Thursday, November 5, 2009

Power of Diet

Omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest killer of Americans and more deadly than excess intake of trans fat.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Maximize Odds of Thwarting Breast Cancer

A new study provides good news for women, things they can do to protect themselves against risk of breast cancer.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Sniffing Out Flu Season

Regular nasal cleansing using a neti pot can keep your sinuses clear of disease-causing microorganisms.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

You Don’t Have to Be a Drug Addict to Die From a Drug Overdose

Many people from teens to the elderly mix their own prescriptions with over-the-counter medicines or worse, illicit drugs or alcohol with no heed to the warnings about such risks on their Rx bottles. Dangerous combinations could put you at risk of everything from car accidents to liver failure or sudden death.

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Friday, October 30, 2009

Yes, You Can Drink Too Much -- Water

While we constantly hear about how healthy water is for our systems, too much of a good thing is possible. Drinking lots of water in a short period of time, say several gallons in a few hours, can lead to "water intoxication." Although rare, this can be quite dangerous, and even fatal, if not treated promptly and properly.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ditch the Dinnerware or Try These Tips to Avoid Excess Calories

Throughout the decades dishware has gotten bigger and bigger to meet the demands of our growing appetites. Of course, expanding dishes lead to expanding waistlines or at least that’s what some researchers believe.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life

What are your chances of living to age 100? You might be surprised to learn that being outgoing, running, and eating raspberries will help.

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