Peace of Healthy Advice
Recent polls suggest that today’s turbulent economy has 8 out of 10 adults on edge. And while unease about financial woes is valid, anxiety is downright counterproductive. Finding peace is possible… and it can...
Your Health. Your Lifestyle. Vitamins and Minerals
Pizza Power
While certain versions of the Italian favorite don’t do much for the waistline, you can make your pizza nutritionally sound without sacrificing taste. Indulge with these healthy ideas: Change the crust. Raise the fiber...
White Coat Syndrome
If hypertension mysteriously manifests because a health professional slips on the cuff, you’re not alone. Nearly 20% of the population suffers from white coat syndrome, a condition that induces elevated numbers in the doctor’s...
Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT comes in a dazzling array of creams, pessaries, gels, implants, and tablets. It’s the medical approach to dealing with menopause. What is HRT? When you go through menopause, your body stops producing the...
Food Proper Packing
Soups, Stews, And Sauces Freeze in plastic bags. For easier filling, stand an open 1-quart bag inside a 2-liter soda bottle with the top cut off. Lay the filled bag flat on the counter....
Food Mushrooms
Black trumpets What they taste like Also known as black chanterelles, they have a kind of smoky flavor. And a tiny splash of Scotch in the pan will bring it out even more. How...
Fabulous fungi
How to pick the best wild mushrooms and make delicious dishes You can find button mushrooms year-round. But in the fall more flavorful wild varieties are in season and easier to find. They cost...
Jack-o-Health
Pumpkins abound during this month of harvest festivals and Halloween, selected mostly for their decorative appeal and use in desserts. But behind that carved face hide benefits beyond the porch lantern or pie tin:...
Morning Sickness
If you suffer from motion sickness, you’ll know that horrible, queasy feeling that doesn’t go away until you stop moving. Morning sickness is just like that – but there’s no opportunity to stop! In...
Combo Meal?
When you think combo meal, you probably think French fries — not exactly a health booster. But you can capitalize on the nutrition synergy of merging certain foods: Plump produce: According to research, “good”...
The best moisturizers for your body
All body lotions are supposed to moisturize. That’s their main purpose, after all. But some come with bigger promises, like “long-lasting relief” and “non-irritating”. Then there’s the matter of what’s inside. Flip over just...
Charting New Waters
Is the monotony of life chewing up your adventurous spirit and holding you back from real changes? Use lessons from the controversial Christopher Columbus to seek a fresh frontier and discover a whole new...
Deceptive Risks
73 million Americans suffer from or are on the brink of developing diabetes. While known risk factors like obesity, age, and genetics raise your risk, new studies suggest diabetes has a sneaky side. For...
The Great Pretenders
Down each grocery aisle, snack packages flaunt nutritional promises. Compare these 3 to some smarter options that could serve you better: Baked potato chips: While baked brands contain less overall fat than the greasy...
Say Cheese
While a smile is natural when you’re pleased, studies suggest it’s important regardless of mood. A grin not only bumps up optimism, it evokes health and happiness from a biochemical level. Turning up the...
Outfitted for Fitness
While you do have to accommodate seasonal climate changes when considering your exercise garb, bowing to fads over function can drain your wallet without furthering your fitness. Keep these hints in mind: Leave the...
Forget those 8 glasses a day
If you’re guzzling eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day – or shoot for that goal, anyway – you might be drinking more than your body really needs. Yes, the advice that you’ve been...
Pet Peeves
Studies show animal companionship can lower stress, lessen depression, and even reduce blood pressure. But furry friends can quickly turn to foes if wheezing and sneezing set in. With 70% of the population housing...
Organize Your Health
Your health history shouldn’t be lost in the clutter. Get a handle on your family’s records with these simple tips: Create a file for each person with name, Social Security number, birth date, and...
Brush Up
If you brush your teeth twice a day that’s enough, right? Not necessarily. Half-hearted, rushed brushing may not prevent cavities — and may even harm teeth and gums. To make sure your pearly whites...
Keeping tabs on your blood pressure can save your life
You probably don’t need a scale to tell you if your weight is too high. But when it comes to another important number – your blood pressure – you might not know whether you’re...
Healthy Hydration
Water is essential to every major process and function in the body — from circulation to digestion — so it’s important to keep it replenished. While refueling needs may vary, here are a few...
Football Fan Fare
It’s tailgate time, and there’s nothing like gathering before the game to fuel up for all the fun. Score points for creativity with these healthy twists on traditional temptations: Double coverage nachos. In place...
Could a humble stir-fry be your life saver?
When Marla Maples Trump, ex-wife of the U.S. billionaire Donald Trump, goes into the kitchen to whip up a meal for herself and daughter Tiffany, she pours a dash of Bragg Organic Olive Oil...
Influencing Influenza
Each year 5%-10% of the US population will get the flu — and more than 200,000 will be hospitalized due to complications. But you can battle and beat the bug by arming yourself with...
Preventing Cervical Cancer
Being told you have abnormal cells on your cervix can be extremely frightening. But it doesn’t necessarily mean you have cervical cancer – and there’s plenty you can do to prevent cervical cancer. Around...
Subliminal Programming
Procrastination, laziness, insecurity — they’re negative temptations that masquerade as valid excuses. Snuff out their destructive whispers and kindle determination with positive sparks. The flames of encouragement, duty, and will can ignite an attitude...
Health-Insurance shockers
Despite reform, your medical insurance coverage can still have lots of holes. We not only have the most expensive health-care system in the world, we also have the most complicated. There are lots of...
Do I need to take my vitamins or mineral pills with a meal?
It depends on the vitamin or mineral, but generally it’s best to take them with food because taking them solo could upset your stomach. Linking your vitamin regimen to a specific meal can also...
Vitamins QA
Should I take USANA supplements with a meal? There are several reasons it can be beneficial to take dietary supplements with food or a complete meal. One reason is to buffer the stomach (especially...