Long-lasting health
“It's amazing how your life can change in a year,” my children's pediatrician said to me when I was in her office for my son's annual exam. Since I had last seen her one year ago, she had been diagnosed with breast cancer...
What are Daily Values?
The Daily Value (DV) percentages on a label reflect recommended daily consumption levels established by the FDA, which are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet...
Soak it up Safely
It'll take more than a big floppy hat to protect you from all those ultraviolet rays at the pool or picnic this summer. Try these five easy ways to save your skin before, during, and after your time in the sun...
Valerian
WHAT IT IS/BENEFITS: Extracted from the dried roots and stems of a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. Found in teas and tinctures. Relieves insomnia...
Safe for kids
Bath time can be such fun. But, as many parents have become aware, those sweet-smelling baby products may contain some pretty unsavory chemicals...
Help for Rosacea
Anyone who survived high school with a face full of acne knows the feeling: You want to leave the house with a paper bag over your head...
Where to go: Boston, Massachusetts
Vacationing in the city doesn’t have to be hectic or unhealthy—au contraire! Greener hotels and back-to-essentials retreats offer a new take on city life...
Destination rejuvenation
Oftentimes, planning a vacation and the anticipation of it is as much a part of the fun as actually taking the trip (well, almost). It's looking forward...
The gender divide on food
Men and Women Really are from Different Planets — at least when it comes to their eating habits...
The new allergy reality
They May Be Dietary Staples, But Milk And Eggs are also the most common triggers for childhood allergies. And although researchers used to believe that...
How can I manage my cholesterol naturally?
Dietitian: The American diet puts us at risk for heart disease and a host of other ailments because it is high in saturated fat and low in fiber the perfect...
The nutrition link
Watching his 5-year-old son participate in a holiday pageant at school last December, Gary Greaves says he was blown away by how much Brandon had changed since first being diagnosed with autism in 2005...
Smart snacks
Your kids just walked in the door, ravenous. They head straight for the fridge and grab … an apple or a few mini-carrots and a big glass of organic milk. Sound hard to believe?...
Lead-proof your plates
You've tossed suspect toys and lunchboxes, but there's another place lead could be lurking: in your dinner plates. The FDA allows manufacturers to finish plates with glazes that contain lead at the amount of...
Q & A: How can I do away with sciatica?
Physiatrist The first and most important thing to do is to find out what's causing your pain you can't treat it until you know what it is. It's not a...
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