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Managing Stress Incontinence with Confidence
Let's face it: If you're a woman, it's happened to you before. You sneeze or cough, and you feel a trickle of urine. You hear a funny joke and burst out laughing, and there it goes again. It can be annoying and embarrassing, but it's not debilitating -- mild stress incontinence is just a part of life.
Published: 2007-05-09 00:00:00 read more...
Putting the Bite on Pesky Mosquitoes
Humans and birds aren't the only creatures that need to worry about mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus. Researchers in Florida have discovered alligators are getting the disease too.
Published: 2007-05-08 00:00:00 read more...
The Surprising Truth About Fiber & Your Health
Does meat contain fiber? How many people pay attention to food labels, and are they looking at fiber? Do Americans know how much fiber they need in a day? A recent consumer survey, conducted by the National Fiber Council (NFC), uncovered answers to these questions and more to determine what Americans really know about fiber and why they're not getting enough. The results may surprise you.
Published: 2007-05-07 00:00:00 read more...
Store Your Stuff with Peace of Mind
Every change of season, our stuff comes in and out of storage. In the springtime, we put the snowmobile, winter clothes, blankets and jackets away and bring out the patio furniture, garden equipment and outdoor toys. Come summer, boats and jet skis join the fray. Then as winter approaches, we do a switcheroo.
Published: 2007-05-04 00:00:00 read more...
Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving
Are your kids healthy and active or do they fit into the growing number of youngsters who are overweight? According to the federal government, obesity among American children is a major health concern.
Published: 2007-05-02 00:00:00 read more...
This Season, Sinus Symptoms Have Met Their Match
After a seemingly endless winter, do you still find yourself battling uncomfortable sinus symptoms and wanting to pull the covers over your head as opposed to basking in the spring sunshine? Does sinus pain keep you from getting out of that musty old gym and shaping up in the great outdoors?
Published: 2007-05-01 00:00:00 read more...
Fungus a Factor in Weight Battles
If you feel like you're losing the battle of the bulge no matter what you do, the problem may have less to do with what and how much you're eating than with what's living in the food and accumulating in the body for years: fungus.
Published: 2007-05-01 00:00:00 read more...
The Secret to Diagnosing a Common Women's Health Problem
What do women really want? The answer to that question will inevitably vary. But in most cases of discomfort, particularly when it's something "down there," they want to know what's wrong and they want fast relief.
Published: 2007-05-01 00:00:00 read more...
Personal Fitness for Busy Baby Boomers
For 68 percent of baby boomers, exercise is an important consideration in their lives. However, many of them face the challenge of not having enough time to exercise, according to the results of a survey from BoomerTowne.com.
Published: 2007-04-30 00:00:00 read more...
Here Comes the "Groom"-- A Grooming Guide for a Guy's Big Day
Weddings are often all about the bride. Her gown is passed down through generations. Her hairstyle is planned months in advance. Only a select few are even allowed to gaze upon her before the magical moment when she walks down the aisle. But what about the groom?
Published: 2007-04-19 00:00:00 read more...
Protect Your Hands Before Digging in the Dirt
Now that winter has faded away and warmer temperatures have finally arrived, one of America's favorite pastimes is once again taking center stage.
Published: 2007-04-18 00:00:00 read more...
How to Green-Up Your Home's Value
Want a good way to help protect the value of your home? Remember these two words: green matters. Not green paint, mind you, but green space. It's an umbrella term for the trees, lawn, shrubs and other plantings that can affect not only the salability of your home, but your utility bills as well.
Published: 2007-04-17 00:00:00 read more...
Online Social Networking Grows Up: Move Over Kids, The Boomers Are Coming
Social networking -- connecting with people and forming communities using Web sites and online tools -- used to be only for the young who meet new friends at sites like MySpace and Facebook.
Published: 2007-04-17 00:00:00 read more...
Walk for Wellness this Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis, the number one cause of disability in the United States, affects one in five adults and nearly 300,000 children and the predictions are it will soon get worst. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that by 2030, the number of U.S. adults with arthritis will increase substantially from 46 million to nearly 67 million.
Published: 2007-04-13 00:00:00 read more...
Color Your Environment Green
Where's the best place to start improving the environment? "Right in your own back yard," says Den Gardner, executive director of Project EverGreen, "and don't forget your front yard as well."
Published: 2007-04-02 00:00:00 read more...
Brighten Your Look in Just Five Minutes a Day
Would you like to brighten and transform your look in just five minutes a day -- without adding any more time to your current daily beauty routine? Leave it to the experts!
Published: 2007-04-02 00:00:00 read more...
Breathe Easy: Healthy Home Living Advice
When it comes to the health and well-being of a home and its owners, windows and doors can play a major role. Homeowners can take a few simple steps to help create a healthy living environment.
Published: 2007-04-02 00:00:00 read more...
Outdoor Living for Good Health Deserves a Good Hat
Reducing stress by escaping everyday life pressures is as easy as going outside. Regardless of what outdoor sport you enjoy, be it walking, gardening, golfing, boating, hiking, biking ... the great outdoors provides excellent benefits for the body and mind.
Published: 2007-03-29 00:00:00 read more...
Wrinkle Removal Isn't All This Skin Cream Can Do
Susan L. of Fountain Hills, Ariz., plans to age gracefully. So when the 47-year-old Fountain Hills, Ariz., resident noticed wrinkles starting to form on her face, she knew it was time to take action.
Published: 2007-03-29 00:00:00 read more...
For Seasonal Allergy Relief, Take Steps to Ensure Clean Indoor Air
This time of year, the flowers and trees are in bloom and a sweet fragrance wafts through the windows. But there's more than fragrance in the air -- the average home has 72 trillion allergens floating around inside.
Published: 2007-03-28 00:00:00 read more...
Joint Replacement Therapy… Spa
It's the new trend in short-term rehabilitative care. And while still highly competitive with the typical skilled nursing facility, the cost ($500 to $700 per day) -- even with all the added amenities -- is about half of what one would normally pay at the hospital ($1500 to $1800 per day).
Published: 2007-03-27 00:00:00 read more...
Need Rehab After Joint Replacement?
It's the new trend in short-term rehabilitative care. And while still highly competitive with the typical skilled nursing facility, the cost ($500 to $700 per day) -- even with all the added amenities -- is about half of what one would normally pay at the hospital ($1500 to $1800 per day).
Published: 2007-03-27 00:00:00 read more...
Joint Replacement Therapy: Spa
It's the new trend in short-term rehabilitative care. And while still highly competitive with the typical skilled nursing facility, the cost ($500 to $700 per day) -- even with all the added amenities -- is about half of what one would normally pay at the hospital ($1500 to $1800 per day).
Published: 2007-03-27 00:00:00 read more...
Clean "Green" for Better Health
The growing concerns about how environmental pollutants affect our health is causing a significant growth in both the popularity and sales of natural, environmentally safe products for cleaning the home.
Published: 2007-03-26 00:00:00 read more...
Splish, Splash! Have Fun in the Bath!
Bath time should be fun time no matter what your age. Bubbles help get you clean while the warm water soothes sore or tired muscles and joints. But accidents in and around the tub will spoil even the most relaxing soak. So be sure to incorporate some age-specific upgrades for safe, splish-splashing for years to come.
Published: 2007-03-19 00:00:00 read more...
Support Your Body's Immune System
You might be surprised if someone told you that one step to a lifetime of good health is as easy as changing what you drink, but it's true. The simple act of including a glass of 100 percent orange juice in your daily diet is one small change that can make a big difference.
Published: 2007-03-16 00:00:00 read more...
Taking the Fear Out of Heart Failure Diagnosis
The words "heart failure" may be among the most frightening you can hear from your doctor. But if you are among the greater than 5 million Americans affected by heart failure, this diagnosis by your doctor is not as desperate as it sounds.
Published: 2007-03-15 00:00:00 read more...
The Leading Skin Therapy for Working People
Have you spent the majority of the winter with your hands bandaged up because they are cracked and the skin is splitting? If not, consider yourself lucky.
Published: 2007-03-14 00:00:00 read more...
A Creative Way to Call Attention to a Cause: Make Child's Play Out of Presidential Politics
If someone were to ask you who is running for President in 2008, lots of names would pop into your head, but have you heard of Susie Flynn? She has a single issue platform: America needs to offer health insurance to the 9 million children in this country who don't have it.
Published: 2007-03-12 00:00:00 read more...
Ten-Year-Old Girl Running for President
If someone were to ask you who is running for President in 2008, lots of names would pop into your head, but have you heard of Susie Flynn? She has a single issue platform: America needs to offer health insurance to the 9 million children in this country who don't have it.
Published: 2007-03-12 00:00:00 read more...
Set the Tone for Timeless Beauty: Ethnic Skin Gets Even More Beautiful
Getting older doesn't have to mean looking older. Yet, African American women face unique challenges when it comes to aging. Traditional signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles and sagging tend to appear later in life compared to Caucasians, but that doesn't mean women with richer skin tones aren't concerned about their maturing skin's appearance.
Published: 2007-03-06 00:00:00 read more...
Bring the Spa Experience into Your Home
Many people enjoy the therapeutic benefits of visiting a spa regularly, but usually it comes with a hefty price tag. A trend with homeowners recently is to bring the spa experience into their lives through their own home.
Published: 2007-03-05 00:00:00 read more...
Jumpstart Your Joint Health
Osteoarthritis -- just the sound of it cries pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, it's an all-too-familiar name to nearly 21 million men and women in the United States.
Published: 2007-02-26 00:00:00 read more...
Grandma and Grandson Benefit from Medical Advancement in Colon Cancer Treatment
Nick Souleotes, 43, and his 92-year-old grandmother, Ruth Franks, were diagnosed with colon cancer on the same day and four days later had their cancer removed through minimally invasive colon surgery. Both are thankful for the minimally invasive treatment option that got them back to their lives quicker than they expected.
Published: 2007-02-15 00:00:00 read more...
Curing the Physical and Emotional Scars of Acne
No matter what you call them -- zits, pimples, breakouts or blemishes -- acne is a very serious matter for millions of teens. And the issues aren't as mundane as simply wanting to look good or be popular. Moderate to severe acne can leave permanent scars -- both physical and emotional.
Published: 2007-02-14 00:00:00 read more...
New Acne Treatments Help Teens and Adults
No matter what you call them -- zits, pimples, breakouts or blemishes -- acne is a very serious matter for millions of Americans. And the issues aren't as mundane as simply wanting to look good or be popular. Moderate to severe acne can leave permanent scars -- both physical and emotional.
Published: 2007-02-14 00:00:00 read more...
Tips for Beating Winter Blues
Ten to 20 percent of the United States population may suffer from a mild form of winter blues, according to The Cleveland Clinic. Right now, the coldest part of the year, is the prime time Americans of all ages feel winter's frigid effects on their emotions and attitudes.
Published: 2007-02-12 00:00:00 read more...
Step into Spring with a Positive Attitude
This spring, don't just clean your house, reorganize your life by considering what steps you can take to start down a path of meaning and fulfillment in all areas of your life.
Published: 2007-02-12 00:00:00 read more...
Loneliness Can Happen At Any Age
One really is the loneliest number, no matter what your age. Once thought of as affecting primarily the elderly, loneliness is a growing problem in America.
Published: 2007-02-02 00:00:00 read more...
Managing Money on Medicare Part D
The more you know about prescription coverage, the more money you can save. Pharmacist Dr. Timothy Covington, an expert on Medicare Part D, answers your common Medicare questions below.
Published: 2007-02-01 00:00:00 read more...
New Year, New Smile
New Year's Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and decide how to make positive changes for your future. Every year millions of Americans habitually take out a notepad and paper and jot down resolutions they intend to keep. But why is it so difficult to stick to them?
Published: 2007-01-31 00:00:00 read more...
A New Smile All Year Long
Everyday millions of Americans make resolutions for personal improvement they intend to keep. But why is it so difficult to stick to them? With a little help from internationally recognized life coach and renowned author, Laura Berman Fortgang, your resolutions can become a reality, and give you a reason to smile all year long.
Published: 2007-01-31 00:00:00 read more...
The Secret to Growing Young
As we grow older we look forward to the changes that life brings -- retirement, grandchildren, financial security and travel. Other changes we might not accept so readily are the aches and pains and mental slowdowns that leave us longing for the good old days of our youth.
Published: 2007-01-30 00:00:00 read more...
What Family Caregivers Want -- "Relief"
Over 44 million American adults provide care for an aging loved one, and that number is only expected to rise as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Caregiving can be very rewarding, but the day-to-day tasks are demanding -- it can start as simple as providing transportation to and from doctor appointments, grocery shopping, preparing meals and organizing medications, but grow over time to include bathing, dressing and feeding a loved one.
Published: 2007-01-26 00:00:00 read more...
Brushing Up on Heart Health
Did you know that taking proper care of your mouth might be important to your heart health? A growing body of evidence suggests that maintaining healthy teeth and gums is important not only to the health of your mouth, but may be important to your overall health.
Published: 2007-01-18 00:00:00 read more...
Pampering at Home Provides Luxury without the Cost
Indulging in beauty and spa treatments is a luxury every woman deserves, but not everyone can afford them -- or so you thought. Here are some popular beauty tips you can try at home to save money and pamper yourself, head to toe.
Published: 2007-01-18 00:00:00 read more...
Easy Home Spa Treatments
Indulging in beauty and spa treatments is a luxury every woman deserves, but not everyone can afford them -- or so you thought. Here are some popular beauty tips you can try at home to save money and pamper yourself, head to toe.
Published: 2007-01-18 00:00:00 read more...
Balancing Act: The Art of Achieving Work/Life Stability
The phone is ringing. Your inbox is overflowing with new projects. You have exactly ten minutes to meet a deadline and the morning has just begun. Stress in the workplace is common, but research conducted by Kelly Services reveals that the American workforce is less stressed than Europe's.
Published: 2007-01-16 00:00:00 read more...
Expert Tips to Take to Heart
The U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports that only three percent of U.S. adults practice all of the "Big Four" habits that help prevent heart disease: a healthy diet, regular physical activity, a healthy weight, and not smoking.
Published: 2007-01-16 00:00:00 read more...
Start! Walking...at Work
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and physical inactivity doubles a person's heart disease risk. Walking is one of the simplest ways people can improve their heart health...
Published: 2007-01-09 00:00:00 read more...
Start! Walking . . . at Work
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and physical inactivity doubles a person's heart disease risk. Walking is one of the simplest ways people can improve their heart health...
Published: 2007-01-09 00:00:00 read more...
Five Simple Ways to Love Your Heart
Valentine's Day is a holiday that has been associated with friendship and love for centuries, and this February, women across the country are being urged to not only honor their sweethearts and best friends, but themselves as well.
Published: 2007-01-05 00:00:00 read more...
Preventing Falls is Important to Senior Health
When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer?
Published: 2007-01-05 00:00:00 read more...
Causes of Disability May Surprise You
While an increasing number of Americans are experiencing a long-term disability, few people are aware of the likelihood and causes of disabilities that could keep them out of work for an extended period of time.
Published: 2007-01-04 00:00:00 read more...
Winter Wellness Resolutions
Winter conjures up picturesque images of pure white snow, hot cocoa and comfort foods. But as the days get shorter, the winds get colder and your pants get tighter, your love of all things winter may be waning. This year, make a wellness resolution to beat the winter blues by following these few tips to elevate the mind, body and spirit.
Published: 2006-12-21 00:00:00 read more...
Wrinkles - 2 Ounces of Prevention
For centuries people have been searching for the fountain of youth, a legendary spring that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks its waters. Then there are those like Christina Vita, a model and actress from New York, who says the key to looking and feeling young is prevention. She's now in her 30s, but still looks like a teenager.
Published: 2006-12-21 00:00:00 read more...
Facts About Heart Failure Medications
For heart failure patients, the right medications can have a big impact on quality of life. Not only do they help stabilize heart function, they can also help patients live longer, have fewer symptoms and stay out of the hospital.
Published: 2006-12-21 00:00:00 read more...
The Top Three Cold & Flu Myths: Separate Fact from Fiction
"Feed a cold, starve a fever." "Wet hair will make you catch a cold." Paging Dr. Mom: If you have children under the age of two, it's likely you've heard at least one of these theories.
Published: 2006-12-20 00:00:00 read more...
Every Little Step Counts: How to Live a Healthier Life
When it comes to your health, forget grand goals -- simple positive additions to a lifestyle can be more effective and enriching, and longer lasting than big changes.
Published: 2006-12-19 00:00:00 read more...
Every Little Step Counts: Consider an Anti-Resolution for 2007
New Year's is known for lofty resolutions that usually go flat quicker than the New Year's champagne. Determined declarations of a "new me" are heralded only to be forgotten a short time later. Forget grand goals -- simple additions to a lifestyle can be more effective and enriching, and longer lasting.
Published: 2006-12-19 00:00:00 read more...
Winter Health Hazards: A Blizzard within Your Body
Old Man Winter may be up in age, but he can still pack a powerful punch. With freezing cold and wet weather, and a short ramp-up time to adjust to the change, winter presents a host of health concerns, from the flu to frostbite.
Published: 2006-12-18 00:00:00 read more...
National Effort Underway to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Despite a more than 40 percent decline in alcohol-related traffic fatalities since Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded in 1980, the threat still remains. Every year, nearly 13,000 people are killed by drunk drivers with an illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above and countless others are injured.
Published: 2006-12-15 00:00:00 read more...
Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
You've resolved to live a more healthy lifestyle in 2007. But where do you start? The American Medical Association has some advice on the most important resolutions to make -- and keep -- for a healthy New Year.
Published: 2006-12-14 00:00:00 read more...
Breathe a Little Easier to Lower Your Blood Pressure
We all know someone with high blood pressure or may even have it ourselves. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects more than 65 million people -- that's one in three adults in the United States alone.
Published: 2006-12-14 00:00:00 read more...
Spring Resolutions for a Healthy Year
You've resolved to live a more healthy lifestyle, but where do you start? The American Medical Association has some advice on how you can improve your health.
Published: 2006-12-14 00:00:00 read more...
Combating High Blood Pressure
We all know someone with high blood pressure or may even have it ourselves. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 65 million people -- that's one in three adults in the United States alone.
Published: 2006-12-14 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Sacrifice Variety When Moving Baby to Table Food
Moms worry about their children not eating enough fruits and vegetables, but there's a simple way to ensure they enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout their lives. Keep offering the fruits and vegetables your baby loves as she moves from baby food to table food.
Published: 2006-12-07 00:00:00 read more...
What to Expect This Cold and Flu Season
Have you seen the headlines recently? Listened to the news reports? Overheard the other moms stressing out at the carpool lane? To hear the media (and other parents) tell it, you'd think that germs that cause colds and the flu are hanging out in every corner of your house (and the rest of your environment), ready to infect anyone and everyone. But despite the hype, there's no need to panic.
Published: 2006-12-06 00:00:00 read more...
One More Way to Keep Your Kids Safe
Parents do a lot of things for the sake of their children - from sitting through soccer games in the freezing rain to making sure they eat a healthy, balanced diet to providing a safe, clean place to live. Unfortunately, many of the cleaning products commonly found on grocery store shelves and in your home are not as safe as you might think.
Published: 2006-12-05 00:00:00 read more...
Everyday Indulgences: A Gift that Keeps on Giving
The holiday season is upon us, and a household's "to do" list is almost as long as a kid's "wish" list for gifts. No wonder it's as much a season of stress as it is celebration and joy. For anyone seeking an anxiety antidote, the answer could be an early holiday treat for yourself.
Published: 2006-12-04 00:00:00 read more...
Go Back to the Basics for a Healthier Lifestyle
Every New Year, millions of Americans resolve to lead healthier lifestyles. This can often seem like a daunting task, as many people say that they don't have the time or are too overwhelmed to incorporate healthy choices into their lives.
Published: 2006-12-04 00:00:00 read more...
Making Your Surgery Safer
It's enough to scare you away from any hospital. News on every network and in major newspapers report frightening statistics on hospital acquired infections. According to an Institute of Medicine report, more than 90,000 Americans actually die each year due to an infection they acquired while in the hospital.
Published: 2006-11-28 00:00:00 read more...
It's Been a Few Years ... Do You Know Where Your Medical Records Are?
If you need some information from a doctor you have not seen in a few years, how likely is it that you will be able to get that information? A correspondent recently wrote to an advice columnist about her experience in trying to locate old medical records, only to find that her doctor's practice had closed and her medical records had been destroyed.
Published: 2006-11-28 00:00:00 read more...
Detox Your Way to a Healthier New Year
Detoxifying is sure to be one of the buzzwords of 2007. The process of ridding your body of toxins ranging from alcohol and unhealthy food to environmental pollution has been gaining popularity and acceptance among people who want to live a healthier lifestyle as well as among medical practitioners. Detoxing can help individuals discover renewed energy and well-being thanks to a healthier body.
Published: 2006-11-28 00:00:00 read more...
Who's Keeping Track of Your Health Records?
If you need some information from a doctor you have not seen in a few years, how likely is it that you will be able to get that information? A correspondent recently wrote to an advice columnist about her experience in trying to locate old medical records, only to find that her doctor's practice had closed and her medical records had been destroyed.
Published: 2006-11-28 00:00:00 read more...
How to Make Your Surgery Safer
It's enough to scare you away from any hospital. News on every network and in major newspapers report frightening statistics on hospital acquired infections. But there is plenty that you, as a patient, can do to protect yourself.
Published: 2006-11-28 00:00:00 read more...
Tired All the Time? Ten Things You Should Know about Thyroid Disease
Vivian Wall was tired all the time and couldn't lose weight, no matter what diet she tried. Catherine Mckinnon couldn't relax and her heart raced constantly. Both women ascribed their symptoms to the stresses of modern - and often unhealthy - lifestyles. Actually, both were experiencing the opposite spectrums of a very common problem - thyroid disease.
Published: 2006-11-27 00:00:00 read more...
Be Your Best at Any Age
As women age, we realize that staying healthy takes some work on our part. Good nutrition, regular activity, sound sleep and less stress are all important factors in maintaining good health, no matter what your age.
Published: 2006-11-27 00:00:00 read more...
Be a Savvy Senior: Tips for Staying Happy & Healthy This Winter
Ice and snow. Colds and coughs. The upcoming winter months can be a tough time for anyone, but for older adults this time of year is not only treacherous, but stressful. According to the American Psychological Association's 2006 Stress Survey, the number one stressor is a sick family member.
Published: 2006-11-27 00:00:00 read more...
Wave Goodbye to Winter Blues
During the winter months, days are shorter, colder and can often leave you feeling stuck in a rut with the winter blues. Many people report experiencing symptoms similar to depression - negative mood, irritability, lack of energy, increased need for sleep and change in appetite. These indicators may be experienced as soon as the days begin to shorten in the fall and can last through the spring.
Published: 2006-11-17 00:00:00 read more...
Give the Gift of Massage
For many people, the holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year. You have to get the house cleaned up before the out-of-town guests arrive, hang the decorations, shop for presents, make time for charitable endeavors, prepare the holiday feast, and the list goes on.
Published: 2006-11-16 00:00:00 read more...
Winter-proof Your Skin with Pure Honey
As colder weather blows in, consider a new beauty regime that protects against the bite of chilly temperatures. To beat the winter beauty blues, use 100 percent pure honey for soft, smooth and glowing skin.
Published: 2006-11-09 00:00:00 read more...
Renew your Skin for the New Year
Every new year, women everywhere make resolutions such as "lose weight," "pay off credit cards," and "eat healthy." A lot of times these promises fall by the wayside. Why not make a resolution that is easier to keep? Something as easy as starting a new skin care regimen can make a difference in your whole outlook this year.
Published: 2006-11-08 00:00:00 read more...
Valentine's Day for the Clueless: The Key to Romance is to Spoil Her Rotten
Tempting though they may be, most guys realize that a riding mower or a state-of-the-art snow-blower doesn't cut it when it comes to plucking the little woman's heartstrings. Practical choices like vacuum cleaners and dishwashers generate icy stares, while sexy lingerie will never emerge from the dresser drawer. So what's the key to romance?
Published: 2006-11-06 00:00:00 read more...
Pampering 101: The Key to the Perfect Present is the Gift of Relaxation
Right about now gift givers are faced with a holiday shopping quandary. What should they give the people who have everything -- but time to relax? Most of us already have all the things we need, except the time to kick back and take it easy for a few days or even a few hours.
Published: 2006-11-06 00:00:00 read more...
How to Handle Holiday Stress
Cousin Bob, his wife, five kids and their Great Dane will be visiting the week between Christmas and New Year's. You drew your boss' name for the office gift exchange. And you still have no idea what to give your very picky mother-in-law. Can you say "holiday stress?"
Published: 2006-11-03 00:00:00 read more...
Disability: It Can Happen to You
Most people think that disability can't happen to them, but this may not be the case. Currently, there are 54 million Americans suffering from some type of disability -- many of whom are in their 30s, 40s and 50s and had full-time jobs previously to becoming disabled.
Published: 2006-11-03 00:00:00 read more...
Reunite With a Smile
The holidays are a time for family gatherings, delicious food, laughter, and of course travel. Because gas, plane and train tickets can be expensive, holiday vacations put many families over budget. This holiday season, one lucky family will win an all-expense paid New York City reunion of a lifetime.
Published: 2006-11-02 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Let Winter Slow You Down
A lot of people put their exercise regimens on hold during the long, winter months because they don't think it'll be safe to do the things they like to do.
Published: 2006-10-23 00:00:00 read more...
The Safe Way to Get Out and Exercise This Winter
A lot of people put their exercise regimens on hold during the long, winter months because they don't think it'll be safe to do the things they like to do.
Published: 2006-10-23 00:00:00 read more...
Is a Health Savings Plan Right for You?
It's not just the leaves that typically pile up in the autumn - millions of Americans also face mountains of paperwork each fall as they begin their employer's annual benefits open enrollment process and ponder which health plan is best for them and their families.
Published: 2006-10-18 00:00:00 read more...
Celebrity Photographer Debuts 'Images of Isolation' to Illustrate Isolating Effects of Eczema
Bouts of inflamed and scaly skin, constant itching and rashes are symptoms of eczema that Dawn Grish, 38, of Illinois has had to endure for the past 25 years of her life, which has affected her both physically and emotionally.
Published: 2006-10-17 00:00:00 read more...
Home Sprinkler System Limits Fire's Destructive Path
Every 90 seconds a home fire is reported in the United States. A working smoke alarm can decrease your chance of dying in a home fire by nearly 50 percent. And when used together with a residential fire sprinkler system, the risk of dying in a home fire is reduced by 82 percent.
Published: 2006-10-17 00:00:00 read more...
Celebrity Photographer Focuses on Images of Isolation
Bouts of inflamed and scaly skin, constant itching and rashes are symptoms of eczema that Dawn Grish, 38, of Illinois has had to endure for the past 25 years of her life, which has affected her both physically and emotionally.
Published: 2006-10-17 00:00:00 read more...
Keep Your Family Safe from Home Fires
Every 90 seconds a home fire is reported in the United States. A working smoke alarm can decrease your chance of dying in a home fire by nearly 50 percent. And when used together with a residential fire sprinkler system, the risk of dying in a home fire is reduced by 82 percent. Use these tips to keep your family safe.
Published: 2006-10-17 00:00:00 read more...
What is Colic?
Your baby is precious and perfect in your eyes, except for the fact she cries night and day! Your pediatrician says it is colic, but what does that really mean?
Published: 2006-10-17 00:00:00 read more...
It's More Than Just Cholesterol: Survey Shows Doctors Recognize the Risks, but Patients Remain in the Dark
Results from a new national survey from the National Lipid Association (NLA) show that although physicians are aware of the dangers of high triglycerides, patients --including those at greatest risk -- are unaware of the heart risks they can pose, and are largely uninformed about triglycerides in general.
Published: 2006-10-09 00:00:00 read more...
How to Get the Ultimate Clean and Comfortable Home
Your home is a comfortable haven where you spend your time laughing, playing and relaxing. Yet even with a regular cleaning routine, trillions of airborne particles such as pet dander, dirt, bacteria and mold spores can find their way into your house each day. So how do you get rid of those potentially harmful things you can and can't see?
Published: 2006-10-06 00:00:00 read more...
Tips to Prevent the Misuse of Firearms
In 2003, 2,849 children and teens were killed by gunfire in the United States, equating to one child every three hours, eight children everyday and more than 50 children every week.
Published: 2006-10-06 00:00:00 read more...
Helping to Prevent the Misuse of Firearms
In 2003, 2,849 children and teens were killed by gunfire in the United States, equating to one child every three hours, eight children everyday and more than 50 children every week.
Published: 2006-10-06 00:00:00 read more...
Quit Smoking and Smile
Twenty-two million American smoke, and that's just women - the good news is that a majority of them want to quit. Crest Whitestrips and actress Amy Smart want to encourage Americans to quit smoking just in time for the Great American Smoke Out on November 16th and help give people the added motivation they often need to take that first step to quit.
Published: 2006-10-04 00:00:00 read more...
Most Parents Unaware of New CDC Flu Vaccination Guidelines for Children
From costumes to candy, a parent's to-do list may be the scariest thing about October - but getting your children vaccinated against the flu is one to-do that many parents may not realize is a must-do.
Published: 2006-10-02 00:00:00 read more...
Get Savvy About Health Benefits
It's that time again - time to make health benefits decisions for the year ahead. If you have health benefits through your employer, this likely means you. When it comes to Open Enrollment, the time typically from October to December when many people have the opportunity to re-evaluate health benefits for the year ahead, where do you even start? A new guide, "Navigating Your Health Benefits For Dummies," can help.
Published: 2006-09-29 00:00:00 read more...
For Dummies Guide Helps You Get Savvy About Health Benefits
Published: 2006-09-29 00:00:00 read more...
Green Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Gifts of salon services, pricey jewelry or calorie-laden chocolates no longer "cut it" for the holidays. To show someone you really care, your gift has got to be "green" as well.
Published: 2006-09-28 00:00:00 read more...
Playing it Safe for the Whole Family
You've taught your kids to look both ways before crossing the street, and your parents not to give their credit card number to telephone solicitors. But if you're like most Americans, keeping your family healthy and safe is a daily, life-long challenge.
Published: 2006-09-27 00:00:00 read more...
Keeping Brain Strong "Secret Sauce" to Longevity? Boomer Web Site Has an Answer
As medical researchers uncover more details about the brain's capabilities as we age, they're finding that the human brain can stay in top shape well into a person's 20s. It's when people reach their late 20s when the brain can begin a gradual decline in "cognitive function" - the way it processes information and applies knowledge. Now researchers are finding ways to halt, and even reverse that decline, and a new Web site for the 50-plus crowd has found a way to make brain building fun.
Published: 2006-09-22 00:00:00 read more...
Play It Safe with Windows and Doors
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a repair a week, the homeowner should seek. Taking good care of your home is important, just as is taking care of your own health. Evaluate your home and ask yourself if it meets your expectations in terms of functionality and energy efficiency. All elements of your home should work together and function properly for best performance.
Published: 2006-09-21 00:00:00 read more...
A Woman's Guide to Understanding Her Hormones
For any woman to fully understand her body, she needs to be aware of the impact that hormones can have on every phase of her development. The brain releases many different hormones which can cause internal and external changes to your body, mood and appearance, particularly during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. While each phase presents itself with unique side effects, there are some that are surprisingly common to all three. Here's a guide to understanding and coping with these times of change.
Published: 2006-09-19 00:00:00 read more...
Personal Health Records Save Time and Lives
You get sick on vacation. You get hurt in an accident. You need medication but can't remember which kind. Your ability to receive the safest and quickest treatment can hinge on having access to your personal medical information and successfully getting it to your doctor. Information that can answer questions like: What prescription medications are you taking? What's the dosage? Do you have any allergies? What medical procedures and tests have you had, and when?
Published: 2006-09-18 00:00:00 read more...
New Web Site Fills Need for Menopausal Information
- Recently, 491 menopausal women participated in a nationwide poll and reported that there is a lack of credible information about menopause - a potentially confusing time in a woman's life.
Published: 2006-09-15 00:00:00 read more...
Home Saunas Enhance Your Healthy Lifestyle
Anyone who has experienced the relaxing and cleansing effects of a sauna knows how it can help you feel rejuvenated. While saunas are usually associated with spas and pampering, the fact is that saunas have many health benefits as well.
Published: 2006-09-06 00:00:00 read more...
Relieve Your Aches and Pains Naturally
We all get aches and pains from time to time. Maybe it happens to you during or after exercise, or while you're working in the garden or on a home improvement project.
Published: 2006-08-30 00:00:00 read more...
It's Time to Make the Most of Your Doctor's Visit
By now, you've probably heard the statistic that the average doctor's visit lasts just 15 to 20 minutes. In reality, if you face more health issues than the average patient, your doctor will likely spend more time with you; less if you are healthier than most. But regardless of the length of your visit, making the most of every minute you share with your doctor makes good health sense.
Published: 2006-08-28 00:00:00 read more...
Juggling Expenses and Making Ends Meet
Young adults entering the workforce are faced with a juggling act of searching for jobs and calculating living expenses while trying to factor health benefits into the equation. A new national survey reveals that when it comes to their financial priorities, today's young workforce is focused on cell phone bills, credit card payments and savings accounts - health benefits are not a top concern.
Published: 2006-08-28 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Let a Hip Fracture Put You on the Sidelines
Many older adults worry about injuries from falling, especially hip fractures, for good reason. Statistics show that for older adults, a hip fracture can be a life-altering injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, of all fall-related fractures, hip fractures lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life.
Published: 2006-08-25 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Let Winter Weather Slow You Down
Winter hasn't even started yet, but a lot of seniors are already dreading its eventual arrival. They know their lifestyle will change dramatically, and not for the better, once the snow starts to fall and ice forms on the roads and sidewalks.
Published: 2006-08-24 00:00:00 read more...
How to Get Price and Quality Information on Your Health Care
Imagine a world without price tags. You can make a purchase, but you'll have no idea of the charges until the bill comes in the mail.
Published: 2006-08-24 00:00:00 read more...
Healthcare Costs: Mystery Solved
Imagine a world without price tags. You can make a purchase, but you'll have no idea of the charges until the bill comes in the mail.
Published: 2006-08-24 00:00:00 read more...
Safety Is the Name of the Game When It Comes to Your Eyes
Contact lenses have been in the news a lot lately, especially with the recent outbreak of a rare and potentially blinding eye infection called fungal keratitis. Many of the more than 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses may be asking if this form of vision correction is still safe.
Published: 2006-08-24 00:00:00 read more...
Transparency Improves Health Care
Imagine a world without price tags. You can make a purchase, but you'll have no idea of the charges until the bill comes in the mail.
Published: 2006-08-24 00:00:00 read more...
Helping Seniors Stay Active and Healthy
What a difference a few decades make. Today's seniors are living longer, healthier lives than their parents did. So what has changed?
Published: 2006-08-17 00:00:00 read more...
Meaningful Ways to Support a Woman When Cancer Strikes
Nearly 700,000 women will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in her life. These statistics make it abundantly clear that cancer touches all Americans in some way, either directly or in the life of a loved one.
Published: 2006-08-15 00:00:00 read more...
The Best Ways to Support a Friend with Cancer
One in every three women will be diagnosed with cancer over the course of her life. More than 33 percent of these diagnoses will result from breast cancer, making it the most common cancer to affect women. In fact, this year alone nearly 700,000 women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. These statistics make it abundantly clear that cancer touches all Americans in some way, either directly or in the life of a loved one.
Published: 2006-08-15 00:00:00 read more...
Lending a Helping Hand to a Woman with Cancer Can Make a Difference
One in every three women will be diagnosed with cancer over the course of her life. More than 33 percent of these diagnoses will result from breast cancer, making it the most common cancer to affect women. In fact, this year alone nearly 700,000 women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. These statistics make it abundantly clear that cancer touches all Americans in some way, either directly or in the life of a loved one.
Published: 2006-08-15 00:00:00 read more...
Experts Recommend Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol
Heart disease continues to top the charts as America's greatest health threat, and unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor. The good news is there are natural and well-studied options that can help get people on track before prescription therapies become the only resort to reduce cholesterol. In fact, many health care professionals are urging people to make simple lifestyle changes first.
Published: 2006-08-10 00:00:00 read more...
Be Careful in the Kitchen
A kitchen is perhaps the busiest room in the home - and the most dangerous. The ingredients of extreme heat, blade-sharp utensils, breakables, heavy-gauge cookware, the pressures of time and bustling activity in the kitchen can combine for a perilous mixture of mayhem.
Published: 2006-08-08 00:00:00 read more...
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
When Dana Paul Heller, 43, an advertising account executive from Rice Lake, Wisc., went in for his annual physical two years ago, he got some bad news. "My doctor told me my cholesterol level was through the roof - in the mid 300's," he says.
Published: 2006-07-26 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Keep the Kids In: Safety Tips to Make the Remaining Summer Days a Success
With summer's end in sight and the sun going down a little earlier each night, kids want to maximize their long summer days outside. But for many parents, a lack of safe outdoor activities and health concerns such as sunburn, insect bites and late summer heat may keep the family indoors. According to experts, that is the last thing you want to do.
Published: 2006-07-26 00:00:00 read more...
How to Choose the Right Health Insurance
More than half of the 45 million Americans who lack health insurance are self-employed or work at small businesses. Most simply cannot afford the sky-high premiums associated with traditional health insurance policies.
Published: 2006-07-18 00:00:00 read more...
Consumer-Guided Health Insurance Plans
More than half of the 45 million Americans who lack health insurance are self-employed or work at small businesses. Most simply cannot afford the sky-high premiums associated with traditional health insurance policies.
Published: 2006-07-18 00:00:00 read more...
How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans, and according to the Surgeon General, by 2020, 50 percent of Americans over age 50 will suffer from the debilitating disease. One of the silent markers for osteoporosis is bone density, yet many people are unfamiliar with what bone density is and why it's important.
Published: 2006-07-10 00:00:00 read more...
How to Protect Your Family's Health in the Event of a Natural Disaster
Survivors of hurricanes Rita and Katrina will tell you -- advance preparation for severe weather is important. Take your family, your pets and your wallet or purse, right? But they'll also tell you what you don't expect to hear -- it's critical to consider health information when planning ahead for a natural disaster.
Published: 2006-07-06 00:00:00 read more...
Are You Prepared?
Survivors of hurricanes Rita and Katrina will tell you -- advance preparation for severe weather is important. Take your family, your pets and your wallet or purse, right? But they'll also tell you what you don't expect to hear -- it's critical to consider health information when planning ahead for a natural disaster.
Published: 2006-07-06 00:00:00 read more...
Powerful Partnerships Take On Hospital Infections
The statistics are staggering. The end result often is heartbreaking; but patient safety advocates say there is hope. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year more than two million patients suffer and more than 90,000 of them actually die from hospital acquired infections. In addition, the CDC estimates that these infections cost more than $5 billion annually.
Published: 2006-07-05 00:00:00 read more...
Dangers of Overdoing it in the Summer Heat
With longer days, warmer temperatures, and an abundance of sunshine, it's no wonder so many of us take to the outdoors for summertime fun. While it feels great to be outside for recreational activities and exercise in the summer, too much exertion can lead to serious health problems.
Published: 2006-06-29 00:00:00 read more...
Helping Young Girls Find the Beauty Within
Ninety percent of American women have been on a diet at least once in their lives, experts say. In fact, it's estimated that one out of two women is dieting at this very moment. Could that be you? And if so, are you aware that it may be more than pounds you're losing?
Published: 2006-06-29 00:00:00 read more...
Take 5: A Guide to Sports Safety for Parents and Teens
Back-to-school time is also the start of cheerleading tryouts, football practices and other activities for the 30 million children and teens who participate in organized sports. Not taking proper precautions while participating, however, could result in dehydration, injury, skin damage, and burnout. Here's some advice for parents and teens to ensure that playing their favorite sports is fun and safe.
Published: 2006-06-28 00:00:00 read more...
How Effective are Alternative and Complementary Medicines?
Every year, more and more Americans use alternative or complementary medicines to help them stay healthy and treat specific ailments. In the past it was often difficult to determine if these methods worked. But because of a new federal policy directing agencies to expand their research about complementary and alternative medicine, studies have emerged that show some of the most popular alternative medicines aren't as effective as people think.
Published: 2006-06-28 00:00:00 read more...
Creating a Home Health Regimen…and Sticking to It!
Creating a home fitness plan is fairly simple -- remaining dedicated, on the other hand, presents a different proposition entirely. After the honeymoon phase fades, shiny, new exercise equipment often becomes an additional place to hang clothes and collect dust. However, there is hope for creating a home regimen that you'll commit to; the key is developing a plan that blends into everyday living spaces, affords flexibility for a variety of physical activity and meets your personal fitness needs. With a
Published: 2006-06-28 00:00:00 read more...
Make the Move to More Deep, Restorative Sleep
Nearly half of all residential moves (48 percent) take place during the four months of June through September, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are among the millions of people planning a move to a new home this summer, now is the perfect time to purge all of your old, outdated things: throw away broken, dusty knickknacks, give the clothes you haven't worn in a year to charity, and put your tattered issues of People magazine in the recycling bin.
Published: 2006-06-23 00:00:00 read more...
Athletics Give Women Strength, Confidence
Michelle Wie. Danika Patrick. Epiphany Prince. Whether it's earning a top finish in a men's tournament or scoring over 100 points in a high school basketball game, women are breaking barriers in sports everywhere we look. These are just a few of the current role models empowering women to reach their athletic potential.
Published: 2006-06-21 00:00:00 read more...
New World Record Swimmer Challenges Girls to Get Active
Michelle Wie. Danika Patrick. Epiphany Prince. Whether it's earning a top finish in a men's tournament or scoring over 100 points in a high school basketball game, women are breaking barriers in sports everywhere we look. These are just a few of the current role models empowering women to reach their athletic potential.
Published: 2006-06-21 00:00:00 read more...
Making Hearing Aids Affordable to All
If your child broke an arm, you'd get a cast put on. If your mother could no longer walk, you'd get her a wheelchair. So why do millions of people - both young and old - choose not to wear hearing aids when they have hearing problems?
Published: 2006-06-21 00:00:00 read more...
How To Turn Your Home Into A Healthy Haven
Every day, another news headline reminds us that Americans face a variety of health problems. The reports warn us about the food we eat, the air we breathe, the germs around us and the stressful, yet sedentary lives we lead.
Published: 2006-06-19 00:00:00 read more...
Ticks, Mosquitoes & Birds - Oh, My!!!
The buzz lately over Avian flu, West Nile virus and Lyme disease is enough to make anyone think twice before going outdoors. Armed with insect repellant, a little knowledge and some common sense, however, your time in the great outdoors this summer can still be fun and safe.
Published: 2006-06-15 00:00:00 read more...
Got Geese? What You Should Know about Bird Flu and Canada Geese
Does it seem like more bad news about Avian Flu hits the headlines and airwaves every day? How do you sort through all the information to know how much you should really worry, and what you can do to protect your family? Should you give up your pet parrot? Or shoo away the colony of Canada Geese visiting your back yard?
Published: 2006-06-13 00:00:00 read more...
Dealing with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
"You have cancer" may be the three most frightening words a patient can hear a doctor utter. Over 214,000 men and women affected by breast cancer in the United States hear those words every year.
Published: 2006-05-26 00:00:00 read more...
Medicine Offers Hope to African Americans with Heart Failure
Although heart failure affects approximately 5 million Americans, the black community is hit particularly hard. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that more than 700,000 African Americans suffer from heart failure, with an expected increase to nearly 900,000 by 2010.
Published: 2006-05-25 00:00:00 read more...
Stroke Rates: Where Does Your State Fall?
Each year an estimated 700,000 Americans will have a stroke. That's one every 45 seconds. Of these, 200,000 are people who have already had a previous stroke. Strokes kill 157,000 Americans at the alarming rate of one every three minutes. This makes stroke the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Published: 2006-05-23 00:00:00 read more...
How to Make Your Workout Fun
Do you shy away from working out because you don't like to fight with machines at the gym? If so, you're the perfect candidate for a different kind of workout - one that's fun and invigorating, that tones your body, and gives you a cardiovascular boost and endorphin rush.
Published: 2006-05-17 00:00:00 read more...
Break the Cycle of Bad Bone Health
Imagine having bones so fragile that everyday activities like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or even coughing can cause a fracture. Unfortunately, this may become a reality in the future for 44 million Americans - 80 percent of them women - threatened by osteoporosis, the "brittle bone" disease.
Published: 2006-05-16 00:00:00 read more...
Eye Safety at Work is Everyone's Business
Each day, more than 2,000 U.S. workers receive medical treatment because of work-related eye injuries, with more than 800,000 eye injuries occurring annually.
Published: 2006-05-09 00:00:00 read more...
Most Visually Impaired Americans Don't Wear Needed Glasses or Contacts
While most Americans see well, about 14 million are visually impaired, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study. Of those, more than 11 million have an uncorrected condition, such as nearsightedness, that could be treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Published: 2006-05-09 00:00:00 read more...
New Survey Reveals Consumers Sleep Habits and Pillow Preferences
Have you ever wondered how your sleep patterns compare to others, and whether changing certain habits could help you get a better night's rest?
Published: 2006-05-04 00:00:00 read more...
How to Prepare for the Next Hurricane
Images of communities devastated last year by extreme weather may have you wondering how you can protect your family in the face of Mother Nature's wrath. The best defense is to be prepared before a storm or hurricane is headed towards your home.. Always be ready to get your loved ones to a safe place or evacuate if required.
Published: 2006-05-03 00:00:00 read more...
Safety in the Sun
Everyone has heard about proper sun protection for the skin, but don't forget about protecting your eyes during the summer months. Since Americans spend a considerable amount of time outdoors, whether at the beach or simply catching some rays while exercising or doing errands, their health may pay a price. Too much sun exposure can increase your chances for serious eye damage.
Published: 2006-05-02 00:00:00 read more...
Summer Allergies? An Indoor Air Cleaner May be Part of the Solution
During summer allergy season, many of us start thinking about the quality of the air we breathe outdoors. But are we considering indoor air quality as well? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air may be four to five times more polluted than outdoor air. And with Americans spending nearly 90 percent of our time inside, we often take indoor air quality for granted.
Published: 2006-04-27 00:00:00 read more...
Keep Eyes Safe During Summer
Summer just wouldn't be summer without spending some time in the sun or watching a great fireworks display on the Fourth of July. But without precaution and protection, these mainstays of summer can be harmful to your eyes.
Published: 2006-04-27 00:00:00 read more...
Breathe Easier with a Whole-House Air Filtration System
For millions of Americans, warmer, humid weather means allergy and asthma flare-ups. But did you know that it's not just the air outside you should be concerned about, but also the air you and your family are breathing inside your home?
Published: 2006-04-27 00:00:00 read more...
Relief from Indoor Allergies
Sneezing season has returned, and allergy and asthma sufferers are once again facing the challenges that the change of season brings. Runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing afflict millions of Americans each year. There's not much you can do to control dust and pollen outside, but asthma and allergy sufferers shouldn't have to suffer inside their homes.
Published: 2006-04-21 00:00:00 read more...
First-ever Guidelines Issued For Management of Serious, But Underdiagnosed Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) is a serious disease affecting up to 12 million people in the United States. It is a condition in which the leg arteries become narrowed or clogged due to the formation of plaque, restricting the flow of oxygen-rich blood. Poor blood circulation can cause pain in the legs while walking.
Published: 2006-04-04 00:00:00 read more...
Spring Stress - How to Cope
Most of us look forward to the arrival of warm weather. Yet even while we're enjoying sunny days, blooming flowers and budding trees, we can still feel stress.
Published: 2006-04-04 00:00:00 read more...
Layers of Protection will Ensure a Safe Summer
Summer memories can last a lifetime. With a few safeguards in place, swimming pool owners can ensure that the oasis of beauty, pleasure and relaxation in their yard brings only wonderful memories.
Published: 2006-04-03 00:00:00 read more...
Spring into Action to Combat Seasonal Allergies
After the long, dark cold of winter, many people look to spring to bring them bright sunshine, warmer weather - and non-stop sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as "spring allergies" or "rose fever," is one of the most common allergic conditions in the United States, affecting approximately 36 million people (www.aaaai.com).
Published: 2006-03-29 00:00:00 read more...
Protect Your Home and Your Family From Fire Ants
For people who enjoy the warm months outdoors, few things are as frustrating as the presence of fire ants in the yard. After all, it's your yard and not being able to let your pets out or have the kids play in the back yard without being stung can be maddening.
Published: 2006-03-28 00:00:00 read more...
Recent and Historic Disasters Remind Us All to Be Prepared
From the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire to Hurricane Katrina, natural disasters are startling reminders that disaster can strike at anytime, with little or no warning, resulting in millions of dollars of damage.
Published: 2006-03-23 00:00:00 read more...
Learning from the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake: Getting Prepared for the Next Natural Disaster
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire revealed how vulnerable urban landscapes are to the brutal effects of natural disasters. The quake which struck at 5:13 a.m. was comparable to 8.5 on today's Richter scale and lasted more than 40 seconds. The destruction was unprecedented: thousands were killed and the four-day fire left more than half the city's residents homeless.
Published: 2006-03-23 00:00:00 read more...
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Check Your Pipes
It's no secret that water (and lots of it) is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. But what kind of water? As a result of increased negative publicity regarding various drinking water contaminants, people today are more aware and concerned about the quality of the water they drink.
Published: 2006-03-21 00:00:00 read more...
Tax Paperwork: Important Documents or an Identity Thief's Dream?
If you're like most people, you spend more time organizing the closet than your financial records. After all, knowing when to get rid of clothes is a lot easier than knowing the rules for how long to keep tax returns, or better yet, whether or not you should be keeping receipts and credit card statements.
Published: 2006-02-24 00:00:00 read more...
Heart Failure Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Although the term 'heart failure' sounds ominous, it does not mean that the heart has stopped or is about to stop suddenly. Heart failure means that the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should through its chambers to the rest of the body.
Published: 2006-02-24 00:00:00 read more...
Education Campaign Encourages Women at Midlife to Open the Lines of Communication With Their Doctors
For the 40 million women in the United States estimated to be at menopausal age, midlife can be a very confusing time. That is why one-on-one discussions with a doctor, or other health care professional, about personal health risks and treatment options are crucial during this important phase in a woman's life.
Published: 2006-02-23 00:00:00 read more...
Calm a New Baby Naturally
When Kelli Weber recently gave birth to her first child, she envisioned calm, cuddling rays of bliss that never ended. She found plenty of these moments, but she also experienced 3 a.m. fussiness and 5 p.m. wailing sessions.
Published: 2006-02-22 00:00:00 read more...
Parents Monitoring Children's Ear Infection Important for Child's Overall Health
Ear infections are a familiar - and unpleasant - wintertime reality for many children. Whether a child is simply tugging at their ears or screaming with ear pain, it's important for parents to recognize the signs and symptoms of an ear infection and to take the appropriate steps, working with their physician, to determine whether it is an ear infection or another disorder.
Published: 2006-02-08 00:00:00 read more...
New Weapon for Fighting Ear Infections
Ear infections are a familiar - and unpleasant - wintertime reality for many children. Whether a child is simply tugging at their ears or screaming with ear pain, it's important for parents to recognize the signs and symptoms of an ear infection and to take the appropriate steps, working with their physician, to determine whether it is an ear infection or another disorder.
Published: 2006-02-08 00:00:00 read more...
Is Your Doctor Right for You?
Finding the right doctor involves cobbling together information from a variety of sources, including your own observations and interactions, according to "Consumer Reports on Health." But even the perfect doctor won't be much help if you can't reach them when you need to.
Published: 2006-02-02 00:00:00 read more...
When Work has Dried Out (Your Eyes)
If you are one of the 77 million computer users in the United States, chances are you occasionally suffer from tired and burning eyes, dry eyes, headaches, double or blurred vision, color distortion, eye strain or a loss of vision focus. And, if you are one of the millions of people who wear contact lenses, your symptoms can be even worse and more frequent.
Published: 2006-01-26 00:00:00 read more...
Survey Shows Moms Value Grandma's Advice During Cold/Flu Season
American moms believe they give their children good advice about preventing colds and flu, and they think their own mothers did a good job, too. Those are among the findings of a recent national survey by the Alliance for Consumer Education, a Washington, D.C.-based foundation. Most of the moms (nearly 60 percent) gave themselves an "A" for educating their children about preventing the spread of cold and flu germs, and gave their own mothers the same grade.
Published: 2006-01-18 00:00:00 read more...
Take Three Vital Steps to One Healthy Heart - Learn, Evaluate, Live
Your Valentine might be making your heart flutter this February, but the signs of heart disease could be less obvious. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. It claims more women's lives than breast cancer, and one in four men has some form of the disease. February is American Heart Month, so do something for your Valentine that will really warm their heart - remind them to protect themselves against cardiovascular disease.
Published: 2006-01-18 00:00:00 read more...
Is Work Making You Sick?
It all starts with the coughing in the next cubicle, or the sneeze by a coworker in the conference room. Before long, everyone in your area gets sick. Cold and flu have shown up for work and everyone seems to catch it.
Published: 2006-01-18 00:00:00 read more...
Programs Offer Arthritis Pain Relief
Physical activity is good for almost everyone. For many years it was thought that people with arthritis should not exercise because it would damage their joints. Now doctors and therapists know that people with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through proper exercise without hurting their joints.
Published: 2006-01-12 00:00:00 read more...
Living with GERD
Patients who experience persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, may have acid reflux disease (ARD), also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition that may lead to serious complications including esophageal ulcers, esophageal narrowing and Barrett's esophagus. More than 15 million adults in the United States experience GERD.
Published: 2005-12-28 00:00:00 read more...
Glaucoma Takes Sight Without Warning
What has the power to steal your eyesight without warning, affects an estimated 4 million Americans and has no cure? Glaucoma. But early detection and treatment can mitigate the disease's impact.
Published: 2005-12-22 00:00:00 read more...
Healthy New Year's Resolutions from the American Medical Association
If you are like most Americans, health concerns are at the top of your list of New Year's resolutions. While resolving to achieve a healthy weight, better nutrition or more physical activity are important, don't overlook equally vital lifestyle resolutions.
Published: 2005-12-21 00:00:00 read more...
Healthy Resolutions from the American Medical Association
If you are like most Americans, health concerns are at the top of your list of resolutions. While resolving to achieve a healthy weight, better nutrition or more physical activity are important, don't overlook equally vital lifestyle resolutions.
Published: 2005-12-21 00:00:00 read more...
New Juices Capture the Essence of the Pomegranate
One of the trendiest and most popular juice drinks comes from a fruit that many people don't know much about - the pomegranate. Since 2003, pomegranates, which are best described as between an orange and a grapefruit in size with a thick reddish skin and many seeds, have become a key ingredient in more than 12 beverages available to consumers today.
Published: 2005-12-21 00:00:00 read more...
Holiday Health Passport: Adding Health and Health Benefits to Your Holiday Checklist
If you're traveling to reunite with friends and family over the holidays, you know it's not all about cranberry sauce and gingerbread cookies. The crowded airports and terminals can take a toll on your sanity - and your immune system. Because holiday travel takes place at the height of cold and flu season, to help reduce your chances of catching a bug on your holiday commute, stay well-hydrated, rested and stock up on vitamins.
Published: 2005-12-15 00:00:00 read more...
Health Passport: Adding Health and Health Benefits to Your Travel Checklist
If you're traveling this winter season, you know it's not all about sun, sand and umbrella drinks. The crowded airports and terminals can take a toll on your sanity - and your immune system. Because winter travel takes place at the height of cold and flu season, to help reduce your chances of catching a bug on your commute, stay well-hydrated, rested and stock up on vitamins.
Published: 2005-12-15 00:00:00 read more...
Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day
"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Ask any recent bride, or bride-to-be to reflect on the planning of her wedding and she's sure to agree that Charles Dickens' famous assessment of human affairs is timeless.
Published: 2005-12-09 00:00:00 read more...
Turning the Organization Nightmare into a Dream Come True
We've all been there before. The holiday rush is over. The New Year is full of promise - including the promise you've made to yourself to finally get organized! And especially if you're the happy recipient of a new smart phone, pocket PC or computer, that includes taking all the jumbled-up, outdated, disjointed paper and electronic address books that are cluttering up your desk and your computer and turning them all into one complete, accurate, sustainable and safe system.
Published: 2005-12-08 00:00:00 read more...
How to Motivate Kids to Exercise
Video games. School vending machines. Internet surfing. It's all helping create a new generation of unhealthier, more sedentary youth. Experts partly blame low participation in sports, cuts in physical education and less walking and biking to school. There are so many distractions found in new television, computer and video game technology, without strong motivation adolescents are at risk of becoming inactive. So what motivates teens to exercise and stay healthy?
Published: 2005-12-05 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Give Your Feet The Boot This Winter! - A Winter Foot Care Survival Guide
According to the Farmers Almanac, it's going to be an unusually cold and snowy winter in most parts of the country this year. While that means that most of us will be heading into hibernation, your feet should not.
Published: 2005-12-02 00:00:00 read more...
Get Ready To Put Your Best "Feet" Forward This Spring
If you've already begun to dream of being barefoot on the beach, or showing off your pedicure in spring's hottest new sandals, the time to start prepping your feet is now, during the last days of winter.
Published: 2005-12-02 00:00:00 read more...
You Can Do It!
If you have decided to sign up for Medicare Part D, here are some helpful hints from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy to help get you started choosing a prescription drug plan.
Published: 2005-11-30 00:00:00 read more...
Diabetes Drug Reduced Risk of Heart Attacks in Groundbreaking Study
In recent years, scientists and physicians have recognized a growing association between two epidemic diseases -- diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In fact, people with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for non-fatal and fatal heart attacks than those without diabetes.
Published: 2005-11-17 00:00:00 read more...
Tips for Managing Depression during the Holidays
The holidays are a time to rejoice and be merry. It is a time of sharing and celebration with friends and family. But for some, "holiday blues" may overshadow "holiday cheer." If these "blues" go beyond the holiday season, they could be a signal that you are experiencing depression.
Published: 2005-11-16 00:00:00 read more...
Making New Fitness Resolutions - and Keeping Them
Time and time again, people resolve to get in shape and to live a healthier lifestyle. But this is the number one resolution most often broken - and typically within just a short six weeks! Why is having a healthy mind and body easier to talk about than to achieve?
Published: 2005-11-14 00:00:00 read more...
Flu Season: Seven Tips to Stay Healthy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that up to 20 percent of Americans will get the flu each year. The flu causes more than 200,000 hospitalizations, 36,000 deaths and numerous trips to the nation's already strained emergency departments.
Published: 2005-11-08 00:00:00 read more...
A Delicate Balance: Skin Care Tips for the New Mother and Baby
As a new mother, what do you do if your infant suddenly develops what looks like a case of teenage acne or a rash on his or her scalp? And while you're worried about your child's skin, you may be worried about your own and the changes it experienced during and after pregnancy.
Published: 2005-10-28 00:00:00 read more...
A Delicate Balance
As a new mother, what do you do if your infant suddenly develops what looks like a case of teenage acne or a rash on his or her scalp? And while you're worried about your child's skin, you may be worried about your own and the changes it experienced during and after pregnancy.
Published: 2005-10-28 00:00:00 read more...
Is Your Body Getting Enough Oxygen?
Do you feel tired all the time even though you get eight hours of sleep a night? Do your muscles throb every time you complete a workout even though you exercise every day; or do you experience occasional irritability for no apparent reason? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your problem may be a lack of adequate levels of oxygen in the blood.
Published: 2005-10-27 00:00:00 read more...
Don't Just Quit Smoking, Take the Next Step
Sharon O'Hara, 66, of Silverdale, Wash., was just 17 when she picked up her first cigarette. "Like a lot of people who started smoking back then, I did it because it was the cool, chic thing to do," she says.
Published: 2005-10-19 00:00:00 read more...
Ten Easy Steps for Diabetes Management
If you are one of the nearly 21 million Americans who have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how important it is to maintain a consistent, healthy lifestyle. But you most likely also know how difficult it can be to sustain those healthy and potentially life-saving habits while keeping up with the rest of your life.
Published: 2005-10-17 00:00:00 read more...
Soak in the Holiday Season
Holidays are stressful. Heck, life is stressful. Work, kids, commitments and now, on top of everything else, you're expected to exude seasonal cheer. In the paraphrased words of an old advertising campaign, "Calgon, Santa, anybody, just take me away."
Published: 2005-10-14 00:00:00 read more...
Fall is the Perfect Time for Family Fitness
With the arrival of fall and school back in session, maintaining the active and healthy lifestyle of the summer months can be a challenge. However, it is more important than ever that children maintain their active lifestyle by incorporating play and exercise between time spent at school and doing homework.
Published: 2005-10-10 00:00:00 read more...
Get the Open Enrollment Edge: Your Annual Opportunity to Change Your Health Benefits
If you haven't thought about your health benefits in nearly a year, then now is the time to take a fresh look at them and decide what changes you might want to make. Most companies offering health benefits plans allow employees to adjust their benefits during a 30-day window between October and December.
Published: 2005-10-06 00:00:00 read more...
Is Your Family Prepared for Cold and Flu Season?
It's the time of year for sneezing, coughing and the oh-so-dreaded flu. Are you doing everything you can to prepare your family for the onslaught of cold and flu season?
Published: 2005-10-05 00:00:00 read more...
Deck the Halls with Germs and Flu Bugs
'Tis the season . . . for eggnog, turkey and holiday festivities. But it's also the time of year for sneezing, coughing and the oh-so-dreaded flu. Are you doing everything you can to prepare your family for the onslaught of cold and flu season?
Published: 2005-10-05 00:00:00 read more...
Four New Mom Must-Haves
Pregnancy and childbearing can seem exhausting enough for a new mom - but those first few months with a newborn at home can bring new meaning to the words sleep-deprived. This particular issue can cause more stress than any other part of being a new parent.
Published: 2005-09-30 00:00:00 read more...
Bringing Your Winter Workout Indoors
For all those who enjoy layering up and braving the winter elements for a brisk morning run, there are countless others who find the process of exercising outdoors daunting, to say the least.
Published: 2005-09-30 00:00:00 read more...
How to Keep Your Home Warm and Comfortable this Fall and Winter
(ARA) - Days are starting to get cooler and homes in the colder seasons become havens for warmth and comfort. Here are a few tips to consider when making your home the perfect hide-away.
Published: 2005-09-27 00:00:00 read more...
Commonly Overlooked Household Hazards
Many parents and caregivers know to install safety gates and locks around their home. They know not to leave sharp or harmful objects within a child's reach, and to cover all electrical outlets. Some other potential hazards, however, aren't as obvious.
Published: 2005-09-26 00:00:00 read more...
How to Make Your Home Safe
Many parents and caregivers know to install safety gates and locks around their home. They know not to leave sharp or harmful objects within a child's reach, and to cover all electrical outlets. Some other potential hazards, however, aren't as obvious.
Published: 2005-09-26 00:00:00 read more...
Wash Your Nose: New Study Shows Natural Treatment Relieves Sinus Symptoms
Sinus problems typically drive many of the 70 million American sufferers to drug-based commercial remedies like psuedoephedrine pills or chemical nasal sprays. But a new study, published in the medical journal Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, shows that the simplest approach might be the best - regular nasal washing with warm water and 2 percent saline.
Published: 2005-09-23 00:00:00 read more...
Chicken Soup and Wet Heads: The Truth About Cold and Flu Myths
At some point when you were a child, your mother may have told you not to leave the house with a wet head. "You'll catch a cold, the minute you walk out that door," she would say. As children we laughed it off, but now as adults we sometimes wonder, was what she said true?
Published: 2005-09-21 00:00:00 read more...
New Initiative Seeks to Improve Diabetes Care
- The number of diabetes cases diagnosed in this country each year is increasing at an alarming rate. An estimated 18.2 million Americans now suffer from some form of the disease. That's 6.3 percent of the population.
Published: 2005-09-20 00:00:00 read more...
From Infancy to Elderly: Top 10 Ways to Maintain Your Brain
Time and again, studies have shown how important exercise, regular mental stimulation and balanced nutrition are to growing minds during childhood. In fact, scientists used to think all crucial development occurred between infancy and the teenage years.
Published: 2005-09-19 00:00:00 read more...
Designing a Home of the Future . . . For Your Future
If the phrase "The House of the Future" makes you think of old re-runs of "The Jetson's," think again. Recent innovations in intelligent home design won't turn your house into a Space Age marvel or a jumble of confusing gadgets, but they will help it run more efficiently and economically.
Published: 2005-09-15 00:00:00 read more...
Depression Treatment Can Help Vast Majority of Sufferers
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 80 percent of people with depression who receive treatment for the condition show improvement. Yet, despite this promising statistic, only about half of the more than 34 million Americans who suffer from depression at some point during their lives seek treatment for this highly treatable illness.
Published: 2005-09-14 00:00:00 read more...
Is Your Mattress Making You Sick?
Your mattress is probably comfortable, but is it safe? You may be exposed to toxins every night in the form of flame retardants from your mattress.
Published: 2005-09-13 00:00:00 read more...
The Patient Plays a Significant Role in a Quality Doctor's Visit
Have you ever gone to the doctor and left the appointment feeling like you didn't get the information or treatment you needed because like many people you left without discussing the impact of your symptoms of constipation, bloating and abdominal discomfort or pain?
Published: 2005-09-13 00:00:00 read more...
Why It's So Important to Tell Your Doctor the Whole Story
Have you ever gone to the doctor and left the appointment feeling like you didn't get the information or treatment you needed because like many people you left without discussing the impact of your symptoms of constipation, bloating and abdominal discomfort or pain?
Published: 2005-09-13 00:00:00 read more...
Tell Your Doctor the Whole Story
Have you ever gone to the doctor and left the appointment feeling like you didn't get the information or treatment you needed because like many people you left without discussing the impact of your symptoms of constipation, bloating and abdominal discomfort or pain?
Published: 2005-09-13 00:00:00 read more...
How to Fight Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Education
A young mother of three and just 34 years old at the time, Janelle Hail was not prepared to get the news that she had breast cancer. "I was in complete shock. I had no family history, was relatively healthy and then like a bomb the news dropped on me. I was given few options and no educational information to make a life changing decision."
Published: 2005-09-02 00:00:00 read more...
Who Will Be Tomorrow's Doctors?
When you need an obstetrician to deliver your baby, or a neurosurgeon in an emergency situation, will you be able to find one? More and more, doctors are becoming dissatisfied with their careers and are encouraging their children to follow other career paths, leaving large holes in certain specialties, including obstetrics and neurosurgery.
Published: 2005-09-02 00:00:00 read more...
How to Get Relief from Knee Pain Caused By Osteoarthritis
As more news comes out linking oral pain relievers such as Vioxx and Celebrex to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and others such as Aleve to serious stomach problems, people are looking for alternative therapies for treating osteoarthritis (OA) pain.
Published: 2005-08-31 00:00:00 read more...
GERD-Friendly Eating
Everyday, frequent and persistent heartburn can prevent millions of Americans from enjoying some of their favorite foods. Caused by a frequent abnormal backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, heartburn experienced two or more days a week may indicate a serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux disease (ARD).
Published: 2005-08-31 00:00:00 read more...
Beyond Drugs: Better Alternatives for Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis sufferers not only feel pain, but they can also lose critical physical abilities and independence, as well as jobs. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is clearly a serious health problem. Nearly 70 million people in America suffer from some type of arthritis-related condition and it is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability.
Published: 2005-08-30 00:00:00 read more...
Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of gynecological cancers and the fourth-leading cause of cancer death among American women. In 2005, it is estimated that over 22,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease and more than 16,000 will lose their lives to it.
Published: 2005-08-29 00:00:00 read more...
The Skinny on Male Eating Disorders: Increasing Numbers Raise Awareness
The prevalence of male eating disorders has become alarmingly more apparent in recent years, leaving medical and psychological establishments attempting to pinpoint just what has led to this escalation. On the heels of a University of Toronto study in 2000 suggesting that one out of every six people who qualified for a full or partial diagnosis of anorexia was male, researchers assembled their line of usual suspects to account for the significant departure from the one in ten frequently reported.
Published: 2005-08-26 00:00:00 read more...
National Program Seeks Heroes in the Depression Community
More than 19 million Americans struggle with depression every day. Fortunately, there are many who devote their lives to battling the stigma associated with this disease and promoting a better understanding that depression is treatable -- and their work does not go unnoticed.
Published: 2005-08-19 00:00:00 read more...
Long-Term Care: More Than a Health Issue
As lifespans have lengthened, so too has the time Americans spend in retirement. Healthy retirees can realistically expect to spend 20 or even 30 years in retirement. This trend, coupled with the ever-rising cost of health care and nursing home care, can become a significant factor in planning for a financially secure retirement. As Americans struggle to get financially prepared for retirement, many underestimate the expenses associated with health issues as they age.
Published: 2005-08-12 00:00:00 read more...
Keeping Communities Safe from the Threat of West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes used to be a minor nuisance for people enjoying outdoor activities and recreation, but the threat of West Nile virus has turned these tiny pests into a threat that should be taken seriously.
Published: 2005-08-04 00:00:00 read more...
Hispanics Impacted More Severely by Joint Pain, Work Limitations from Arthritis
The rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic population and the disproportionate rate at which arthritis impacts this community indicate an imminent public health threat that could be limited with accurate information and action, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
Published: 2005-08-03 00:00:00 read more...
Relax and Renew with Tea
In an era when responsibilities and obligations far outnumber hours in the day, it's no wonder many diseases are linked to stress. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, 43 percent of adults suffer adverse health affects from stress. Clearly, some forms of stress are essential -- to win races, meet deadlines or increase productivity -- but too much stress can cause a very different response.
Published: 2005-08-03 00:00:00 read more...
Brain Tumor Trial Offers New Hope for Patients
In December of 2000, Dave Herbert, a retired airline pilot from Northern California, visited his doctor after experiencing sudden headaches, fatigue and blurred vision. A CAT scan and surgical biopsy revealed that Dave, 58 years old at the time, was one of 10,000 Americans who are diagnosed each year with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive and deadliest form of brain tumor.
Published: 2005-08-01 00:00:00 read more...
How to Shop for the Mattress of Your Dreams
Although the average person spends one-third of their life in bed, many shoppers are not sure how to actually select a mattress that will help them sleep better than ever before. And with options ranging from innerspring, foam, and air mattresses to waterbeds, adjustable beds and futons, there's a lot to choose from!
Published: 2005-07-25 00:00:00 read more...
Hit the Road, Jack (and Jill)
Swimsuit: $31.99. Good pair of walking shoes: $49.99. Assortment of healthy snacks, fresh fruit and bottled water: $8.99. Commitment to eat nutritiously and keep active while away from home: priceless.
Published: 2005-07-21 00:00:00 read more...
New Antibiotic Provides Full Course of Therapy in a Single High Dose
Your doctor said that you have a sinus infection caused by bacteria. Think you'll be taking an antibiotic for a week or more? Not necessarily: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Zmax (azithromycin extended release) for oral suspension, an innovative new single-dose liquid antibiotic that is the latest option for treating certain types of mild-to-moderate sinusitis and pneumonia in adults appropriate for oral therapy.
Published: 2005-07-20 00:00:00 read more...
Summer Activities: Tips for Parents of Children with Diabetes
The summer months mean longer days, increased activity and schedule changes for children. With this in mind, parents of children with diabetes should consider adjusting their activities accordingly to keep their children active, healthy and safe during the summer months.
Published: 2005-07-07 00:00:00 read more...
Overcome Depression with a Team Approach
Emmy-award winning actress and television personality, Linda Dano, has stepped into the spotlight to reveal her personal struggle with depression. Linda is spearheading Support Partners, a national campaign that promotes a team approach to overcoming depression.
Published: 2005-06-30 00:00:00 read more...
Pillow Talk That Could Lead to a Better Night's Sleep
When was the last time you replaced your pillow? For many, a pillow becomes an old friend, reliable and comforting. But over time, a pillow can wear down and cease providing the proper support and comfort, leading to disrupted sleep and even muscle soreness. Experts suggest replacing your pillow every two years to avoid these problems and to experience a better night's sleep.
Published: 2005-06-30 00:00:00 read more...
Patients Have Key Role in Reducing Medical Errors
If the United States is to ever curb the alarming number of deaths and injuries each year caused by medical errors, patients must learn to take charge of their healthcare and be vocal in demanding that safe practices be followed.
Published: 2005-06-28 00:00:00 read more...
There's More to Type 2 Diabetes Than Blood Glucose
It's no secret that maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels is central to diabetes management. In fact, reaching the recommended blood glucose goals could limit serious diabetes complications such as blindness, nerve damage and amputation.
Published: 2005-06-28 00:00:00 read more...
The Best Bug Repellent is All-Natural
If you'll be spending any time outdoors during the summer months, there are two precautions you need to take -- put on sunscreen to protect yourself and your kids from the damaging rays of the sun, and bug spray to keep biting insects at bay.
Published: 2005-06-22 00:00:00 read more...
Do You Know What's In Your Drinking Water?
Water quality is a concern to all of us today, no matter where we live. Fortunately, consumers who obtain water from a public or private utility are able to access free, updated information about their local water quality through an annual water quality report called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Published: 2005-06-10 00:00:00 read more...
What's In Your Drinking Water?
Water quality is a concern to all of us today, no matter where we live. Fortunately, people who get their drinking water from a municipal source are able to access free information about its quality. Here's a rundown of the information people can access.
Published: 2005-06-10 00:00:00 read more...
Keeping Eye Health in Sight for the Summer
Summer is here and millions of Americans are gearing up for vacations, road trips or just fun in the sun. However, many vacationers and recreational enthusiasts have a tendency to take for granted the important role that good vision plays in enjoying these activities to the fullest.
Published: 2005-06-03 00:00:00 read more...
Bringing Prescription Drugs Back Within Reach for Millions of Americans
There is a crisis in America with no end in sight. Millions of people across the country are going without medical insurance -- not because they don't want it, but because they can't afford it.
Published: 2005-06-01 00:00:00 read more...
Tips for Safe Fun in the Sun
Can you hear those birds singing? Summer is upon us! Whether you are heading off to the beach, barbecuing with family and friends or just playing a round of golf 'tis the season to enjoy the outdoors. Running out the door and dropping off the kids at camp? Heading to the park for some baseball? Not so fast!
Published: 2005-05-31 00:00:00 read more...
What Your Body Mass Index Says about Your Weight
Along with swimsuit season comes its eternal dance partner, dieting. New books line the shelves and it seems everyone has a plan for weight loss.
Published: 2005-05-27 00:00:00 read more...
The Smart Way to Watch Your Weight
Along with swimsuit season comes its eternal dance partner, dieting. New books line the shelves and it seems everyone has a plan for weight loss.
Published: 2005-05-27 00:00:00 read more...
Health Insurance 101: A Cheat Sheet for College Graduates and Their Parents
College graduation is an annual ritual that ushers students into the real world. But with the real world comes responsibility -- jobs, taxes, bills . . . and health insurance. Yes, health insurance.
Published: 2005-05-26 00:00:00 read more...
Relief from Skin Pain
After suffering his entire life from a devastating skin disease, 45-year old Joe Montgomery has a new lease on life and relief from decades of pain. Diagnosed at age three with Ichthyosis, a skin disease that affects approximately one million Americans, Joe's condition grew more severe with each passing year.
Published: 2005-05-25 00:00:00 read more...
Tackling Those Last Ten Pounds
Those last ten pounds you need to lose are the equivalent of somewhere around mile 20 in a marathon.
Published: 2005-05-25 00:00:00 read more...
A Good Night's Sleep: Don't Sweat It
Sleepless nights and excessive perspiration are continual problems for millions of women who suffer from menopause, thyroid malfunctions, cancer treatments and pregnancy. With new, technical sleepwear fabrics, comfortable help is on the way. While this sleepwear won't prevent night sweats, it will keep you from waking up soaked.
Published: 2005-05-16 00:00:00 read more...
The Best Safety Devices for Seniors
When it comes to safety, it seems seniors everywhere are taking heed to the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Seniors are stocking up on home safety items -- particularly bath safety products -- as an important precaution.
Published: 2005-05-16 00:00:00 read more...
Stressed Out? Feng Shui Your Fish Bowl
Keeping fish is widely known to reduce stress and anxiety, and by investing in a biOrb fish bowl to keep them in, you're well on your way to transforming your home or office into a stylish space for you to enjoy in harmony.
Published: 2005-05-12 00:00:00 read more...
Drug-free Relief for Allergy Season
As retailers pull allergy and cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine off store shelves to help stop the production of the illegal drug methamphetamine, consumers are looking for other ways to alleviate their allergy symptoms.
Published: 2005-05-12 00:00:00 read more...
Boost Your Rx Plan IQ!
About 75 percent of all Americans already have some type of prescription drug plan. When the Medicare drug plan begins in 2006, millions more will receive a drug plan for the first time. The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy wants to help you learn some important drug plan words. How many answers do you know?
Published: 2005-05-12 00:00:00 read more...
The Dangers of the Disappearing Ozone Layer
While we all look forward to sunny days and the heel-kicking freedom it allows us -- long bike rides, lounging on verandas, festive picnics -- enjoying the sun's rays is becoming increasingly dangerous and even life threatening.
Published: 2005-05-11 00:00:00 read more...
What do Star Wars and Better Dentistry Have in Common?
Not so long ago, the first thing people would think of when you asked them what lasers are used for were the weapons in the Star Wars movies. Today, lasers are making a name for themselves not as weapons but as healing tools capable of modern day medical miracles, and in some cases, completely changing the patients' dental experience.
Published: 2005-05-10 00:00:00 read more...
Suffering for Beauty, So 1990s
The pursuit of everlasting youth has inspired physician-administered beauty enhancement treatments like Botox, Collagen and Restylane. However, the required injections trigger anxiety and can be painful for some patients.
Published: 2005-05-09 00:00:00 read more...
Hand Surgeons Urge Power Saw Safety
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) recommends that individuals take the proper precautions to prevent hand-related injuries while tending to household projects. Each year, thousands of people suffer maiming or amputations of their fingers or hands due to improper handling of power saws.
Published: 2005-05-05 00:00:00 read more...
Protect Your Family Against Nuisance Mosquitoes
Summer is here and warm weather brings the joys of backyard barbeques, baseball games and lazy days spent relaxing on the front porch. But with these enjoyable activities can come some unwanted pests: mosquitoes.
Published: 2005-05-04 00:00:00 read more...
Cancer Experts Help Patients Improve Their Chemotherapy Experience with National Workshop Series
Each year, more than one million cancer patients undergo chemotherapy treatment to improve their survival rates. But because chemotherapy does not differentiate between cells with cancer and those without, healthy cells are also killed during treatment.
Published: 2005-04-25 00:00:00 read more...
Is Your Family at Risk for Lyme Disease?
As the weather warms, families are beginning to plan fresh-air outings: playing in the park, hosting backyard barbeques, hiking and bike riding, and picnicking by the lake. But lurking in the grass is a very real health threat: Lyme disease.
Published: 2005-04-21 00:00:00 read more...
The Allergy Sufferers' Guide to Gardening
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 35 million people suffer from allergies which may prohibit them from participating in many outdoor activities, including gardening. Notable film and television star Dean Cain is one of them.
Published: 2005-04-20 00:00:00 read more...
From the Hospital to Your Home
Ahh . . . home sweet home. There's nothing more comforting than recovering in your own home after a hospital stay. But your humble abode can pose its own set of problems -- even extending your recovery time -- if it's not properly prepared.
Published: 2005-03-30 00:00:00 read more...
New Survey Shows More Can Be Done to Help Manage Arthritis Pain
Despite tremendous advancements in treatments available for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a nationwide survey by the Arthritis Foundation shows that nearly 70 percent of people currently receiving RA treatment still experience pain, stiffness and fatigue on a daily basis. Results also reveal that more than one-third rank their quality of life with RA at only a five out of ten.
Published: 2005-01-19 00:00:00 read more...
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