Berries Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are all brain boosters. Study found that eating berries can improve your memory in a very short time. Apples An old say “An apple a day keeps the doctor...
The school year may be over — but you can still learn something new this summer. Let the sunshine inspire you to try a new activity or tap into your creative side. Mastering a...
Over 50,000 house fires each year are started by electrical problems, according to the Home Safety Council. Is your home safe and sound? Protect your loved ones — and your property — by following...
Doctors recommend an array of health screenings for both genders, especially as Father Time ticks and tocks. But in between mammograms and prostate checks, you should conduct self–exams at home. Keep tabs on your...
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...
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...
Del-finders for drugs A bunch of apps promise to help you find the best prices on medications. To find out whether they really work, ShopSmart tried four of them – GoodRx, LowestMed, Mobile Rx...
Your home is your castle, but hidden allergens and germ trappers lurk within it. Learn more about some unexpected sources that may be attacking your domain. The kitchen sponge: Thanks to its multipurpose use,...
During the 20th century in the U.S., life expectancy at birth increased by 62 percent, from 47 years in 1900 to 76 years in 2000—a nearly 30-year increase. Improvement in the health status of...
A busy work schedule can present challenges to eating healthy. You have limited time and energy to think about your food choices. It’s tempting to skip meals or to eat foods high in calories,...
Back Pain If the hurt won’t quit, consider an alternative therapy – or two. Recent studies form the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle found that both Swedish massage and yoga significantly relieved chronic...
Music can actually aid both brain and cardiovascular function. One study noted higher cognitive performance among individuals who listened to music while working out. Another determined that heart rate and blood pressure can actually...
While perpetually dousing your hands in alcohol sanitizer or washing obsessively with antibacterial suds may be excessive (experts warn the hygienic craze may be backfiring on our health), there are some things you’d be...
When winter hands off the seasonal baton to spring, synchronize your own equilibrium, both on the job and in the home: Remove dead branches. Even a beautiful flower withers under winter’s frost. To give...
A soothsayer cautioned Julius Ceasar to beware the Ides of March — a prophetic pronouncement given his assassination that date in 44 B.C. But you don’t need superstition to be vigilant against potential health...
As spring peeks over the horizon, birds practice their song and plants shake off the frost. Join them in celebrating the season with these tips for a healthy spring. While pollen drifting into your...
There’s a perfect time for everything in life – including improving your health. Winter (December – March) Brew a pot of liquorice tea It might raise your energy, January is the windiest month and...
Finding the perfect gift can be difficult — and pricey. But it doesn’t have to be. A gift that comes from the heart can be even more precious than one specially selected off the...
Despite high heating costs, you can keep your electric bills down — while maintaining a warm and cozy home. Try some of these energy–saving, cost–effective tips: Install a digital thermostat. Preprogram it to a...
Medical Test O’s Ovarian cancer is scary, but for women with no special risk factors, screening may do more harm than good. In a recent study, those who had annual transvaginal ultrasounds and testing...
Slippery roads and snow can make driving a challenge. But with a few potentially lifesaving tips, you can maneuver to work, drop the kids off at school, or go on a winter vacation… without...
Reading may save your life. (One study found that literacy influences longevity, likely because it reflects education… like healthier lifestyles and better healthcare.) But even if we can read doesn’t mean we do. Complex...
Go ahead – splurge on that gym membership! It might help your migraines, according to a recent study. Almost 100 migraine sufferers cycled indoors three times a week for 40 minutes, attended weekly relaxation...
Does blotting a slice of pizza eliminate any calories? A few, but not many, says the nutritionist. It’s hard to say how many calories you sop up with your napkin – we can’t find...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 2 million people each year acquire an infection while in the hospital. And thanks to an overuse of antibiotics, resistant bacterial infections are on the rise....
Advances in medical technology are credited with early disease detection — which means higher survival rates and better prognoses. But are some diagnostic tools causing the illnesses they aim to expose? According to findings...
The News Before you bite into that juicy burger topped with blue cheese, thick bacon and fried onions, consider this: One in five restaurant calorie listings are incorrect and have at least 100 more...
Even though we now have access to advanced Western medicine and have so many amazing choices when it comes to health care, good health does not start with your doctor. It starts with you!...
It’s the start of a brand new year. Like most, you’re probably hoping your resolutions will produce a thicker wallet and slimmer waistline. Too often, though, the novelty just gathers dust. Give your plans...
Staying active outdoors during the winter can be great for your health. But it’s important to be vigilant when planning extended outdoor excursions; overexposure to cold and wind poses the risk of frostbite. This...