Identify Cancer Symptoms

Sure, smart, healthy women get that annual Pap and do the monthly breast self-exam in the shower. Right? (Right?!) But did you know…? There are nearly two dozen cancer symptoms women are likely to ignore just because they think they’re doing all they can.

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Protect Yourself From Sun Poisoning

The brightest idea under the sun is to avoid overexposure to strong summer rays, says Dr. Andrew Weil, but if you do get sun poisoning, stay cool. There are a few ways to alleviate the symptoms.

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How to Prevent A Stroke

Knowing the typical signs is crucial to properly identifying a stroke--prompt treatment is key to reduce damage. Of course, Dr. Andrew Weil reminds, it’s better to address risk factors before things go that far.


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Breastfeeding Protects Hearts of Mothers

Breastfeeding has long been known to be good for baby. A report in Obstetrics and Gynecology (May 2009) suggests that breastfeeding also protects women who breastfeed from heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.


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A Broken Heart

You’ve always suspected it, you hopeless romantic. And here’s the proof as well as the proper medical term. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—a broken heart—mimics symptoms of a heart attack.

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Craving for Junk Food ??

How often have you wished for someone to blame for the overload of junk food in our diets? Could it be that genes are responsible? That’s right--blame your parents.

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Playing is Important for Your Health

First play this game--

Answer: Dutch historian Johan Huizinga (1872-1945) once described it as the defining characteristic of our species.

Question: What is “play”?

Now go read the article about how play can make you and your brain and your body healthier.

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Teenagers Not Getting Enough Sleep

According to the June issue of Pediatrics magazine, only one in five teens gets enough sleep every night. You might be surprised to find out what they're doing instead--and what parents can do about.

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Just a Couple of the Benefits of Yoga

It’s no stretch to say that “down dog” can be uplifting. If you’re feeling bummed out, it can be hard to get the motor going, but even a few minutes a day of yoga make for a stronger body and mind. Relax, take a deep breath and go.

Yoga and better sex

Yoga for depression

Big Belly and Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Restless Legs Syndrome

Sleep on this: A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome, a common sleep disorder. Is that really something you can stomach?
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Being Seated for Long Time Can Have Surprisigly Bad Effects

You’re going to want to sit down for this news from sixwise.com—the surprising research about what being seated does to your health…and your waistline.

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Improve Your Health Simply by Walking

Take a few small steps for yourself, and a few giant leaps for your health. Walking is the simplest—and cheapest and safest--way to get in your exercise. No matter how busy, broke or clumsy you think you are. Sure it’s easy, but it’s not “too easy.”

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What Fish to Eat and What Fish to Avoid

Not all fish are equal, reminds Donna Gates, creator of The Body Ecology Diest. Remind yourself of the many good reasons to eat the right kinds of fish as well as which to avoid for health and/or eco reasons.

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Some Great and Tasty Salad Ideas

Same old salads got you down? Turn over a newer, greener leaf with these colorful, fresh ideas for zesty, zippy summer salads. Your croutons will be green with envy.

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What if You Are Trying But Can't Lose Weight

You’ve always suspected there’s a secret to losing weight, and you were almost right. In fact, Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom claims, there are four basic “hidden” reasons that people who are trying hard fail to lose weight. Find out what they are and what you can do about them.

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Seven Steps for Emotional Health

Yourtotalhealth names seven steps to strengthen your emotional health. Feel better and you’ll be healthier.

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Treating Fibromyalgia Naturally

Follow this link to a lengthy but fascinating and comprehensive article on treating fibromyalgia naturally. Nurse practitioner Marcelle Pick says people with fibro can improve significantly, even recover entirely, by learning to nurture their bodies from the inside out. Take a look at these options for feeling better without medications—and without the side effects related to those medications.

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