April 2008
Macadamia nuts can be included in heart healthy diet
Macadamia nuts included in a heart healthy diet reduced low-density cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and should be included among nuts with qualified health claims, according to researchers.
March 2008
Viagra is celebrated for fixing more than one problem
Thanks to savvy marketing of Viagra and similar drugs to a surging boomer population, erectile dysfunction has replaced impotence as the term of choice for a subject once-considered taboo. And the stigma of male sexual dysfunction has all but disappeared.
Spices of life
Spices and herbs add flavor to foods — you already know that. But did you know that some of your favorite seasonings also may contribute to improved health?
December 2007
A morning walk could jog your memory
There's an avalanche of neuroscience to support that (physical) exercise is good for the brain. That's hopeful news for many who worry that growing old may mean losing their minds.
Study: Overweight Kids Risk Early Heart Disease as Adults
Overweight Kids Become Adults With Sick Hearts; Huge Problem Seen by 2035.
November 2007
Most diet pill users stay overweight
Three diet drugs recommended for long-term use result in minimal weight loss and carry some serious side effects.
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