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Really, Santa Claus, It Is Time That You Go on a Diet and Begin Exercising

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 12.21.2009 | Los Angeles


Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Dear Jolly Old St. Nick. You have a problem: You're obese.

Your Health Insurer Now Has Plans (and Permission) to Rob You Blind

Evan Handler | Posted 12.17.2009 | Politics


Evan Handler

While cutting benefits available to those that need them, Blue Cross of California will simultaneously be raising the cost to employers of purchasing coverage for their workers.

Health Care Savings May Start In Employee Diets

nytimes.com | Melanie Warner | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living


A company called Full Yield is undertaking its own version of health care reform by using a low-tech premise: Eat healthier food and you'll become hea...

Meditation Has Physiological Benefits, Study Says

nytimes.com | Roni Caryn Rabin | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Could the mental relaxation produced by transcendental meditation have physiological benefits? A study presented last week at the American Heart Assoc...

Lack Of Sleep Increases Cops' Risk Of Disease

Los Angeles Times | Posted 11.19.2009 | Living


A new study finds that their schedule may cause cops to develop such conditions such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes....

Meditation 'Eases Heart Disease'

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Heart disease patients who practice Transcendental Meditation have reduced death rates, US researchers have said....

Real Health Care Reform Begins in the Kitchen

Christina Pirello | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Christina Pirello

For the life of me, I can't figure out why every single American isn't eating a healthy diet. I can't believe that there's one person who wants to be fat, at risk of disease, lethargic, foggy and achy.

Rocker Kerry Livgren of Kansas Suffers Massive Stroke

Mark Joseph | Posted 10.19.2009 | Entertainment


Mark Joseph

Kerry is a philosopher, and my life has been greatly enriched not only by his work with Kansas, but also by his solo albums.

NYC Health Department Gives Beverage Industry a Kick in Their Sugary Tush

Janice Taylor | Posted 10.18.2009 | New York


Janice Taylor

According to the American Heart Association, Americans now consume on average 22 teaspoons of sugar per day, or 355 calories.

The Worldwide Rise of Chronic Diseases and Potential Nutritional Solutions

Sunil Chacko | Posted 07.04.2009 | World


Sunil Chacko

Treating chronic diseases are so costly in human and financial terms -- for people, governments and indeed the economy. Ramping up prevention programs, worldwide, is the need of the hour.

Top 10 Foods to Lower Your Cholesterol

Dr. M.J. Wegmann | Posted 05.16.2009 | Living


Dr. M.J. Wegmann

When it comes to education and testing, greater numbers amount to greater success, but when it comes to cholesterol the higher the score the worse you often are.

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 03.27.2009 | Living


Irene Rubaum-Keller

It is estimated that 50 million Americans have it. Metabolic syndrome, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a dangerous thing to have.

Technology For Brain Health: an Upcoming Revolution

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 03.27.2009 | Living


Alvaro Fernandez

We talk to the CEO of Baycrest, a brain fitness institute, about why Ontario and Baycrest chose to become pioneers in this area, and discuss some of the main opportunities, and challenges.

A "S.A.D." Lifestyle

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs | Posted 12.18.2008 | Living


Dr. Jeffrey McCombs

Obama keeps reminding us that we need to prepare ourselves for making sacrifices in order to correct the excesses of the past. This applies as much to our diet as much as it does to the economy.

Debate Takeaway: I'm Worried About McCain's Durability

Pam Atherton | Posted 11.08.2008 | Home


Pam Atherton

Watching the debate, I had the sudden understanding of what people have been saying about McCain. He's 72. The oldest man to run for president. There are some things we need to talk about.

Third Screen: An Interview with Dr. Oliver Sacks

Vickie Karp | Posted 10.27.2008 | Style


Vickie Karp

Music had this amazing ability to allow [transfixed patients] to move and speak and think. It was very startling. I've seen it numerous times since, but it still astounds me.

Sleep Too Much?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.18.2008 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

The interesting part about the recent study, which focused on more than 93,000 post-menopausal women over a seven-year period, found too much sleep may be harder on our hearts.

Isaac Hayes Cause Of Death: Probable Stroke

AP | WOODY BAIRD | Posted 09.12.2008 | Entertainment


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday. The deep-voiced soul singer die...

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of a Platform - Dallas Platform Meeting

Esther Drew | Posted 08.06.2008 | Home


Esther Drew

Saturday, July 26 at two in the afternoon, I found myself in the living room of Jon and Liesl McQuillan. This, my first chance to attend a Democratic ...

Low Levels of Air Pollution Pose Stroke Risk

Environmental News Network | Posted 06.10.2008 | Green


Short-term exposure to low levels of particulate air pollution may increase the risk of stroke or mini-stroke, according to findings that suggest curr...

Lack Of Sleep May Be Deadly

Reuters | Ben Hirschler | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


People who do not get enough sleep are more than twice as likely to die of heart disease, according to a large British study released on Monday. Alth...