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10 Best Questions to Ask to Find a Top Alzheimer’s Specialist

Posted on March 9, 2010

Even if you prefer to stay with a family doctor for ongoing Alzheimer’s care, you owe it to yourself to seek at least a second opinion from an Alzheimer’s specialist. These 10 questions from Dede Bonner, Ph.D., aka “The Question Doctor,” will help you with that important task. From The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s

How to Talk About Your Fibromyalgia Diagnosis With Those You Love

Posted on February 9, 2010

Fibromyalgia affects up to 12 million Americans, but if you’re one of those who suffer, it is often difficult to explain the painful, exhausting symptoms to your loved ones. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself — and your partner — to keep your marriage strong, even in the face of a tough diagnosis. From The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia by Dede Bonner, Ph.D.

10 Questions to Ask if Your Spouse Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on February 4, 2010

Dede Bonner, Ph.D., aka “The Question Doctor,” shares the 10 Best Questions you should ask when your spouse has Alzheimer’s disease. From The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s

5 Healthy Alternatives to Ordinary Milk

Posted on January 21, 2010
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If you’re looking to reduce your consumption of animal protein, there are good alternatives to ordinary milk. Here’s what to look for, from Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes by Mark Bittman.

10 Weight-Busting Ingredients and Easy Substitutes

Posted on January 12, 2010
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Instantly turn up the health factor of your favorite recipes with these flavorful ingredients. From The Program by Dr. Kelly Traver and Betty Kelly Sargent

From Weight Loss to Anti-Aging Effects, the 12 Health Benefits of Green Tea

Posted on December 29, 2009
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A wealth of health benefits are provided by catechins found in green tea. Here’s what they are, how much tea you should sip, and why adding lemon to your cup is good, but milk is not. From The Longevity Factor by Joseph Maroon, M.D.

5 Chinese Herbs for Heart Health

Posted on December 24, 2009
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Many midlife women develop plaque buildup in their arteries, this traditional Chinese formula may help, from Second Spring by Dr. Maoshing Ni

11 Common Exercise Questions, Answered

Posted on December 17, 2009

Jim Karas, the bestselling author of The Cardio-Free Diet, answers common questions about effective strength training, including whether you should be sore, how to breathe, and the benefits of yoga and pilates.

6 Easy Ideas for Healthy Meals and Snacks

Posted on December 15, 2009
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When you make meals and snacks for yourself, they will taste better and be better for you than processed junk food. Here are some easy ideas and quick tips from Naturally Thin, the New York Times bestseller by Bethenny Frankel.

4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for Green Cleaning Products

Posted on December 8, 2009
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How to read labels so you know for sure the product you’re buying is safe. From Green This! Volume 1: Greening Your Cleaning by Deirdre Imus

7 Reasons Children Are Exceptionally Sensitive to Everyday Chemicals

Posted on November 24, 2009

Why we need to protect our kids by limiting their exposure to chemicals and other toxins. From Green This! Volume One: Greening Your Cleaning by Deirdre Imus

3 Ways Aerobic Exercise Boosts Your Metabolism and Helps You Lose Weight

Posted on November 17, 2009
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Although it is possible to lose weight without exercising, a regular exercise routine will greatly accelerate your weight loss. Here’s why, from The Fiber35 Diet by Brenda Watson, C.N.C. Plus, a list of exercises and how many calories they burn.