Life style

Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw, which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. The article commented on the fact that if we look at the natural world, we would never find any ot...

Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from US...

Maintain a low fat diet. You will want to especially avoid fats such as butter, coconut oil, saturated fats, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats, animal fats and dairy fats. Instead of oils, try using nonstick cooking sprays. Always try to bu...

Maintain a low fat diet. You will want to especial...

When it comes to protein, lean protein is the healthiest choice. Take the skin off of your chicken before you cook it. Skinless chicken and turkey is the leanest poultry. Lean pork choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin and ham. Lean beef...

When it comes to protein, lean protein is the heal...

Always have a bowl of fruit in your house making it easy to snack on or to grab a fruit on your way out the door. A bowl of fruit also makes a nice table centerpiece. Buying fruits that are in season are usually the most affordable and the most delic...

Always have a bowl of fruit in your house making i...

Vegetables that are in season are often the best choice because they are affordable and often full of flavor. Try a variety of seasonal vegetables to keep meals interesting. Frozen vegetables make a good alternative to fresh vegetables. Always keep y...

Vegetables that are in season are often the best c...

A healthy diet will help ensure your body is getting the nutrition it needs, and will help you maintain a healthy weight. People who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk for certain health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high bl...

A healthy diet will help ensure your body is getti...

A healthy diet should emphasize plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These foods are high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat, and free of cholesterol. Fill the bulk of your diet with these healthy and nutrit...

A healthy diet should emphasize plenty of fruits, ...

Grains, especially whole grains, provide several health benefits. Grains provide essential nutrients and helps reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Health Benefits Eating a diet high in grains, especially whole grains, as an overall health...

Grains, especially whole grains, provide several h...

Health Benefits Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables as an overall healthy diet may... reduce risk for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. reduce risk for type 2 diabetes. protect against certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and col...

Health Benefits Eating a diet high in fruits and v...

June 29, 2012 -- There has been a dramatic drop in vision impairment among older Americans over the last generation, new research shows. The prevalence of self-reported eyesight issues that limit activity declined by well over 50% in just two and a h...

June 29, 2012 -- There has been a dramatic drop in...

June 26, 2012 -- Drinking coffee in moderation may reduce your risk of heart failure as you age, according to a new analysis. What's moderate? About two cups a day, if you're drinking the typical U.S. coffee serving, says researcher Murray Mittleman,...

June 26, 2012 -- Drinking coffee in moderation may...

1. Salmon Besides being rich in protein and vitamin D (both are key to strong hair) the omega-3 fatty acids found in this tasty cold-water fish are the true superstar. Your body can't make those fatty acids, which your body needs to grow hair. About ...

1. Salmon Besides being rich in protein and vitami...

June 27, 2012 -- Scientists say they've developed a vaccine that may one day protect people against the addictive effects of nicotine -- but for now they have to settle for some success in mice. The vaccine uses the shell of a harmless virus that, mu...

June 27, 2012 -- Scientists say they've developed ...

We all know it's a challenge to eat healthfully in our drive-through, junk-food world. But what about those people who make a living urging folks to improve their diets? How do they manage to pull it off themselves? I asked a sampling of dietitians f...

We all know it's a challenge to eat healthfully in...

June 27, 2012 -- Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of illnesses and conditions, from heart disease and diabetes to certain types of cancer. Now a small study of three women suggests that vitamin D deficiency and depression may travel tog...

June 27, 2012 -- Vitamin D deficiency has been lin...

Living with depression can be hard. You may already feel the benefits of treating your depression: Increased energy Feeling hopeful Finding more joy in life Even if you're feeling better, you may still have occasional concerns that you aren't sure ...

Living with depression can be hard. You may alread...

You’ve heard the advice: get active at least 30 minutes every day, as many days of the week as you can. But what if you’re short on time and the idea of the gym doesn’t thrill you? We've got some tips on getting active outside of the gym, along with ...

You’ve heard the advice: get active at least 30 mi...

It's an unfortunate fact of life at menopause: your risk for osteoporosis goes up. If you take corticosteroid medications for your RA, you have even more reason to be concerned about your bones. Although corticosteroids fight inflammation that threat...

It's an unfortunate fact of life at menopause: you...

Taking the top spot in the fitness trend survey for the sixth year in a row are fitness professionals. Researchers say education and certification programs for health and fitness professionals are experiencing exponential growth. The number of employ...

Taking the top spot in the fitness trend survey fo...

Annual checkup is considered a necessity for diabetics to prevent eye disorders, the director of the eye disease research center says. Diabetics are also recommended to keep their blood sugar normal, Marzieh Katibeh told ISNA news agency in an interv...

Annual checkup is considered a necessity for diabe...

People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware of the hazards. "The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal ...

People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid ...