Health And Fitness

New Hope For Treating A Common Condition There is encouraging news for the millions of Americans who now suffer from some form of mental illness. Word Count:379
Scentsational Weight Loss More people are getting a whiff of the secret to weight-loss success. It's your nose. Word Count:207
Working With Your Physician To Identify And Manage The Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease Although there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, many effective medications are now available to treat the symptoms. Word Count:982
How To Dine Safely When Eating Out Although most wait staff and restaurant personnel are fully trained in food safety today, even some of the best restaurants are capable of committing mistakes that can lead to foodborne illness. Word Count:484
It's Time To Think About Their Lunch Drinks Nutritionists say that flavored milk can be a secret weapon to help kids drink more milk and get the calcium and protein their growing bodies need. Word Count:583
A Healthy Eye Is A Beautiful Eye To ensure that your eyes remain healthy and beautiful, you may need to look more closely at the value of an annual exam. Word Count:429
New Survey Findings Reveal Emotional And Physical Toll Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Advancement Of Treatment Through "Generations" Progress made so far in education and treatment will continue our efforts to increase awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and improve patients' quality of life. Word Count:490
Important Health Resource For Men An informative Web site offers help and hope to the over 186,000 American men who, each year, are diagnosed with one of the most common, serious health conditions they can face. Word Count:411
High Heels: Friend Or Foe? Once might be a fluke, but when two Miss USAs in a row fall while walking in high heels, you know women everywhere have a problem. Word Count:183
Nutrition Label 101--A Week Of Super Shopping Lessons If you don't want to take a lot of time shopping, the Nutrition Facts label is the tool to help you decide what to buy. Word Count:441
Choosing Between Generic And Brand Name Drugs Understanding the difference between generic and brand name drugs could be good for your wallet and your health. Word Count:422
Does Your Home Make The Grade? Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality Make your home a cleaner place with these tips. Word Count:456
Orphan Drugs Give Patients With Rare Illnesses New Hope The Orphan Drug Act is paving a way for rare disease medicines. Word Count:569
California Avocados Act As "Nutrient Booster" For Athletes And Non-Athletes Alike This recipe, made with California avocados, combines all the performance nutrition essentials into one delicious dish--carbohydrates, lean protein and beneficial fats. Word Count:596
It's Clear: Glass Is In For Food Storage One fact is becoming clear to America's health-conscious home cooks. The most nutritious food may be a little healthier when served or reheated in a glass container. Word Count:380
Constant Cough? Short Of Breath? It Might Be COPD If you are diagnosed with COPD, there is hope. Word Count:367
Senior Safety: The Prepaid Phone Connection Experts say there's a particular group of consumers who are not getting all they can from cell phones--seniors. Word Count:427
When Choosing A Home, Ask About Heating And Cooling When shopping for a home, it makes sense to consider the home's heating and cooling system. Word Count:322
Healing Health Care For Small Business Some analysts say that small businesses are disproportionately burdened by health care costs. Word Count:364
Finding Relief For A Chronic, Painful Condition People with a form of IBS may find relief thanks to a new application for an established drug. Word Count:651
Sinus Sufferers Don't Have To Put Up With The Symptoms For the millions of Americans who suffer from sinus problems throughout the year, nasal and sinus symptoms impact daily life. Word Count:349
Family Meals For Less Than $3 A Serving A delicious, nutritious dinner for four can be easy to make and inexpensive to put together. Word Count:372
When Two Are Better Than One: Helping African Americans With High Blood Pressure Manage Their Condition High blood pressure can be easily measured and successfully treated. Word Count:618
Study Participants Help Find New Treatments A new clinical trial may offer an option to thousands of Americans living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Word Count:303
Steering Clear Of Road Rage It's important to put the brakes on your emotions whenever you get behind the wheel. Word Count:336
Seniors: How To Manage Prescription Drug Costs Simple steps to keep out-of-pocket costs in check. Word Count:385
Don't Be Fooled By Psoriasis: You Can't Catch It A little knowledge and a bit of forethought can help protect many young--and not-so-young--Americans from a distressing form of discrimination. Word Count:315
It's Hard To Ignore The Sounds Of A Snore How many times has your bed partner's snoring been so loud that you were forced to sleep in a different room? If your sleep suffers because you can't ignore your loved one's snore, you're not alone. Word Count:903
Things That Fall Under A New Mom's Radar With so much to do in preparation for the new baby, there are a few things that some parents, and not just new ones, accidentally let fall under the radar. Word Count:916
Parents: It's A Good Time To Catch Up On Missed Vaccinations If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, check with your doctor about getting back on track. Word Count:352
Kettlebell Training Making A Fitness Comeback The "kettlebell," a cast-iron weight that looks like a flat-bottom cannonball with a handle, and a favorite of 18th century circus strongmen, is now catching on as the hottest new trend in American fitness. Word Count:378
Active Seniors Wanted A growing number of retired seniors who are looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others and earn some extra money are getting back into the workforce. Word Count:141
Take Charge Of Your Heart Health: Know Your Cholesterol Levels If you thought cancer was the leading cause of female deaths in the United States, think again. Word Count:586
New Kit Gives Patients Peace Of Mind When Managing A Serious Disease Strategies for preventing and managing adrenal crises. Word Count:366
New Fun Site Where Girls Learn To Be Healthy There's a new site for adolescent girls to learn about diseases that affect them and how to prevent infections. Word Count:401
Drink Goji Juice To Your Health A daily glass of fruit juice can help keep you in blooming health. Word Count:422
Healthy Smiles Get An A+ Proper oral health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That's why many parents want their children to get a good grade when it comes to school-year dental care. Word Count:338
Keeping A Kid-Healthy Home Pound for pound, kids eat, drink and breathe much more than adults and are therefore exposed proportionately to more contaminants that food, beverages or the air might contain. Word Count:400
Medications And The Older Adult The good news is modern medicines can help people live longer and better lives. Word Count:615
Inviting Men To Stay On Track For Better Prostate Health A campaign has been launched urging men to have routine checkups for prostate cancer and to seek multidisciplinary treatment if diagnosed. Word Count:630
Drawing Inspiration From Disability Increasingly, individuals with a physical disability are making a contribution on the job in community service and the arts. At the same time, they are helping to redefine what it means to be disabled. Word Count:374
School Lunch Packing 101 Busy parents know the start of the school year equates to a packed planner filled with everything from recitals to soccer games to parent-teacher conferences. Word Count:469
For A Heart-Y Boost, Grab A Handful Of Almonds Scientific evidence suggests that 1.5 ounces a day of nuts, such as almonds, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Word Count:381
Helping Prevent Depression In Older Adults Spending time with older adults, especially those in care facilities, can help prevent depression--for them and for you. Word Count:455
Moving Children To Learn: Tips For Parents Whether it's dancing, running or just playing outside, it's a smart idea to keep kids moving--and for more reasons than you might expect. Word Count:378
Teacher Learns The ABC's Of Balancing Cancer And Career Eight years ago, Suzanne Carlson joined the ranks of a workforce that is hundreds of thousands strong: American cancer survivors. Word Count:842
Tips For Medication Management Pharmacist Carrie Sacky answers questions about proper medication use. Word Count:434
Empowering Patients With Online Information Doctors are increasingly accessing the Web as a routine part of patient care, looking up the most current health information. Word Count:455
Supplements Help Young Eyes A new study from the Vision Science Laboratory at the University of Georgia suggests that nutritional support for eye health should begin much earlier than previously thought. Word Count:376
Seeing A Screen Legend Clearly Technological advances in recent years have made cataract surgery faster, safer, more comfortable and ultimately more effective. Word Count:561
Do As I Say AND As I Do--Parents Need To Be Role Models For Healthful Eating Here are some easy steps parents can take to keep their kids happy. Word Count:530
Insurers Stress Lifesaving Role Of Colorectal Screenings When colon cancer is diagnosed in an early stage, there are more options for successful treatment. Word Count:353
Resources For Caregivers If you are one of the more than 10 million Americans caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, you have a lot to handle. Fortunately, there are a number of resources that can help. Word Count:167
A Journey with Breast Cancer: Keys to One Woman's Survival The earlier cancer is found, the better the chances are that the treatment will work. Word Count:751
Tips To Stretch Your Food Dollar Helpful tips to buy more with less. Word Count:433
Straight Talk About Pain: Arm Yourself With Information To Better Communicate At The Doctor's Office The first step in receiving a proper diagnosis and effective treatment for chronic pain is to communicate clearly with your doctor. Word Count:545
To Seize The Day--Snooze The Night One of the best ways to make the most of every day is to lie down and get your zzz's. Word Count:427
A Place For Mom: Making The Right Choice For many baby boomers, it's not just their retirement to think about, it's finding the right place for their aging parents to live. Word Count:470
Feast Your Eyes On Eye Healthy Foods Studies show eating foods rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Word Count:611
A Growing Health Concern Among An Aging Population For people with atrial fibrillation--when the heart beats more than 300 times per minute--anticoagulants are often prescribed. Word Count:539
Delivering Help Where It Is Needed One organization is helping patients get the medical care they need--including prescription medicines--after such natural disasters as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. Word Count:382
What Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer Treatment There are more prostate cancer treatments available today than ever before. Word Count:411
Could Your Child Have Autism? Early intervention, diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with autism. Word Count:416
Tips To Help Women Get A Better Night's Sleep Speaking with your healthcare provider about prescription insomnia medications can be an important step in finding an appropriate insomnia treatment. Word Count:415
Spa Experiences Hit Home Relaxing at home may soon be less work. Word Count:312
Do Your Homework On Head Lice Tips to help keep head lice from being present at school roll call this year. Word Count:212
Understanding Menopause: A Simple Questionnaire Could Help Every woman is unique. Word Count:524
Improving Care For Soldiers And Their Families Through an annual symposium, severely wounded soldiers, and their families, Army leadership identify the most important issues in soldier care. Word Count:409
A Medicare Benefit That Can Save Your Life Medicare recipients who smoke or have smoked, or have a family history of AAA, can get a free, one-time screening. Word Count:169
Teaching Students To Score On And Off The Field When school bells ring, the sound of a referee's whistle is usually not far behind. Word Count:352
Straight Talk About Drug Benefit Plans While drug benefit plans have become more common, there are still aspects of these benefits that some consumers can find confusing. Word Count:394
Fight Flu Health care officials say the best way to get shot of the flu is to get a flu shot. Word Count:278
A New Kind Of Family Road Trip PBS's children's programs and Web content help families get moving on a virtual road trip. Word Count:349
Top 10 Ways To Eat More And Weigh Less There are ways to eat more food and yet feel full on fewer calories. Here are 10 tips. Word Count:370
Legendary Sports Icons, Nadia Comaneci And Mark Spitz, Support Your Personal Best Public Education Campaign Tips on diet, exercise and personal skin care routine. Word Count:820
How To Make Moving Less Stressful For Seniors An estimated 1.6 million people over the age of 65 will move this year. Fortunately, there are ways to make this kind of move less stressful. Word Count:175
Start Kids Cooking In The Garden One way to increase kids' interest in healthy eating is to start them growing nutritious foods in the garden. Word Count:485
Maintaining Men's Health Maintain good health and enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Word Count:482
Small Steps, Big Rewards for Families with a History of Gestational Diabetes Small steps to prevent diabetes. Word Count:411
Tips For Packing Healthier School Lunches Lunches that make the nutritional grade can help your kids get better grades. Word Count:343
Following The Planner: Four Easy Steps To A Happy And Healthy Play Date By planning ahead, parents can make sure that kids (and grown-ups) have a fun time during play dates. Word Count:645
Sweet News: Omega-3 Can Be Delicious Omega-3 that tastes like a dessert-Sweet! Word Count:136
Nutritious, Easy And Affordable Meals To help keep rising food prices from taking a bigger bite out of your grocery budget, consider stocking up on inexpensive and nutritious staples. Word Count:405
A Supplement's Label Can Indicate Its Quality A growing number of consumers are taking dietary supplements to enhance their health and vitality. Word Count:147
How Hidden Germs Can Threaten Your Family's Health Results of a new global study and survey reveal that while American families are making a concerted effort to keep their homes clean and safe, they could be doing more to help protect themselves and their children from dangerous germs. Word Count:384
The Benefits Of DHA Certain fats are actually very good for you. Word Count:229
Get The Morning Off To A Great Start Stock up and have these delicious, quick breakfasts at your fingertips. Word Count:368
Treating A Common Side Effect Of Cancer Therapy An advanced oral electrolyte solution has been shown to favorably impact both the incidence and severity of a common side effect of cancer therapies. Word Count:364
Live Life With Heart Everyday lifestyle changes, including a nutritious breakfast, can help promote heart health. Word Count:482
100-Calorie Quick Picks 100-calorie snacks that you can try at home. Word Count:416
All's Well That Ends With Dessert Here's a sweet fact that some might consider surprising: Adding a little dessert to your menu could actually help you lose weight. Word Count:311
Elusive Hereditary Disease--Year-Round Allergy To Cold Several hundred people in the United States suffer from Cryopyrin Associated Periodic Syndromes. Word Count:538
Glaucoma Hypertension Diabetes An eye doctor can see things you can't. Word Count:15
A Major Advancement In Cochlear Implants A new cochlear implant system includes the smallest and lightest internal implant and externally worn processor that, for the first time, allows people who are profoundly deaf to hear in "high definition." Word Count:420
Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer With Four Simple Steps Cancer touches near-ly everyone at some point in life. Word Count:418
Two Kinds Of Rice Are Twice As Nice With all the news about the benefits of adding more whole grains to your diet, you may wonder: Which is better--white or brown rice? Word Count:281
Where Are All The Kids? The next time you walk through the neighborhood, you might have a hard time finding a barefoot kid chasing down a toad, or building a tree fort in the woods. Word Count:331
When Outside, Stay Protected From UV Rays Lenses that can be worn indoors and outdoors can help protect people's eyes from the dangers of long-term sun exposure. Word Count:417
Recovering From Stroke Stroke patients report surprisingly high overall life satisfaction. Word Count:551
Sharing Stories Of Breast Cancer Survivors One day soon, a cure for breast cancer will be found. Word Count:373
Mosquito Troubles: More Than Just Itchy Bites Mosquitoes not only bite, but they can also transmit several serious diseases. Word Count:369
Relationship Matters: Learning To Live With MS Couples can learn to get past the issue of MS to build a strong, thriving relationship. Word Count:353
The Recipe For Healthy Skin People know that the foods they eat can affect their waistline, but many might not know how their diet affects their complexion. Word Count:620
Helping Women Have Healthy Relationships From quitting smoking to cutting fat from their diets--and even finding time to meditate--women are increasingly taking steps to remain happy and healthy. Word Count:343
Parents And Kids Cook Up Nutritious Snacks And Family Fun Parents can work with their budding chefs to teach them about good nutrition and how to enjoy healthy food for a lifetime. Word Count:441
A Dream Back On Track There's encouraging news for anyone who has multiple sclerosis. Medication makes it possible for patients to manage the debilitating disease and help regain control of their lives. Word Count:742
Early Detection Essential in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the silent killer due to the advanced stage at which most cases are discovered. Word Count:619
Know Your Risk For Prostate Cancer One of the most prevalent cancers in men is also among the most treatable. Word Count:391
Healthy Idea: Kick The Kids Off The Couch! When the kids are out of school, it's never a good idea to let your couch become a popular parking place for TV watching. Word Count:364
Where To Turn After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Today, thanks to early detection and recent medical advances, women are surviving breast cancer, remaining disease-free and living longer, healthier lives. Word Count:413
Make Sure the "Fresh Air" is Really Fresh According to American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Because of allergens like pollen, allergy sufferers may choose to stay inside during allergy season. Unfortunately, a home's air may not be so fresh either and can contain allergens such as dust mites, pet dander and mold. Word Count:385
Health IT: What Everyone Should Know Electronic access to health care records could improve efficiency of treatment. Word Count:339
"Got Back Pain?" How Back Injuries From Everyday Activities May Cause Painful Muscle Spasms Physicians hear it all the time: "I was just doing some work around the house, and the next thing I knew I could hardly move. My back really hurts!" Word Count:408
Finding Credible Cancer Information More than likely you know someone living with cancer--a family member, friend, neighbor, colleague--or even you. Word Count:326
Serious Gum Disease: A Surprising Complication Of Diabetes There are steps that people with diabetes and people at risk for diabetes should take to maintain good oral care. Word Count:585
Tips To Help You Get Swimsuit Season Ready Fitness guru Kathy Smith provides women with five simple tips to stay committed to their fitness and weight-management goals. Word Count:414
Bloggers Key In On Health Benefits You might already know that the pen is mightier than the sword, but have you heard that blogging could help you fight off bad health? Word Count:358
Medical Breakthrough In the U.S., more than 650,000 patients each year have heart procedures called angioplasties to unblock coronary arteries. Word Count:232
Questions About LASIK: Find Out If It's Right For You The results are in: The FDA determines that LASIK surgery is both safe and effective. Word Count:422
Matters Of The Heart: One Woman's Journey In the United States, coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Word Count:511
Breast Cancer Myths And Tips A three-pronged approach to maximize breast health. Word Count:639
Today's Mattresses Promise Sweeter Dreams Clipping coupons is one thing, but scrimping on sleep is another. Recent studies reveal that most Americans don't get the eight hours of sleep they need at night to perform during the day--and most are lucky to get six, says the National Sleep Foundation. Word Count:346
Relief For Women Experiencing Surgical Menopause A hysterectomy is the second most common surgery (after cesarean) among women of reproductive age. Word Count:475
Your Snacks: Are They Working To Make You Look And Feel Fabulous And Sexy? If you feel like you're constantly having a snack attack, you're not alone. Word Count:549
Dispelling Common Myths About Asthma Information about the myths vs. facts of asthma. Word Count:575
Protect Your Eyes When Doing Home Projects What do a bungee cord, a pan of frying bacon and lawn-care chemicals have in common? Word Count:539
Psoriasis: What Everyone Should Know A new topical medication has been shown to effectively relieve the life-affecting symptoms of psoriasis. Word Count:385
All-Natural Methods For Avoiding Biting Bugs Using all-natural insect repellents is one way parents can protect their children against insect bites, without using chemicals. Word Count:373
Carpets And Allergies: Unraveling The Myths While some say that carpeting can make allergies worse, many believe there's more to the problem. Word Count:153
Find Favorite Products Favorite medicine hard to find? Not anymore. Word Count:218
Web Site Highlights The Nutritional Side Of Hass Avocados This delicious avocado dish is packed with a number of vegetables and can be assembled quickly. Word Count:452
Steering Clear Of The Sting Here are simple tips to make homes and yards less attractive to flying and stinging insects. Word Count:387
4-To-Year-Olds May Need One Less Shot Vaccinations help protect children from serious diseases, but getting your child vaccinated isn't always easy. Word Count:506
Seven Ways To Sharpen Your Brainpower Tips to help keep your mind in shape. Word Count:368
Olympian Offers "Gold Medal" Health Tips and Recipes "Gold medal" tips and recipes to help you be the champion of your kitchen and health. Word Count:400
Web Site Helps Parents Keep Kids From Smoking Parents who are actively involved and educated on the subject can successfully keep their kids from smoking cigarettes and engaging in other negative youth behavior. Word Count:406
Affordable, Portable Tuna Hooks Nutrition Into Your Diet Families on the go looking for a quick, affordable and nutrient-packed meal are hooked on tuna. Word Count:556
Maintaining Proper Cholesterol Levels Consumers may now be able to maintain proper cholesterol levels with less risk of side effects. Word Count:149
Seniors Fight Age-Related Eye Disease With Breakthrough Treatment More than 15 million American seniors live with some form of AMD, a leading cause of blindness in people over 60. Word Count:579
How Low Testosterone Can Affect Men's Lives With symptoms that are physical and emotional, low testosterone can have a significant impact on a man's life. Fortunately, once men recognize the problem, there are solutions. Word Count:622
Students Can Work To End Bullying A unique program that teaches kids the value of kindness may help cut down on bullying in schools. Word Count:343
Expert Answers To Your Questions About Orthodontic Treatment What's the best way to achieve the smile of your dreams? For more than 5 million people, the answer is orthodontic treatment. Word Count:404
For A Nice Peach, Head For South Carolina Everything's peachy at this time of year when heading for South Carolina to savor and sample the harvest fresh from the field. Word Count:373
Strawberries-The Fruit With Anti-Aging Super Powers The addition of antioxidant-rich foods into your diet may be easier than you think. Word Count:341
Keeping Your Family On The Right Track When It Comes To Snacks For many, snacks are a fact of life. The challenge, then, is how to choose healthy snacks that can help to support your family's healthy lifestyle. Word Count:468
Personalized Medicine: It's All About You Genetic tests make diagnosis and treatment as individualized as disease itself. Word Count:311
Antioxidant-Rich Super Spices Offer New Reasons To Season Spices and herbs add flavor and potential health benefits. Word Count:539
Active Disease Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Fortunately, for the 2.1 million Americans living with active rheumatoid arthritis, active participation in disease management may be possible. Word Count:301
Treatment-Resistant Depression Affects Millions of Americans Each Year Up to 35 percent of patients treated for depression may have a little-known condition called Treatment-Resistant Depression. Word Count:673
Shining Some Light On Warm-Weather Lip Protection During the warm-weather months, lips need extra protection against sun damage. Word Count:433
Marking 0 Years Of Cord Blood Transplants Matthew Farrow, the first person cured by a cord blood transplant, honors the doctors who made his procedure possible. Word Count:471
Tips For Staying Safe During Severe Weather Communication, preparation and proper supplies are the keys to staying safe when severe weather hits. Word Count:382
Chiropractor, Athletic Trainer For The U.S. Olympic Track Team Offers Training Tips Anyone Can Use Having worked with athletes for more than 20 years, Los Angeles-based chiropractor and certified athletic trainer Dr. Glenn Lowenberg has heard about nearly every ache and pain in the book--and he has some tips on how to alleviate pain. Word Count:512
Doing The Body Good Tantalizing flavors and classic pudding taste team with one-third fewer calories than Kozy Shack's traditional puddings to help make smart lifestyle choices easier. Word Count:192
Make Your Salads Sing Here's good news about health. Word Count:433
Tips For Tinnitus Approximately 50 million Americans deal with tinnitus--a ringing, whooshing or buzzing sound in the ear that is heard only by the sufferer. In the worst cases, this condition can be extremely debilitating psychologically--some say that the famous artist Vincent van Gogh may have had tinnitus, which led him to cut off his ear. Word Count:258
Watch Your Cholesterol High blood cholesterol can cause heart trouble. But you can help control your cholesterol levels. Word Count:392
Asthma Q And A With Jackie Joyner-Kersee And A Specialist Pharmacist Talking to your doctor and pharmacist about generics may offer significant cost savings. Word Count:793
Probiotics: More Than Just Yogurt Probiotics have become one of the latest buzzwords in digestive health. Word Count:510
Making Tomorrow's Health Care Decisions Today When it comes to making decisions about the kind of health care they'll receive in the future, many Americans are willing to put off those decisions for as long as possible. Word Count:429
A New Treatment For A Common Side Effect Of Opioid Pain Management A new treatment option may help advanced-illness patients receiving palliative care. Word Count:534
Finally...A Healthy Alternative To Soda At home and at school, children now have a fizzy, flavorful and, most importantly, healthy beverage option. Word Count:262
Enjoy An Active Outdoor Lifestyle Families enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle know that grilling and camping, among other fun activities, present some dangers, especially burns. Word Count:257
Restoring Scalp And Hair Health Removing the buildup of styling products, residues and dead skin cells on the scalp can go a long way toward maintaining a healthy-looking head of hair. Word Count:309
Olympic Athletes Share Health Challenges When it comes to their health, great athletes can often face great health challenges as well, whether in or out of the sports arena. Word Count:399
Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About Drinking Water Information from water quality experts can help clear up confusion and common misconceptions. Word Count:369
Tips On Toughening Up Your Teeth Here's something to smile about: You can protect and strengthen your teeth. Word Count:466
Alternative Medicine DISCUSS use of complementary and alternative medicine Word Count:40
Untapping Clean Drinking Water Keeping drinking water safe has been a top priority in the U.S. for decades. Word Count:373
Survey Finds Children Of "Sandwich" Generation Caregivers Take On More Roles A new survey finds that children of sandwich generation caregivers are actively participating in caregiving responsibilities for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. Word Count:576
Eat Fruits And Veggies To Lose Weight And Lower Your Risk For Type Diabetes Easy and inexpensive ways to lose weight and lower your diabetes risk. Word Count:408
Simple Tips To Recessionproof Your Health There are ways to safeguard your health care--and health--against economic downturns. Word Count:350
Acne: Not Just A Teen Issue The first step in clearing up your skin may be to clear up some misconceptions about acne--such as the mistaken idea that it only affects teens. Word Count:560
Breakfast Brain Food Is The Best Way To Start The Day One way to prepare your kids for a successful school or vacation day is to stock the refrigerator with hearty breakfast foods high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and choline, such as eggs. Word Count:432
Brushing Up On Heart Health People with well-cared-for teeth may have yet another reason to smile. Word Count:150
How Clean Is The Air In Your Home? The next time you clean your home, don't forget about the air. Word Count:371
Delicious Ways To Add Fiber To A Diet Using your head when it comes to digestive health could be the first step toward a healthier you. Word Count:373
Creating Everyday Miracles For Children Finding the money to provide care for 17 million children at 170 children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada could be considered something of a miracle. Word Count:415
Studies Show Driving Is Increasingly Stressful New technology that offers a driver hands-free communication may be just the call for many. Word Count:604
Facing Aging With Beautiful Skin It is important to speak to a dermatologist to determine the best skin care approach for today and over time. Word Count:561
Why You Need To Monitor Learning more about your blood pressure-and learning how to monitor it yourself-could save your life. Word Count:177
Get Creative With French Toast The origins of French toast are unclear, but a first century Roman cookbook contains one of the earliest known references to bread soaked in eggs and then fried. Word Count:304
Health Education Campaign Raises Awareness Of Cervical Dystonia Professional ice hockey player Rem Murray is encouraging people with CD to share their stories. Word Count:883
Will Climate Change Affect Allergic Asthma? As more people accept the reality of global climate change, some are wondering how the changing climate will affect the incidence and severity of asthma. Word Count:340
Flexible Spending Accounts Can Benefit Employers And Employees A growing number of small business owners are finding their companies can make use of a health and dependent care benefit designed to save money for both employees and business owners. Word Count:450
Headaches: Causes And Solutions Forty-five million people in the United States suffer from reoccurring headaches. Word Count:173
Bed Bugs--The Unwelcome Travel Companion Travelers should learn how to prevent bed bugs from spoiling their trip. Word Count:442
Tips To Keep Your Outdoor Activities Pain Free By following a few simple tips, those who are suffering from pain can keep their outdoor activities--and their life--closer to pain free. Word Count:377
Quick Meals For Busy Days During the week when time is short, it's a good idea to have a few recipes on hand that will put a nutritious and tasty meal on the table in less than half an hour. Word Count:287
Managing Diabetes Angie Stone, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, is fearless. Fearless when it comes to managing her diabetes, that is. Word Count:191
Adding Star Power To Fuel Your Day Looking radiant and keeping in step with a tightly packed schedule are musts for on-the-go celebrities, but most of us who long for the same sense of well-being don't have personal trainers and stylists. Word Count:396
Which Tests Are Right For You? Lighthearted Ad Council ads have been designed to remind men that being around for loved ones is the best reason to go to their doctor. Word Count:414
Need Relief On Your Prescription Drug Costs? You may qualify! Word Count:339
On The Tip Of The Tongue: Electrical Impulses That Help Blind People "See" Thanks to a device that sends electrical impulses to the tongue, people may soon be able to overcome blindness and vestibular disorders. Word Count:645
Low Vision Doesn't Need To Mean No Vision In addition to accurately diagnosing low vision, an eye doctor can suggest tools and devices to help those with low vision regain their independence. Word Count:188
Exploring The "Sunny Side" Of Tobacco Use While there may not actually be a "sunny side" to tobacco use, a new campaign takes a satirical look at just how misleading some tobacco advertising can be. Word Count:435
Blueberry Snacks Take The Cake Kids love to snack--and parents want to give them kid-friendly choices that are light, low-fat and packed with good nutrition. Word Count:395
Cooling Seasonal Heartburn There are ways to keep heartburn from heating up during barbecues and other warm-weather get-togethers. Word Count:196
Embracing Change In Asthma Treatments Asthma medications are now available in more environmentally friendly inhalers. Word Count:749
Helping Heroes Heal Americans across the country have helped soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill feel a bit closer to home. Word Count:358
Tips On Selecting Disability Insurance For many people, their ability to earn an income is their greatest financial asset. Word Count:382
Pushing Polio To The Brink Of Eradication To achieve a world free of the crippling disease polio, there's an effort under way to raise $100 million. Word Count:402
Tackling Ticks: How To Level The Playing Field During warm weather, ticks can be a real problem for dogs and cats, as well as the families that care for them. Word Count:316
Grilling For Your Health Tips and recipes for the healthy griller. Word Count:525
Stroke Is A Medical Emergency: Every Minute Counts In treating a stroke, every minute counts. Word Count:411
Kids And Technology: Diversion Or Addiction? Good news for parents and educators concerned that young people may spend too much time online. Word Count:355
Clinical Trials And Minorities The most effective way to find treatments for diseases that predominantly affect ethnic and racial minorities, say the experts, is to include more minority patients in clinical trials. Word Count:149
Thrifty And Tasty Tips To Help Stretch Your Meat Dollar There's good news for consumers who are trying to cook up ways to cope with higher food prices. Word Count:640
Healthful Eating By learning the ABCs of DHA, many parents are discovering a delightful way to protect their little ones' hearts, brains and eyes. Word Count:341
Patients and Health Care Providers Need To Discuss Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Patients and Health Care Providers Need To Discuss Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Word Count:266
Keep Kids Fueled With Fiber A free pocket guide can help families make fiber-smart choices both at home and when eating out. Word Count:462
A Quick Look At Alzheimer's One in eight baby boomers will be affected by Alzheimer's disease as they age, and a new series of four films from the Alliance for Aging Research may help increase understanding of the disease and promote a cure. Word Count:138
A Program Designed To Protect Children With Autism Raising a child is a challenge. Raising a child with an illness or disability such as autism is a journey with unprecedented struggles along the way. Word Count:662
Mold And Moisture Control When there's a fungus among us, the solution can be simple. Word Count:379
Nationwide Survey Shows Many Women With Osteoporosis Are Lacking Information To Properly Care For Their Bones According to a nationwide survey conducted by Harris Interactive of more than 1,000 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, more than half said they are not knowledgeable about osteoporosis despite being diagnosed with this potentially serious disease. Word Count:752
The Benefits Of Brown Rice Can Be Delicious Finding healthy whole grains has just become easier now that brown rice, a 100 percent whole grain food, has joined the ranks of foods to carry the Food and Drug Administration's health claim: "Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers." Word Count:323
Grill Your Way To A Healthier Life Helpful tips to grill your steaks and burgers Word Count:601
A Team Effort to Help Smokers Quit Smokers can get support to help them quit for good. Word Count:423
Locking Medicine Cabinet Secures Medicine, Valuables According to The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, prescription drug abuse by teens and young adults in the United States is a serious problem. Word Count:339
Protect Your Skin, Naturally Nutritional supplements may help support skin health. Word Count:339
Quick And Nutritious Breakfast Tips For Warm--Weather Mornings Summertime tends to conjure up images of lazy days spent relaxing on the beach. In reality, the warmer months can be just as busy and hectic as the school year. Word Count:444
Five Nutrients You Can Use Your body needs dozens of different compounds to help it work at its best. Word Count:451
Teaming Up To Prevent Skin Cancer With more than 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, people could be doing more to protect themselves. In addition to applying sunscreen, there are a few quick, easy steps everyone can take to prevent the incidence of this disease. Word Count:422
Balancing Diabetes And Exercise Diabetics can live a healthy, active lifestyle. Word Count:448
Technology Provides People With Print Disabilities Access To More Documents Most people take it for granted that when they see a headline, it helps them find an article on the printed page. Word Count:451
Get Involved: It's Your Health Many say the U.S. health care system is broken. Word Count:488
Delicious Superfood Smoothies Deliver Customized Health Benefits You may want to raise a glass and toast a delicious new way to improve your diet--drinking delicious superfood smoothies that offer added nutritional benefits. Word Count:283
Shining A Light On Sunscreen Despite the flood of sun-protection information that is released each summer, many consumers still don't know as much as they should when it comes to choosing a sunscreen. Word Count:444
New Technology May Help Hospitals To Combat MRSA A new awareness of the growing prevalence of MRSA is prompting many hospitals to focus on identifying new ways to protect patients in the hospital from exposure to this potentially deadly germ, including technological innovations. Word Count:494
Moms Satisfy Picky Palates Using One Recipe, Four Ways In the time it takes to make an everyday dinner, parents can easily create four meals out of one. Word Count:402
The Science Behind Beautiful Skin New breakthroughs in skin care ingredients and technologies have truly made a science out of beauty. Word Count:377
New Hope On The Horizon In The Fight Against Cancer There is encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Scientists are developing a record number of new medicines to treat the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer. Word Count:372
CURE Magazine Announces Winner Of 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award For Oncology Nursing Every day, people around the world are battling cancer and struggling to successfully overcome treatment, not to mention the emotional ups and downs of the disease. Word Count:457
Vision Protection Helps Kids Avoid Eye Injuries An eye doctor can help you identify specific eyewear to protect your child from unnecessary eye injuries. Word Count:179
Unsung Heroes Need A Pay Raise, Too Helping people with disabilities live fuller lives is the work of a dedicated group of people who need a pay raise. Word Count:177
So What If You Run Like A Girl As part of a health and wellness series, women of all ages have the opportunity to strive to build camaraderie while achieving their personal best. Word Count:324
Yogurt Gets Buff Nutritionists say boosting protein intake is an important step toward getting in shape. Word Count:147
Keep Your Eyes Beautiful With Safe Makeup Tips Department store and drugstore makeup aisles are filled with a tempting array of makeup colors and products for the eyes. Word Count:580
Nutrition Education For Children And Families Nearly 16 percent of children and adolescents are overweight in the U.S. Word Count:432
Complex Carbs: A Simple Way To Satisfy One of the simplest ways to improve the nutrition in your diet is to go complex--complex carbohydrates, that is. Word Count:333
Avoid Ankle Sprains From Sports As warmer weather ushers in such sports as basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer, it brings a busy time of year for foot and ankle surgeons: ankle sprain season. Word Count:371
What Women Should Know About Depression Women have even more reasons than men to learn what they can about depression. Word Count:334
Sun Protection Tips Sun protection is an essential part of skin care health every day of the year but it's especially important during the warmer months when people are outdoors more. Word Count:165
Survey Shows Allergies Taking A Toll On America's Youth Having a treatment that works--and is safe--is important to children and adults whose nasal allergy symptoms interfere with everyday life. Word Count:360
Prom: A Time To Protect Teens From Abusive Relationships Experts say a simple conversation with teens could help them avoid abusive or violent relationships. Word Count:586
Time For An Oil Change: A Simple Way To Eat Healthier Eating a healthier diet can be as simple as making a few tasty substitutions. Word Count:234
An All-Natural Answer To Fighting Cholesterol Hits Market Recent health news has prompted concern among patients about cholesterol-lowering drugs. Word Count:491
"Better/Worse" Caregiver Tips "For Better or For Worse" creator Lynn Johnston brings the good and bad times of her life into her comic strip, such as the strokes suffered by her Grandpa Jim character. Word Count:236
Matching Your Multivitamin To Your Health Concerns Women change throughout their lives and so do their health concerns. Word Count:403
Why It's Important To Learn About Cerebral Palsy Today We all know the importance of making sure a child is healthy, but parents may not be aware of the signs and symptoms of major developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy (CP). Word Count:573
To Stretch Those Mental Muscles, Try A Crossword Puzzle! Just as exercise keeps the body healthy and strong, the mind can also use rigorous training and practice to help people stay sharp. Word Count:367
Safety Suggestions Preventing problems--or at least keeping them from getting worse--is the goal of health care professionals. Word Count:453
College Graduation May Be Bad For Your Health Health coverage probably doesn't score very high on most graduates' priority lists, but it ought to. Word Count:408
Eighth-Grader Turns Life-Long Genetic Condition Into Science Project Project Highlights First And Only Drug To Treat Metabolic Condition, PKU Word Count:683
Without Congressional Action, Rising Medicare Premiums Threaten Health, Economic Security Of Older Americans Amid difficult economic times, more and more Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Word Count:342
Moving To Slow Aging The best way to find the fountain of youth could be to start walking--or dancing, gardening or anything else that requires you to move about. Word Count:375
Thinking Ahead If you're thinking ahead and considering what services could help you maintain the quality of life you'd like as you age, there is an easy way to find out what's available. Word Count:179
Who's Dishing Out Your Nutrition Advice? Living, barking proof that anyone can purport to be a nutrition expert is an English cocker spaniel belonging to registered dietitian Connie B. Diekman. Word Count:362
The Truth About Bone Health New types of "natural products" could help women with osteopenia. Word Count:206
Keep An Eye On Allergies An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from the miseries of allergies, with allergic reactions involving the eyes a common complaint. Word Count:494
It's All About The Shoes Women who love shoes can help a great cause while indulging their personal style. Word Count:185
Getting Aches And Pains To Take A Hike A plant said to be used by Alpine mountain climbers for relief from aches and pains is now the basis for a line of pain-relieving products. Word Count:171
Possible Financial Help For Hearing Aids? A lot of Americans who need hearing aids are hoping Congress will listen to a campaign to spur passage of a federal tax credit of up to $500 per hearing aid for boomers, seniors and parents of children with hearing loss. Word Count:400
Six Easy Ways To Care For Your Hearing Aid If you know someone who wears a hearing aid, or wear one yourself, here are six tips on hearing aid care you may want to listen to. Word Count:368
Avoiding Medication Errors Tips to help you avoid medication errors. Word Count:322
Acne Care: A Total Approach The best step teens can take toward improving their skin may be to adopt a consistent skin care routine. Word Count:330
Help Manage GERD Symptoms By Taking Simple Steps Simple lifestyle changes may help ease GERD symptoms. Word Count:386
Career Success With A Chronic Illness Helpful workplace tips. Word Count:1178
A Prescription For Reducing High Drug Costs You may be able to get your prescriptions filled at no cost to you. Word Count:248
What You Need To Know Before Trying Facial Injectables The science behind dermal fillers is stronger than ever, as is the competition for something new that produces great results. Before treatment with a dermal filler, you should be aware of its attributes. Word Count:668
Serving Severely Wounded Soldiers Wounded soldiers and their families receive personalized care throughout their recovery and beyond, for as long as they have a need. Word Count:344
Think FAST To Determine If Someone Is Having A Stroke The National Stroke Association recommends this simple test to determine if someone is having a stroke. Word Count:197
Eat Like A King, Look Like A Star Chefs can really pack on the pounds, what with all the "sampling" of their own cooking. But one famous chef at least is living proof that--not only can you get back in shape--but you can do so while eating fabulously. Word Count:384
Obesity And Depression If the numbers on the scale go up when you're feeling down, there may be good reason. Word Count:171
Celebrating The Strength And Courage Of Cancer Survivors Bright Starts celebrates the courage and strength of breast cancer survivors, strong personal supporters or advocates. Word Count:374
Protecting Marines and the Environment A number of environmental advocates have saluted the Marine Corps for its efforts in water clean up. Word Count:378
Betty White Urges Seniors To Take Advantage Of Free Eye Exams A new national health campaign is working to remind the senior community about the value of eyesight. Word Count:442
Choosing The Right Health Insurance Plan Any time can be the right time to learn about your health care coverage. Word Count:368
Investing In Wellness For A Healthier Bottom Line We must strike a prudent balance between controlling costs and supporting investment to ensure continued innovation in health care. Word Count:415
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C? Vitamin C has been shown to promote good health in a variety of ways. Word Count:182
A New Dessert Idea That's A Natural Thanks to a new twist on a favorite treat, everyone, even lactose-intolerant consumers, can enjoy pudding. Word Count:154
Pushing Stroller Safety As more parents use jogging strollers, baby carriers and bike trailers to enjoy the outdoors with their toddlers, experts stress the importance of protecting children from spinal cord injuries. Word Count:155
A Parent's Tips For A Head Lice-Free Summer You don't have to let lice put the bite on your child. Here are hints on how to avoid picking up nits. Word Count:605
Identifying A Common Risk Factor For Cancer Americans might be surprised to learn what doctors say is one of the most important keys in the fight against cancer. Word Count:361
A Donation That Makes Hopes And Dreams Come True Every day someone makes the decision to save a life by becoming a marrow donor. It's a step that can save the life of the person who needs the marrow donation but it also helps transform the lives of those who donate. Word Count:589
Safe Drinking Water for Marines A new program may help the United States Marine Corps continue its mission of keeping Marines, sailors and their families safe and healthy. Word Count:380
Five Foods For Digestive Health Here are five must-eat foods to keep your digestive health in good form. Word Count:682
Survey Reveals What Women Want To Know About Infertility A new survey provides surprising insights about women seeking information about infertility. Word Count:664
Sunscreen Made Simpler By now, most Americans are aware of the dangers of sun exposure. For children, the risks are especially high, because just one blistering sunburn can double the risk of skin cancer later in life. Word Count:477
Preventing Premature Aging And Skin Damage Here's a bright idea: The most effective way to prevent wrinkles is to protect your skin against the sun's bright rays. Even the few minutes of incidental exposure that skin receives during the day can add up to fine lines and sun damage. Word Count:339
Support Sought For Melanoma Research Melanoma--the most serious type of skin cancer--is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States. While research is pointing the way to new treatments, the need for more investigation remains in order to find a cure. Word Count:142
Five Whole Grain Dishes That Taste Great Here are a few suggestions to broaden your whole grain recipe repertoire. Word Count:321
Protecting Your Family From A Hidden Danger Quick and easy tips to help minimize the chance of a cockroach infestation. Word Count:399
Speed Clean Your Way To A Healthier Home Helping protect your family from germs doesn't have to be a chore. Word Count:422
Is Laser Vision Correction Right For You? Now nearly 15 years old, LASIK vision correction is the most common elective surgery in the United States, performed on 700,000 people annually. Word Count:496
Peanut Butter Moves Beyond The Sandwich If you're looking for a tasty way to add a nutritious twist to meals and snacks, consider peanut butter. Word Count:495
Simple, Easy-To-Use Screener May Help ID Common But Unknown Lung Disease Could the chronic cough you have be a sign you've got one of the most lethal-and both undiagnosed and misdiagnosed-diseases in the country? Word Count:550
Get Out And Walk During Arthritis Awareness Month Progress has been made in the fight against arthritis-the most common cause of disability in the United States. Word Count:567
Understanding Parkinson's Disease Dementia Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurological condition that affects more than 1.5 million Americans. Word Count:752
Keeping Marines and their Families Informed Military leaders say taking care of Marines, sailors, and their families is a top priority for the Marine Corps. Word Count:382
Speaking Out About A Silent Disease For many, coronary heart disease--also known as atherosclerosis--is a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms. Word Count:213
Examining A Family's Medical Expenses Giving your health insurance a checkup could be a smart way to save money. Word Count:377
Knee Replacements Get Personal With Custom Fit While they may all look similar, no two knees are exactly alike. Even slight variations in the way a knee implant fits can lead to tightness, instability and potentially shorter implant life. Word Count:420
Knee Replacements Get Personal With Custom Fit While they may all look similar, no two knees are exactly alike. Even slight variations in the way a knee implant fits can lead to tightness, instability and potentially shorter implant life. Word Count:420
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome There are a number of lifestyle changes people can make to reduce symptoms of IBS. Word Count:330
Stem Cell Progress Draws Global Scientific Interest Quietly and without fanfare, the progress in deriving stem cells from a process that does not require a human embryo is drawing increasing interest from scientists around the world. Word Count:420
Stem Cell Progress Draws Global Scientific Interest Quietly and without fanfare, the progress in deriving stem cells from a process that does not require a human embryo is drawing increasing interest from scientists around the world. Word Count:420
My Little Miracle Every birth can be considered a miracle, but for those whose parenting journey has been more challenging, a baby can seem even more miraculous. A nationwide contest, now in its fifth year, celebrates the resolve shown by the thousands of women who take fertility treatments to achieve their dream. Word Count:246
My Little Miracle Every birth can be considered a miracle, but for those whose parenting journey has been more challenging, a baby can seem even more miraculous. A nationwide contest, now in its fifth year, celebrates the resolve shown by the thousands of women who take fertility treatments to achieve their dream. Word Count:246
Survey: Health Care, Economy Concerns In Workers' Drop In Retirement Confidence Today, many people feel less confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement. Word Count:725
Survey: Health Care, Economy Concerns In Workers' Drop In Retirement Confidence Today, many people feel less confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement. Word Count:725
Tips For Saving Money At The Pharmacy Prescription drugs and health care needs don't have to be costly. Word Count:426
Tips For Saving Money At The Pharmacy Prescription drugs and health care needs don't have to be costly. Word Count:426
Vitamin And Supplement Safety Tips Each day, millions of Americans take dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, in an effort to stay healthy and fill dietary gaps. However, they are not risk-free. Word Count:394
Vitamin And Supplement Safety Tips Each day, millions of Americans take dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, in an effort to stay healthy and fill dietary gaps. However, they are not risk-free. Word Count:394
Avoiding Allergies' Effects Good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies, doctors say, is that they can take action against symptoms before they start. Word Count:313
Avoiding Allergies' Effects Good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies, doctors say, is that they can take action against symptoms before they start. Word Count:313
Don't Drive Under The Influence Of Anesthesia Here's advice that could save a life-outside the hospital-the next time you or someone you know needs surgery. Word Count:422
Don't Drive Under The Influence Of Anesthesia Here's advice that could save a life-outside the hospital-the next time you or someone you know needs surgery. Word Count:422
Women's Health Events Give The Gift Of Knowledge And Health A national health program encourages women to be "Everyday Super Heroes." Word Count:519
Women's Health Events Give The Gift Of Knowledge And Health A national health program encourages women to be "Everyday Super Heroes." Word Count:519
Every Day Can Be A Salad Day Eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day can help boost your energy, slim your waistline and keep you healthy. Word Count:249
Every Day Can Be A Salad Day Eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day can help boost your energy, slim your waistline and keep you healthy. Word Count:249
Organizing The ADHD Family Getting organized may top many a family's "to do" list. Fortunately, getting organized--and checking off more items on that list--may be much easier if you use some tried-and-true organizational methods. Word Count:763
Organizing The ADHD Family Getting organized may top many a family's "to do" list. Fortunately, getting organized--and checking off more items on that list--may be much easier if you use some tried-and-true organizational methods. Word Count:763
Taking Medication Safely Help for Baby Boomers and Others Caring for Older Adults Word Count:561
Need Free Or Low-Cost Health Insurance? Three Steps to Take to Find Out. Word Count:351
Avoiding Weight Gain In College Researchers say possible explanations for the weight gain in freshman and sophomore college years include more drinking, more socializing that involves eating, high-fat foods in dorm cafeterias and less physical activity. Word Count:377
Quieting The Mid-Afternoon Munchies Keeping healthy snacks at work can help minimize the peril of desktop dining. Word Count:387
What To Eat During Weekend Road Trips Packing a healthy lunch before hitting the road can save you time, money and unwanted fat and calories. Word Count:351
What To Eat During Weekend Road Trips Packing a healthy lunch before hitting the road can save you time, money and unwanted fat and calories. Word Count:351
Save Your "Soles" With Doc's Tips Good news for anyone whose feet are dry, rough and callused. Podiatrist and foot/ankle surgeon Lee S. Cohen, DPM, says there are things that can be done at home to remedy the situation. Word Count:442
Expert Advice to Improve the Way You Eat for Diabetes Management Over 20 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. The good news is that managing diabetes does not have to be an impossible challenge. Word Count:608
Improving Access To Prescription Drugs A unique initiative may help many of the millions of uninsured and financially struggling Americans who have problems getting the prescription medicines they need. Word Count:344
Dealing With Disaster: Preparation Is The Best Defense Individually wrapped granola bars are a terrific option for keeping in an emergency preparedness kit. Word Count:349
Challenging Your Course For Indoor And Outdoor Allergy Symptom Relief The efforts of a new team may help people with allergies develop a winning strategy to manage their symptoms. Word Count:520
Satisfy With A Simple, Flavorful Salad Orzo-Cucumber Salad is easier to make than classic potato salad. Word Count:177
Helping Fight Cancer New technologies have improved the screening process for colorectal cancer. Word Count:139
Watch Your Eyes When Playing Sports It's absolutely necessary for athletes to use protective eyewear. Word Count:412
A Scientist's Guide To Sustainable Weight Loss Losing weight in a way that's effective and painless and that keeps you happy should not have to be rocket science. Word Count:365
Seven Steps For Stopping The Sniffles There are a number of home remedies you can use to help ward off germs and stay healthy. Word Count:364
Peace Of Mind About Babies' Eye Health A no-cost public health program provides one-time comprehensive eye and vision assessments to infants between 6 and 12 months of age. Word Count:517
Keep The Ants From Marching Through Your Door Six easy tips to keep ants out of your home. Word Count:385
Keeping Meals-And Families-Safe Home cooks who follow a few tips could keep safety on the menu-and food-borne illnesses off of it. Word Count:339
Seconds Count When Your Child Gets Burned Of all the items that should be in a well-stocked kitchen, first aid treatments might be the most important. Word Count:377
A Real Head Scratcher For Parents Each year approximately 6 to 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 12 years of age are infested with head lice-causing many parents to scratch their heads and wonder what they did wrong. The answer: probably nothing. Word Count:401
Choosing An Adult Day Center Experts say it's important for caregivers to take time to care for themselves. Word Count:550
Foreign Invaders Compromise The Body's Immunity Nutritional supplements can help support the body's immune system, providing added defense against germs and bacteria. Word Count:415
Almonds: One Ingredient, Multiple Benefits If you are looking for a single ingredient that can add flavor, texture and nutrition to virtually any dish, simply add almonds. Word Count:336
Shedding Pounds Tipping the weight-loss scales in your favor could be easier than you might think. Word Count:169
Early Detection Is The Best Protection! CDC Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screenings Colorectal cancer is highly treatable and, in many cases, preventable. Word Count:299
Surviving Snakes On A Plane (Or Anywhere Else) Those movie tough guys may be great at extricating guns out of bad guys' hands with bullwhips and the like, but it turns out they know nothing about snakes. Word Count:424