jay Michaelson | Posted 07.09.2009 | Living


Jay Michaelson

The secret to spiritual practice is doing it precisely when you don't feel like doing it. When such thoughts matter most is when they are the hardest to summon up.

Who's Got Your Back: Lose Weight, Get Rich and Change the World (Part 3 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.09.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

Behind every great leader, at the base of every great tale of success, you will find an indispensable circle of trusted advisors, mentors, and colleagues.

Believe in Yourself! A Self-Care Strategy

Cheryl Saban | Posted 07.07.2009 | Living


Cheryl Saban

We look to others to establish who we are, how we should behave, and how we're valued, even though this societal reflection won't be an accurate indicator of what we're made of.

3 Key Tips For Preventing Cancer

Yahoo! News | Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter | Posted 07.06.2009 | Living


WE Although some believe that certain people are destined to get cancer and nothing can be done to change their fate, that's just not the case, expert...

New White House Playground Incorporates Potentially Toxic Materials Says EPA

AP | RITA BEAMISH | Posted 07.06.2009 | Living


SAN FRANCISCO — For years, the Environmental Protection Agency has endorsed the recycling of ground-up tires to cushion the surfaces of children...

Team Up With A Running Buddy Online

nytimes.com | Danielle Belopotosky | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


A month into my mostly solo runs, I am starting to understand why running with a partner, or a group, is going to play a critical role in my success. ...

Nonprofit Yoga Group Links Cancer Survivors With Free Memberships To Local Studios

nydailynews.com | Sarah Armaghan | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Stephanie Adams' active life came to a screeching halt last year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27. "It was very hard for me ...

Who Took My Collagen and How Can I Get it Back?

Rebecca Booth, MD | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Rebecca Booth, MD

Hormonal aging is one of the least known or discussed causes of wrinkles, dry, and sagging skin.

Why Binging On Celebrity Weight Battles Isn't Healthy

nytimes.com | Jan Hoffman | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


When Oprah Winfrey realized she was the dreaded 2-0-0, she wrote in the January issue of her magazine: I'm mad at myself. I'm embarrassed....

STUDY: Laughter Can Relieve Stress, Lower Blood Pressure

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Laughter is not only an effective stress-reliever, but can be heart-healthy, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicin...

STUDY: Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked To Cancer

nytimes.com | Andrew Pollack | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Hormone therapy taken by women to counter the effects of menopause can increase the risk of dying from lung cancer, researchers reported here on Satur...

The Poison Ivy Chronicles

Gioia Diliberto | Posted 06.30.2009 | Living


Gioia Diliberto

In July 1956, I came face to face with my own personal Armageddon. I was six years old and had just succumbed to a horrific case of poison ivy, the first of many itching bouts that turned me into a suburban Job.

Why Do We Cling To Medical Myths?

newsweek.com | Sarah Kliff | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Rachel Vreeman and Aaron Carroll weren't looking to start a controversy. They're both pediatricians at Indiana University who, as a side project to th...

Eating For Two? Expectant Moms Gain Too Much Weight

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


WASHINGTON — Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy _ surprisingly little if they're alre...

Is Your Lipstick Making You Sick?

nytimes.com | ABBY ELLIN | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


The debate seems to resurface every few years. Do some lipsticks contain lead? If so, is the amount so negligible that consumers have nothing to be co...

The Higher Intensity Your Workouts, The Better

divinecaroline.com | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


About four years ago, it was suggested that Americans should exercise an hour a day and that the intensity level should be moderate to vigorous. The U...

The Scary Consequences Of Yo-Yo Dieting

Yo-Yo Diet | Jeryl Brunner | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living


For his role in The Machinist, Christian Bale lost nearly 65 pounds, maintaining his frail frame by eating only 275 calories a day over the course of ...

Asia Copes With Diabetes Crisis

BBC NEWS | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living


New research suggests diabetes is becoming a global problem, with more than 60% of all cases likely to occur in Asia. A study in the Journal of the...

Soup: Dieting's Best Kept Secret

BBC NEWS | Jack Challoner | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living


Imagine a typical lunchtime meal - say, chicken and vegetables with a glass of water. If you eat the food and drink the water, you will feel full ...

Unplug and Recharge: If You're Feeling Tired, Try This

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 06.24.2009 | Living


Sara Avant Stover

I'm tired today. Really tired. The kind of tired that green tea (I'm not a coffee drinker) or eight hours of sleep can remedy.

Age Busting: The Attitude is the Difference Maker

Carolyn Anderson | Posted 06.21.2009 | Living


Carolyn Anderson

To have excellent health and slow the aging process it is critical that you do not let the old person move into your body. Stop yourself from talking about how you are old and acting old.

Confidence Killers

Patricia Stark | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


Patricia Stark

Once you get out of your own head and starting focusing on others, you forget about yourself for a little while and that kind of "forgetfulness" can be very liberating.