Beware the symptoms of SAD
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
It hasn't hit me this year yet, but it got bad enough last winter that I bought myself a full spectrum "happy light." Seasonal Affective Disorder starts sneaking up on you shortly after turning your clocks back for winter. Here's what to look out for.
Healthy party chicken
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
Here's a recipe that's easy, healthy and luxurious enough for company - chicken breasts with currant and thyme sauce.
Big thoughts on monogamy, the dangers of Viagra and what men should know about women
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
I found these comments on BigThink.com by sexologist Michael Perelman fascinating.
Neti & Elderberry vs. The Common Cold
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
I woke up yesterday with the first telltale signs of a head cold. ARGH, I thought. Not now! Not when there's so much to do! So, I decided to fight it with an age-old folk remedy: elderberry...and my beloved Neti pot. So far, they seem to be working.
Supplements for a younger you?
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
From Sante Active comes "Youthful Effects," a line of ten dietary supplements designed to maintain health and improve vitality as we age. And they have a product for anything that ails you - from menopause to low-energy to brain fog.
Beware the risks of facial fillers
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
I've long been skeptical of collagen and other injectable wrinkler fillers. Now comes a warning from a panel of independent government health advisers that regular use of these popular anti-aging treatments can cause "long lasting reactions such as bumps under the skin, blotches and scars."
Great resource for caregivers, or anyone who cares
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
The Federal Trade Commission has just launched a new Web site offering reliable sources of information on health topics important to you, as a consumer, caregiver or friend.
Web site of the day
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
For all you procrastinators who ever wondered how far you can drive after your gas gauge warning light goes on, this Web site is sure to please.
A solution for leg cramps?
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Since ramping my treadmill time up to a full hour, I've been suffering from the occasional cramp in my calves, especially at night. Maybe this homeopathic, muscle relaxing lotion will provide some relief.
My first biopsy
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
That’s not a crazy new “I’m Happy I Voted” sticker you see on my chest. That’s a smiley face bandage (my husband’s idea) covering my very first biopsy wound.
But, I want one for myself!
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
These cute hairdryers were touted as one of "10 Great Holiday Gifts for Teens," but I think my 23-year-old daughter would love one. Come to think of it, so would I!
The power of red
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Want to catch the eye, and the heart, of a certain attractive gentleman? New research suggests you should add a dash of crimson to your wardrobe.
Ad astra per aspera
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Maybe astrology devotee Nancy Reagan had the right idea. Why not turn to the stars in difficult times? The great thing about Astrology on the Web is there are so many different horoscopes online, you can cherry-pick until you find a daily forecast you can live with!
Imagination runs wild during mammogram
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008
I’m not worried about the flimsy gown or the weird metal pasties. I don’t mind being manhandled by a stranger, mainly because it’s always a woman doing the manhandling. What’s got me on edge is the drama of a past exam. I remember it like it was yesterday...
Five common health tips challenged
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Can you skip breakfast, ditch your multivitamin and monthly breast self-exam, and still be guaranteed good health? An article in Redbook magazine suggests you can.
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