Frontline: Diabetes Treatment; Exercise for Improving Memory; Colorectal Cancer Risk
New Guidelines for Diabetes Treatment The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recently released its 2018…
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Editor’s Note: Recognize and Get Help for Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in his or her lifetime. Anxiety is a normal…
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Improve Your Communication With Your Cardiologist
You know how important it is to understand your doctor’s explanations of medical conditions, test…
Who’s Who in Mental Treatment
There are dozens of different types of mental health professionals. They vary in their educational…
Can I Catch Up on Sleep?
Whether you’re working nights or binge-watching Game of Thrones, skimping on sleep is bad for…
Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Remedy or Scam?
Some in the media have touted apple cider vinegar as a miracle cure-all. Wishful thinking,…
Research Roundup: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Diabetes; Whole Grains
Food Combats Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Regularly eating foods like blueberries, whole grains, ginger, and specific…
Our Pick: Pecans!
The Folklore. A true American nut, pecans first took root in North America, where they…
Cut the Saturated Fats
Saturated fats. Chances are, nothing good comes to mind when you hear those words. That’s…
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Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
Here’s some news that we should all take to heart: the Centers for Disease Control…
Smart Swamps for Meat
People are changing their diets—they’re eating less meat. Whether to improve health, the environment, or…
Know When to Go Organic
The health value of organic food is a frequent topic of debate, heating up each…
Is Coffee Bad For You
The once maligned beverage has emerged in recent years as a sort of health food,…
1. Introduction: What Is the Prostate?
Hidden deep within the male pelvis is a small gland the size of a walnut…
When a Staph Infection Becomes Serious
A “staph infection” (pronounced “staff” infection) is caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. You can recognize a…
MRSA Is a Drug-Resistant Bacteria Living in Your Environment
MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is like an out-of-control freight train. It can be stopped, but…
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Know What to Expect
Like many men over age 65, you feel the effects of aging. You’ve lost some…
What’s Causing Your Hair Loss?
We all lose about 100 hairs a day without noticing any obvious hair loss. If…
This Is Your Brain on French Fries—How Food Can Cause Depression Symptoms
According to the World Health Organization, depression affects more than 350 million people of all…
Prevent Blood Clots in Your Legs by Staying Mobile
They call it “economy class syndrome.” It occurs when blood clots form in the veins…
The Benefits of Eating Fish
Eating fish regularly is one of the best ways to ensure good heart health, according…
Viruses 101: A Guide to What’s Making You Ill
Welcome to the new season of America’s Got Viruses. From a common cold to Zika,…
Speech Therapy: What is It and How Can You Do It at Home?
Nearly 7.5 million Americans have difficulty using their voices, claims the National Institute on Deafness…
1. A Blood Pressure Primer
How Your Heart Functions Think of your heart as a pump, about the size of…
Poor Circulation Is Nothing to Ignore
Do you feel like your hands or feet are on “pins and needles”? That’s one…
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Conclusion
They say that knowledge is power. If that’s true, then this special report should give…
6. Medications That Manage Your Cholesterol
You’re doing all the right things to improve your lipid profile. You’ve shed some extra…
Annual Physical: Still a Best Practice for Staying Healthy
It’s ironic that while many people are avoiding the doctor for fear of what it…
3. Know Your Cardiovascular Risk
You’ve taken pretty good care of yourself. You eat right, don’t smoke, and stay pretty…
7 Reasons Why Fermented Foods Are Healthy
Fermentation—a chemical process by which a carbohydrate is converted into an alcohol or an acid—has…
Is Seltzer Water Healthy?
Although clean, filtered water is your best choice for hydration (some say reverse osmosis water…
2. Cholesterol and Your Heart
To understand how cholesterol affects your cardiovascular health, it helps to understand the workings of…
1. The Basics of Cholesterol
“My doctor says my cholesterol is through the roof. I really have to do something…
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In some ways, your blood vessels are akin to that problematic plumbing in your kitchen….
Food Safety: How to Protect Yourself from Food-Borne Illnesses
Did you know there are more than 200 diseases that get spread through our food?…
Sauna Benefits Are a Hot Commodity
Wikipedia says every house in Finland has a sauna, and it’s no wonder when you…
8 Surprising High-Estrogen Symptoms in Men
Too much estrogen isn’t a problem just for women, men can also experience high estrogen…
6. Medication for Arthritis
illions of Americans suffer on a daily basis from the pain, reduced mobility, and loss…
Kidney Stones: How to Manage the Pain and Discomfort
The first thing most people think about kidney stones is that passing one can be…
Brain Food: What to Eat to Protect Your Memory
When it comes to memory power and concentration, selecting the right “brain food” is essential,…
1. Introduction to Arthritis
If you have pain, stiffness, warmth, swelling, or redness of a joint, you may well…
High-Energy Diet: 5 Ways to Fuel Your Body
Our bodies, as many say, are like cars; they need the right kind of fuel…
Frostbite Symptoms: Exposure to the Elements Can Land You in an ER
On a late Sunday winter evening, I received a patient in the Emergency Department with…
E. Coli: How to Protect Yourself From This Bacteria’s Dangerous Strains
Whether you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably been hearing a lot…
Fish: One of the Best Foods That Help Depression
As a Pacific Northwesterner, I am surrounded by good seafood. Fish is one of my…
Healthy Breakfast Ideas That Don’t Sacrifice Flavor or Satisfaction
Most people start their day with a breakfast full of sugar-laden foods that interfere with…
How to Overcome Migraines Naturally
The migraine headache is one of the top 20 most debilitating disorders in developed countries….
Balance Exercises for Seniors
There’s no way around it: As time passes, we tend to lose muscle mass, our…