New Years Day has come and gone, and along with it so have many of our resolutions for the New Year. Unfortunately, as Shakespeare puts it in Hamlet, ‘Rules are more honored in the breach than in the observance’. There’s also some truth to the old proverb, ‘Old habits die hard’. Seeing how the odds…
Year after year, the debate about the merits and dangers of detoxing rages on. Conventional medical professionals argue that the body’s impressive elimination system is all it needs to detoxify itself. Progressive and integrative health professionals argue that our bodies are overloaded with gunk, and that sensible detox programs offer an effective way of lightening…
Admit it: After going to the bathroom, you do the look-back. Don’t be ashamed—it’s one of the best health checks you can do. What ends up in that bowl can provide lifesaving clues that you might have colon cancer. But don’t freak just because you see a little bit of blood. Here’s what too look…
Skipping important health tests could be a matter of life and death, especially for men, who are less likely to see their doctors on a regular basis anyway. Don’t ignore these essential routine screenings. When it comes to men and health care, the numbers don’t lie: Compared with women, men are 24 percent less likely…
Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay “heart healthy” for yourself and your loved ones During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself the love. Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke…
Try out these little lifestyle tweaks to freshen up your health this Spring! There’s something simply magical about Spring. Even perpetually peppy birds seem to have a little more cheer in their chirps, and hey… what’s not to like about going outside and not being slapped by a wind so cold it makes you wonder…