Healthy Aging - Original Articles
Adults ages 50 and older are at an increased risk for STDs. Here's what you need to know to avoid catching or spreading serious diseases.
This innovative technique can help remove peach fuzz and leave your skin glowing, too.
Shaving can be a pain, literally! Whether it's razor burn, bumps, or ingrown hairs, we have tips to prevent and treat common problems.
These expert tips will keep you looking hot, no matter how sweltering it is outside.
New studies explore how coffee may help people lose weight and even reduce their risk of diabetes.
Going Mediterranean may offer protective benefits against skin cancer. That's on top of the other health benefits this easy-to-follow diet serves up.
Protein plays a crucial role in building muscle, but it's not the only player. Here's what else your body craves.
Big changes are coming to health insurance that may affect your family. Here is the information you need.
Did you know your surroundings could increase your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke? Here's why.
Watching your beloved four-legged friend have a seizure can leave you feeling helpless. Get the facts and learn how to best respond.
Due to evolutionary factors and hormones, one sex is more prone to a miserable bout of the flu.
If you're down for the count with influenza, here's how to get yourself up and going again.
Soap and water alone are fine for keeping dust bunnies away, but they won t rid your home of germs. Here's how to tell when your home needs more than just a routine clean.
A nagging cough, low-grade fever, and pain or tightness in the chest may signal bronchitis. Here's how to tell for sure.
Here's why you may have lost your voice...and how to find it again.
If it's sometimes hard to grasp words and facts that you used to have a handle on, it might be time to get a grip, literally.
Does your doctor's appearance affect your impression of his medical skills?
What benefits come from a strong support network, and where can you find one of your own?
Poor circulation can lead to painful and unsightly skin ulcers, most commonly found on the inside of the ankles. Here's how to detect a problem so treatment can begin.
Farmers' markets are growing in popularity, and it's easy to see why. Food that's locally grown and harvested can reap some big benefits. Learn more.
Grapefruit juice can increase the potency of certain drugs, converting them to life-threatening doses. Here's what you need to know.
Weddings, street fairs, ball games, and barbecues. These mealtime minefields can mean trouble for those with diabetes. Here's how to sidestep temptation without missing the fun.
Sip your way through summer with these diet-friendly refreshments.
Long famous for their clotted cream and deliciously caloric scones, the Brits have devised a diet that involves denial two days at a time. Learn more about weight loss through intermittent fasting.
Retirement can be a surprisingly challenging time for couples. Being prepared can help ward off undue stress on the relationship. Here are some key tips.
For centuries, humans relied on apitherapy, the use of bee products, for health and healing. Today, there is a renewed interest in the benefits of these substances. Learn more.
Obese drivers are more likely to die in car crash, research reveals. Here's why.
Fruit is good for you, no doubt. But there are particular factors to consider when it comes to choosing dried fruit.
Though most cases of breast cancer occur in women over 55, thousands under the age of 40 are diagnosed each year. Find out if you're at increased risk and what you can do to protect yourself.
If you were diagnosed tomorrow, would you be prepared financially? If the answer is "no," you may be tempted to invest in cancer insurance. But read this first.