Personal Health

The Six Secrets Of Sneezing

divinecaroline.com | Vicki Santillano | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


I've always looked forward to my dad's sneezes. (Yeah, I know how weird that sounds.) Not that I'm constantly hoping he'll catch a cold, but he has th...

STUDY: Acupuncture Helps Relieve Chronic Back Pain

NPR | Allison Aubrey | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


Acupuncture certainly isn't a cure-all. But there is gathering evidence to suggest that it can be beneficial. The latest study, sponsored by the Natio...

Possible Link Found Between Obesity and Flu Severity

Washington Post | David Brown and Robin Shulman | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


A survey of people hospitalized because of swine flu in California has raised the possibility that obesity is as much of a risk factor for serious com...

A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth

David H. Murdock | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


David H. Murdock

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It's certainly a possibility! My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.

Therapeutic Gardening: Digging Your Way Out Of Depression

BBC News | Jane Elliott | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


Julian Holland struggled to feel comfortable in social settings and had a debilitating lack of self-confidence. For a long time he was reluctant to st...

From Fear To Panic: Overreacting In The Face Of Uncertainty

New York Times | Jane E. Brody | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


Could a reason for the panicky reaction to the swine flu outbreak be that it diverted our attention, however briefly, from the devastating effects of ...

Four Tips To Keep Your Food Cravings at Bay

health.com | Kimberly Dawn Neumann | Posted 06.14.2009 | Living


Even with a solid plan like Feel Great Weight in your corner, you're going to face a few challenges along the way--"like red velvet cake," agrees AJ C...

Yoga For Bigger Bodies: Classes That Cater To The Overweight

nytimes.com | SARA ECKEL | Posted 06.14.2009 | Living


Poses considered standard for those who are fit or slim -- standing with the feet together in mountain pose, kneeling with the forehead on the mat in ...

Long Term Weight Loss - More Than Will Power?

Kent Holtorf | Posted 06.13.2009 | Living


Kent Holtorf

Contemporary medicine has failed to address the obesity epidemic as something more than as simple matter of will power and calorie consumption.

A Storm Of Blessings: Receiving Life's Unexpected Gifts

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 06.13.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

"Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance ...

Feeling Spent? 5 Easy Ways To Overcome Exhaustion

Dr. Frank Lipman | Posted 09.22.2009 | Living


Dr. Frank Lipman

Here are just a few tips that will help you to reset your body clock and rediscover your natural rhythm.

Weight Worries: Poll Finds Disconnect Between Body Image And Physical Health

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 06.12.2009 | Living


WASHINGTON — Scan the breathless headlines at any magazine rack _ Fight Flab in Minutes! Get Beach Ready! Add the skinny yet buxom model, and it...

It's Time to Change the Discussion About Osteoporosis

Dr. John Neustadt | Posted 07.08.2009 | Living


Dr. John Neustadt

May marks Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and this year, let's shift the focus from increasing bone density to reducing fracture risk.

What Are You Working on? Part 3

Hillary Rubin | Posted 06.10.2009 | Living


Hillary Rubin

How many of you are looking for the work to stop? Do you want to just breathe and erase all your problems? Are you ready to learn a tool that will shi...

STUDY: Is White Tea The Solution To The Obesity Epidemic?

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 06.08.2009 | Living


Possible anti-obesity effects of white tea have been demonstrated in a series of experiments on human fat cells (adipocytes). Researchers writing in B...

5 Ways to Green Your Shaving

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 06.06.2009 | Green


Mairi Beautyman

Disposable design is perhaps the biggest landfill culprit, and the biggest challenge we have as a society when it comes to slamming the lid on waste.

How To Find The Time To Exercise

Karen Leland | Posted 06.06.2009 | Living


Karen Leland

Now that summer is on the horizon and the kids are soon to be out of school, you undoubtedly have plenty of time to workout - not! Just in case, here...

Why Can't Women Sleep? Part I: Building Better Sleep Basics

Sharon Glassman | Posted 08.15.2009 | Home


Sharon Glassman

If you are a woman who has trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, you're in wondrous - and populous - company. According to the National Sleep...

STUDY: Vitamin E May Slow Alzheimer's disease

news.yahoo.com | Megan Rauscher | Posted 06.05.2009 | Living


An analysis of "real-world" clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental and...

Stroke Survivors Improve Balance With Tai Chi

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 06.05.2009 | Living


Stroke can impair balance, heightening the risk of a debilitating fall. But a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher has found that stroke survi...

27 Ideas For A Healthier Breakfast

Reader's Digest | Posted 06.04.2009 | Living


Not only is breakfast the first food and drink your body has had in more than 8 hours, but studies find that what you eat for breakfast influences wha...

The Top 5 Cholesterol Myths

health.com | Posted 06.01.2009 | Living


Even if you think you know everything there is to know about cholesterol, there may be a few more surprises in store. Check out these common myths abo...

4 Ways To Get Fit -- While Having Fun!

guardian.co.uk | Rachel Platt | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living


I want to be fit, but I never maintain motivation. Gyms end up costing £250 a session as memberships lie unused, aerobics DVDs gather dust, and just ...

12 Foods Every Healthy Pantry Should Have

nytimes.com | Martha Rose Shulman | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living


In her online series for The New York Times, "Recipes for Health" author Martha Rose Shulman offers delicious foods that also reflect scientific think...

Unplug And Recharge: TLC For Your Lower Back, Part 3 (VIDEO)

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living


Sara Avant Stover

Find lower back relief through: 1. Stretching the fronts of your hips and thighs. 2. Strengthening your core. 3. Alternately stretching and ...