Disney to ban ads for junk food
Disney says its programming will no longer be sponsored by junk food. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will become the first major media company to ban such ads for its TV channels, radio...
View ArticleCertain disorders raise sleepwalking risk
To sleep: perchance to sleepwalk, ah, that is not unusual after all, according to a study last month in the journal Neurology. About 30 percent of adults in the U.S.
View ArticleAmerican Grown: First lady's book looks at growing seeds, healthy kids
From the beginning, Michelle Obama's kitchen garden has been an overachiever, churning out more peppers, parsley and eggplant than expected, and generating interest that - yes, really - crosses oceans.
View ArticleNew procedure freezes, kills fat cells
Breast cancer, a double mastectomy and kidney cancer - in all, nine surgeries in three years - left Kathleen Bindyke feeling like a battered warrior. But she decided to put herself into better shape...
View ArticleSweat in style means better workout
Let's admit it: Most of us secretly scoff at the guys dressed like Tour de France contestants zipping down the boulevard in second-skin unitards embellished with pseudo sponsorships and technical...
View ArticleChoose wisely for a healthy restaurant breakfast
As a business strategy, breakfast is becoming the most important meal of the day for more restaurants. Fast-food eateries and corner coffee shops are in hot pursuit of early birds with an appetite for...
View ArticleAthletic edge: Can you suffer enough to win?
In Lance Armstrong's two inspiring books, 'It's Not About the Bike' and 'Every Second Counts,' it's striking how many times he uses the word 'suffer.' It's not used about his fight against cancer, but...
View ArticleAirplane germs can ruin a vacation
Here's something to brighten up your summer travel prospects. Airports and airplanes are major gathering places for microbes from around the world, says Peter J.
View ArticleStroke risk linked to insufficient sleep
The 30% of working adults who routinely sleep less than six hours a night are four times more likely to suffer a stroke, says a new study.
View ArticleBurn fat by speeding metabolism
If you want your metabolism to match the speed of your Facebook status updates, look no further. Making small changes to your routine can help build muscle, torch calories and increase fat burn.
View ArticleSupplements and vitamins should be used wisely
So should you or shouldn't you take calcium and vitamin D supplements? Some recent developments may have left consumers confused. The U.S.
View Article5 myths about sun exposure
Before you head out to the pool or tanning salon this summer, here are five myths about sun exposure, busted for your edification: Your skin gets a healthy flush from mild sun exposure.
View ArticleRed wine and dark chocolate for your heart - but there's a catch
Suppose I told you people with cardiovascular disease need red wine and chocolate candy? Well, more specifically resveratrol - found in red grapes - and dark chocolate have been cited for reducing...
View ArticleHigh heat steals medicine's potency
Feeling a little under the weather? If so, it could be that the recent string of triple-digit temperatures gripping much of the country has weakened your medications or affected how your body reacts to...
View ArticleWhen the diagnosis is bad: Do you tell?
In 1976, as a 24-year-old grad student, Samira Beckwith was diagnosed with the thing people still whispered about: cancer.
View ArticleBaby Ana or Grey? Moms-to-be are crediting 'Fifty Shades'
Will little Sophia and Jacob morph into baby Christian and Anastasia about nine months from now? While it's impossible to declare a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' baby boomlet, some moms and moms-to-be...
View ArticleFDA: Avoid benzocaine for teething baby
Parents should not use benzocaine products to relieve teething pain in babies except under the advice and supervision of a health care professional, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
View ArticleMaster your metabolism
Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off knows one big challenge is keeping your metabolism stoked. That's because as you shed pounds, your body tends to sink into 'starvation mode,'...
View ArticleShould mold on cheese be removed?
For the record, I am an Olympics junkie. And while keeping up with our American athletes in London, I tend to get a bit distracted from my column-writing. So - a reader writes:
View ArticleHonesty is healthiest policy, research finds
Honesty may actually help your health, suggests a study presented Saturday to psychology professionals that found telling fewer lies benefits you physically and mentally. For this 'honesty experiment,'...
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