It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), physical activity that exercises...
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Fake Drugs
As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for better prices. Tens of thousands...
Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help
Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that they also opened our eyes...
The Dopamine Dilemma
Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a perpetual pull between what we...
Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back
Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains and other injuries. Each and...
What If You Forgot Whether You Got a Vaccination?
Can’t remember if you got a pneumonia or shingles or other vaccination? Here’s what to do…
Beware: Toxic Lead and Cadmium in Decorated Drinking Glasses
Decorative glassware embossed with logos or characters can leach dangerous toxins into what you’re drinking. What to watch out for…
Get the Lead Out (of Your Body)
No matter how hard you try to live healthy, there’s a very good chance that right now — or a few minutes ago — you...
Yin-Yang Foods that Make You Feel Better
Did you know that in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it’s not just the nutrients in a food but also the “hot” and “cold” of certain...
How to Handle Someone Else’s Rage
You accidentally ran your lawn mower over your neighbor’s flowerbed or cut in front of a stranger in a line. Now here this person is,...
The 6 Things to Do If Your Spouse Is Sick
Your attitudes and actions have a dramatic effect. If your spouse were diagnosed with cancer or some other life-threatening illness, would you feel fully prepared...
Don’t Suffer with OCD
This unique treatment provides much better results than the standard approach… You wash your hands so often that they’re red and raw. Perhaps you repeatedly...
