Thrice as Troublesome
Author: Taniesha Robinson Date: 08-31-2010
Women with African ancestry may find successful breast cancer treatment options more elusive than others, according to a new study. Research from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, links African ancestry to triple-negati... |
Healing Moves
Author: Taniesha Robinson Date: 08-19-2010
Treatment for breast cancer often leaves survivors with stiffness and pain in their arms and shoulders, restricting movement. Fortunately, there’s an everyday solution to this common problem: exercise.
Physicians have long prescribed arm and ... |
Go Nuts for Weight Loss and Heart Health
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 08-12-2010
Nuts are delicious proof that good things that come in small packages.
Along with their rich flavor and satisfying crunch, nuts provide impressive nutrition benefits. Adding nuts to an otherwise low fat, calorie-controlled diet may keep the heart h... |
Going With the Gluten-Free Grain
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 07-30-2010
People will be urged to eat more whole grains when the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are issued later this year. Health experts are recommending whole grains to provide the essential nutrients that are eliminated during refining.
But for tho... |
So You Think You Can Core Fusion?
Author: Matthew M. F. Miller Date: 07-15-2010
A far cry from what it might sound like – a dance class that requires flailing the arms and looking uncoordinated – Core Fusion actually is an innovative series of exercises designed to lengthen, strengthen and tone the body.
Core Fu... |
Get On the Cob
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 07-05-2010
Fresh picked corn on the cob is incomparable in flavor and texture. It’s a priceless culinary delight. And now that corn is at its peak it’s a bargain, so indulge. Getting the best ears for the money seems tricky since corn is shrouded in a... |
Chug Along
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 06-24-2010
As athletes get hot and sweaty, many opt not to reach for a glass of water but for a sports drink, which many believe might be the better choice for the replenishment of fluids.
However, one of the two may be the better option depending on how m... |
One Step At a Time
Author: Anna Sachse Date: 06-17-2010
Sure, consistent walking can help strengthen bones and muscles and keep expanding waistlines in check.
But in “Healing Walks for Hard Times: Quiet Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Your Life Back,” (Shambhala, August 2010), aw... |
Dive Into Deep Health
Author: Dawn Klingensmith Date: 06-11-2010
Perhaps more people would dive right into a swimming regimen if they kept up with research showing swimming slows the aging process and reduces men’s risk of dying. But before taking the plunge, they should think about their workout goals, becaus... |
As Seen on the Screen: Suzanne Somers
Author: Dave Waldon Date: 06-04-2010
It’s been more than 30 years since Suzanne Somers burst upon the scene as the bubbly Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom “Three’s Company.” Now, another former TV show has brought her brand of health-and-wellness to the forefront of ... |
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