7 Reasons Men Die First
Popular culture may paint men as the stronger sex, but from the moment a boy is born, his life is more likely than his sister's to be cut short. Across national and cultural boundaries, men die an Continue Reading
Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer
I'm sure the folks at Starbucks are rejoicing at yesterday's headlines announcing that "coffee drinkers might live longer." Women who drank more than six cups of coffee a day were found to Continue Reading
Why Some Women Can Expect to Die Too Early
News about life expectancy, up until now, has been rosy. Both women and men are living longer, six to seven years on average, than they were 40 years ago. A girl born in the U.S. today can expect to Continue Reading
Obesity’s Link to Life Expectancy
Today's news that life expectancy has declined for 12 percent of American women (and fallen or stagnated for 4 percent of American men) can be viewed not as a sentence but as a call to action: Stop Continue Reading
Health Buzz: Preterm Births and Other Health News
How to Prevent Preterm Birth A study published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that premature babies were at greater risk of dying throughout childhood. Preemies Continue Reading
Longevity 101: Try the ‘Power 9′
Based on research about the world's eldest, healthiest people, Dan Buettner, author of the brand-new book "The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Continue Reading
Eat less live longer. Become smarter.
AP Photo/Rick Rycroft By Robert EllsworthStudies involving severe calorie restriction have shown a markedly extended lifespan in mice and other species, but until now the reasons for this remained Continue Reading
Miracle weight loss diet?
I It's the drug of choice for competitive body builders, but thousands of people suggest Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)may also be a miracle cure for losing weight! My middle-aged friend, Sheila Continue Reading
Celebrity trainer: Jamie Milnes
Brit transplant Jamie Milnes made a name for himself as a celebrity trainer. Now Milnes has one goal for us Yankees: to bring fitness to the disenfranchised. His “Get Fit Go Play” Continue Reading
Skin care scoop – Chemical peels for younger skin
Forget Jimmy Choos, Juicy couture, or that weekend spa getaway. In these trying times, women are more likely to want to use their money to knock off a few years. One of the most cost effective Continue Reading
Zap away Wrinkles!
Insert photo caption or credit hereA gentle electronic facial that makes you look younger, requires no effort and doesn't hurt? Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Thanks to modern technology, Continue Reading
Float Away: health benefits of sensory deprivation in float tanks
Floating, sensory deprivation, womb therapy...whatever you choose to call it, it is one the most amazing experiences out there, especially as a means of stress relief and relaxation. A Continue Reading
Angelina’s face lift in a jar.
I just love to hear about the rare few red carpet A-listers, like Angelina and Jennifer, that eschew botox and facial fillers, using only skincare lotions and potions to help them preserve their Continue Reading
Dream cremes worth the price of gold
Image courtesy of SircuitBefore thirty, bags are something you put your groceries in, and crow's feet belong to that annoying black bird. Except for the occasional nasty pimple, you live in age Continue Reading
Healthy Apps for your iPhone & iPod
photo APPLEThe beauty of the iPhone/iPod is how easy it is to add on small applications, or apps, that give Apple’s lovely lady extra powers. There are currently more than 50,000 apps — Continue Reading
Fabulous iPhone Apps for Your Health and Fitness
photo by NexStudios It’s been just over a year since the App Store launched and there are more than a staggering 60,000 applications released for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Here are seven more Continue Reading
Walking Away from Temptation
Study: Chocoholics Reduce Cravings with 15-Minute Walk A 15-minute walk has been shown to reduce chocolate cravings, according to study. “Sometimes the best way to avoid unnecessary Continue Reading
Remembering Patrick Swayze
Did Chemotherapy Contribute to Swayze’s Death? Would Patrick Swayze still be alive without chemotherapy? Leave your comments below. Patrick Swayze, the man who stole the heart of millions of girls Continue Reading
Paying Homage to the Onion
Study: Onion Compounds May Cut Colon Cancer Risk in Half Consuming onions can reduce your risk of colon cancer in half, study confirms. “Impossible.” That’s what I said to myself the other Continue Reading
Who’s for Dinner?
Results of Canada Study Raises New Question for Food Diners Everywhere Chances are a woman will consume fewer calories when dining with a man. Unlike most of my articles, which overwhelmingly focus Continue Reading
