Category: Health News

Sure a breath of fresh air invigorates and calms. But plenty of research suggests that nature’s lush gardens, golden rays, and cool breezes may have holistic healing powers. During Great Outdoors Month, help your...

Do pesky bugs and insects make a beeline for your body as soon as your skin’s in sight? If you get nabbed, try some of these simple remedies for zapping sting and quelling itch:...

It’s National Safety Month. Rev your mind with these driver safety reminders: Hang up the phone. The Institute of Highway Safety suggests you’re 4 times more likely to crash while chatting on your mobile…...

You’ve probably seen x-rays at your doctor’s office. To the untrained eye, the image can look pretty vague and murky. Sometimes they’re not much better for doctors. Now, doctors are studying a new technology...

While Old Glory symbolizes the spirit of a nation, flags raised by your body often denote something more physical in nature: illness. Be on alert for these subtle cues that could signify a sinister...

Everyone gets down in the dumps at some point. But you don’t have to stay there. Pull yourself up with these boot-strap grabbers: Put on your workout shoes. Physical activity can lift your spirits....

For many people, gardening is an essential, enjoyable part of life. Whether you harvest fruits and veggies, turn your yard into a floral paradise, or a little of both, gardening is great physical activity....

The healing power of honey has been raved about for centuries but scientists are now seriously researching the health benefits – from healing wounds and alleviating IBS to relieving hay fever. A lot of...

Since the 1950s, TV has been a national pastime — so much so that it now consumes over 4 hours a day from the average American, according to Nielsen reports. But even as broadcasts...

Actor Michael J. Fox has become known for more than just his work in the entertainment industry. Since being diagnosed in 1991, Fox has battled Parkinson’s — the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind...

Recession can wreak havoc on your health and financial stress can take its toll on your immune system, making you prone to illness. But if you do get sick, do you resist visiting the...

The hospital is supposed to be the place where people go to get better. However, that same place may be doing more harm to trusting patients than good. The Centers for Disease Control and...

A healthier planet makes for a healthier you. Pollutants and chemicals in the food, water, and air have been blamed for everything from chronic fatigue to infertility to cancer. And while you shouldn’t move...

Beyond your financial demands, many factors can tax your emotional, mental, and physical health. Common burdens left unchecked can squander wellness. From workaholics to soccer moms to kids, Americans today are busier than ever....

Whatever you’re doing, stop right now. Take a moment… and laugh. If you can’t muster a knee-slapping, gut-knotting hoot, even a giggle will do. With enough chuckles, you just might do things like lower...

Open those windows, sweep under the fridge, and dust away those cobwebs. It’s spring cleaning time. While tossing those old newspapers makes your keys easier to find, there are surprising health benefits too: Clutter...

Studies show an optimistic spirit can aid recovery from illness or injury, and even lower your chance of developing dementia and cardiovascular disease. Use these tips to help you find the granules of sweetness...

A standard test given to pregnant women when they go into the hospital to deliver may not be worth the effort, suggest Irish investigators. Their study in 2003 issue of The Lancet finds routine...

While April’s National Lawn and Garden Month celebrates botanical landscape outside your home, many studies tout the health benefits of interior plant life. Of course houseplants can enhance aesthetics, reduce stress, and brighten spirits,...

Smokers trying to kick the habit may have a new option for help. For smokers in whom standard therapy has failed, a combination therapy in a new study resulted in an increased cessation rate...

While craving is a normal part of life, it can cause trouble when we satisfy our cravings by binging. This is also true for alcoholics. Researchers have identified in alcoholics, a part of the...

You’ve probably heard of a vicious circle… you can think of sleep, diet, and exercise as a healthy circle. Each affects the other and, when you give them the importance they deserve, you’ll feel...

Millions of people learn first aid, but not many keep up with changing recommendations. Experts say if you do not keep your first aid skills up to par, you could do more harm than...