When not to get a Pap Test
If you dutifully visit your ob-gyn for a Pap smear every year, you might want to change your routine. There are new government guidelines for the test, which checks for abnormal changes in cells...
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Low Impact
While a high–intensity kickboxing class will get you sweating, plenty of low–impact options can get the job done too. If you want to boost cardiovascular health while staying gentle on your joints, try some...
Hot Flash
The old adage says to feed a cold and starve a fever — advice medical experts don’t endorse. But it can be hard to know what to do when the mercury spikes. Learn how...
Scratching the Surface
Whether you bite, tap, or polish them, your nails serve a purpose that goes beyond nervous habits and decorative flair. Nails protect the tips of fingers and toes, while helping you pick things up....
Budding Health
April showers may bring May flowers, but studies show that fragrant blossoms do more than freckle the landscape with vibrant charm. They can actually benefit your emotional and mental health. Take advantage of this...
Sound Check
Those openings on the side of your head do more than hold up your glasses; they capture every tone, clang, and whisper that ripples past your hair. So don’t give them the silent treatment....
Health in a Pot
Though it may be getting warmer, you don’t have to stow away that slow–cooker. Known for their convenience, crock pots serve up a full meal with barely the flick of a switch… provided you...
Mad About Salad
Whether they’re the leafy greens starter, the noodle dish at a potluck, or the potato favorite found at every barbeque, salads come in many different forms. Try these creative ways for tossing a nutritionally...
Defense Strategies
Natural disasters across the country or on the other side of the world may give you reason to think about your own susceptibility. Properly prepare for an emergency in the event Mother Nature’s wrath...
A look at omega fatty acids
DEBATE ABOUT omega fatty acids has increased over the last decade. While separating fact from myth can be frustrating, let’s attempt to do just that. What are omega fatty acids? Contrary to popular belief,...
Why we need to talk about light bladder leakage
HERE’S A QUICK health survey: Do you ever suffer from heartburn? Dandruff? How about light bladder leakage? Chances are that most people wouldn’t want to answer that last question. Yet light bladder leakage is...
Understanding beef – Choosing the right cut makes the perfect meal
DELICIOUS, SUCCULENT BEEF makes a great centerpiece at spring picnics, summer Canada, because arguably the world’s best beef is produced here. But to get the best results for your recipe, it’s important to choose...
Spic and Span
Tidying up removes physical as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual litter. With a place for everything and everything in its place, you can focus energy on hobbies, exercise, and rest — vital feathers...
Five simple exercises you can do right at your desk
Don’t let a work day spent at a cubicle limit your activity. When you work in an office situation, you’re sitting a lot and it’s good to kind of get up and move around....
Feminine Essentials
What better time to share the gift of health with the women in your life. Or to stop and take inventory to address your own needs. Put a bow on these ideas for enhancing...
Beefy Beverages
Liquid calories can sabotage weight loss efforts. Use today to say good–bye to unhealthy refreshments padding your frame: Scrap the frap. Blended java drinks often contain whole milk, spoonfuls of sugar, and dessert–like ingredients...
Mental Health Month – May
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA has been observing May as Mental Health Month since 1949. Their platform for 2012 is a call to action to recognize and care for mental illness. “Do More for 1 in...
Protect Yourself from Lyme disease
THE DEER TICK that carries the spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochete) that causes Lyme disease is as big as the head of a pin. But don’t let the size fool you. These spirochetes can cause plenty...
Step-by-Step Approach for Bed Wetters
By Dr. Bill Sears AROUND 15 PERCENT of 5-year-olds still wet their beds, and boys outnumber girls four to one. As a pediatrician for more than 40 years, I want to dispel the myth...
A closer look at Arthritis
Arthritis defies stereotypes. That’s because arthritis is not a singular, specific disease: There are more than 150 different types of arthritis in existence, affecting more than 50 million Americans and counting. Cases are expected...
Distinctly Grain
A diet rich in whole grains may be just the prescription for lower cholesterol, better BMI, lower cancer risk, and a more regular digestive system. But while whole wheat may be the most common,...
Fast Break
Even though sitting and chewing is the best way to eat, some days just don’t give you time to pull up a chair. Dubbed the most important meal of the day, breakfast often takes...
Pressure Gauge
While 1 out of 3 people suffers from hypertension, the direct cause of the condition remains largely veiled. Of course, genetics, race, and age do play a part, but evidence shows smoking, overweight, alcohol,...
Let the Sun Shine Down on Me
Every time you step outdoors, you’re taking in more than just fresh air — you’re also getting your daily dose of vitamin D. When exposed to sunlight, your body naturally generates the potent nutrient...
Finding the Strength to Train
Have you heard the myth that strength training will cause you to bulk up? The truth is strength training is an important part of a healthy lifestyle; it raises metabolism, promotes balance/coordination, and enhances...
Dishing Out Good Health
Nutritious meals should be part of your lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in your favorite foods every now and then. Here are a few ways to enjoy guilt–free meals, without piling...
Child’s Health Suffers Because Of Fast Food Diet
Every once in a while, I get on my soapbox about children’s health and the terrible diet of most children nowdays. As more and more people slip into a fast food diet, the children...
Helpful Mother’s Day and household tips
Here’s this month’s most helpful hint: Mother’s Day is May 11. Don’t forget! Rub Vick’s VapoRub on the bottom of your feet before hitting the sack to help that consistent cough. Be sure to...
How to improve sleep
While feeling a little sluggish every once in a while is normal, feeling tired a few days a week can be an ominous warning of things to come. Lack of sleep can lead to...
Keep a Keen Eye on Vision Savings
You don’t need 20/20 sight to spot ways to save on the high cost of glasses and contacts. You just need to know where to look. If you’re among the two-thirds of adults who...