Health and Wellness
Don’t Be a Heart Breaker: Ladies, Go Red This Month
Posted on February 3, 2012
By Deborah Goldstein
If there was ever a time to show yourself some love, it’s February, American Heart Month. You may not realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. In fact, heart disease claims the lives of more women than all cancers combined.
Preventive Medicine Can Save Your Life
Posted on January 18, 2012
When Nightline reporter Bill Weir set out to interview his latest subject, The End of Illness author David B. Agus, M.D., he thought he’d learn a few things about himself. But as the reporter joked on Twitter, “I used to think my job was killing me, until the assignment that saved my life.”
5 Natural Cures for Common Skin Conditions
Posted on January 17, 2012
By Chrystle Fiedler
Author of Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery
Your skin reflects the health of your body. It will show if you are allergic to foods or cosmetics, a new lotion, bubble bath, or laundry detergent. Stress can show up on your skin, too. Start by changing what you suspect is the cause.
7 Easy Diet Rules to Prevent Illness
Posted on January 13, 2012
All fresh produce is not created equal, and low-fat is not always best. Follow these healthy eating strategies from The End of Illness by David B. Agus, M.D.
How to Prevent Teen Smoking
Posted on January 12, 2012
The best way to keep adolescents from smoking is to focus on issues close to their hearts—how it affects their looks, their popularity, and their physical performance—says Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., author of You and Your Adolescent: The Essential Guide for Ages 10–25. These six smoking myths summarize what they need to know—and may help remind adults who are trying to quit, too.
Fight Depression With One Simple Exercise
Posted on December 28, 2011
If the holidays are leaving you blue, try this brief exercise called the Gratitude Visit. It will raise your sense of well-being and lower your depression, says Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being.
8 Natural Ways to Cure Breakouts and Look Great in Holiday Party Photos
Posted on December 7, 2011
By Chrystle Fiedler
Author of Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery
The dreaded zit, seemingly always showing up when you need to look your best. The holidays can be stressful for many people and the seasonal stress can trigger an outbreak; that’s because stress causes the skin to produce more oil. Find out how to cure yours the natural way.
Stress Management Checklist: How to Stop Worrying and Just Relax
Posted on December 6, 2011
Eliminating stress doesn’t necessarily mean pouring a nice hot bubble bath. Try these holiday stress-busting strategies to avoid letting your worries rule your mind—and your life. From YOU Stress Less: The Owner’s Manual for Regaining Balance in Your Life by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.
6 Supplements for Healthier, Stronger Bones
Posted on November 30, 2011
It’s not just about calcium. Learn what supplements to take in addition to calcium—ones that can help slow the rate of bone loss, increase bone density, and prevent osteoporosis. From What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life—and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You by Michael T. Murray, N.D.
How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Posted on November 4, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, and although fall isn’t officially over until Dec. 22, it signifies the beginning of a blue mood for many. While the winter doldrums aren’t uncommon during those long, chilly months filled with too-short days, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a serious condition. Here’s what to do if you suspect it’s got you in its grips.
5 Natural Remedies to Try During Cold and Flu Season
Posted on October 26, 2011
By Chrystle Fiedler
Author of Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery
Did you know that you can find the ingredients for natural remedies to cure many common ailments in your kitchen, bathroom, and health food store? Now that cold and flu season is approaching, many Americans are doing just that. Here are key ingredients to stock up on in case the bug hits you and your family.
Was Multiple Personality Disorder Patient Sybil a Fraud?
Posted on October 21, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
When you hear about cases of profound child abuse, like Jaycee Dugard’s, those stories stay with you. In the 1970s, the thoroughly upsetting story of Sybil—a girl who developed 16 different personalities as a means of coping with horrific abuse—freaked out an entire generation, put Multiple Personality Disorder on the map, spawned a bestselling book and even a TV movie starring Sally Field. But was it a hoax?
How Breast Cancer Affects Your Career
Posted on October 20, 2011
E! News host Giuliana Rancic recently shocked her fans with news that she has breast cancer. As she recuperates from surgery with plans to get back to work next week, we wish her the best. And we’d like to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special segment on how a cancer diagnosis can take its toll on not just your health, but your bank account, too. These questions will help you determine if and for how long you should take a leave of absence.
Dr. Oz’s 5 Fertility-Boosting Tips
Posted on October 6, 2011
Did you know that vigorous exercise can prevent ovulation? Should you use the good old missionary? Learn more on what to do—and not to do—to improve your fertility chances, from YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
