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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