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Does Cold Weather Cause Joint Pain? 3 Ways to Relieve Achy Joints

Posted: 02/11/2012

"Every mile is two in winter" said poet George Herbert. A big chunk of our Facebook fans couldn't agree more, particularly the ones who have arthritis or joint pain. We polled them to find out what triggers their hip and knee pain, and 42 percent blamed cold weather -- by far the leading cause. But can the elements really make your joints ache?The scientific evidence is conflicting....

New Thinking About Sinus Headaches

Posted: 02/04/2012

Sinus pain. Nasal congestion. Watery eyes. You've got a sinus headache, right?Not so fast. Turns out that more than 80 percent of "sinus headaches" are really migraines. And over-the-counter pain meds, antihistamines, and decongestants are unlikely to completely relieve them. Here are the questions that help determine which kind of headache you have.A Real Head CaseMany people...

Mayo Clinic Aspirin

Posted: 12/24/2011

Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues...

Exercise and Cholesterol

Posted: 12/17/2011

Your doctor has probably coached you on the importance of a smart diet to manage your cholesterol. Physical activity is another important piece of the puzzle. One study found that daily exercise, combined with a high-fiber, low-fat diet, can help improve cholesterol levels in just three weeks.Regular workouts enhance your cholesterol numbers in three ways:Boost beneficial HDL...

Trick Or Treat?

Posted: 10/29/2011

Everyone knows that Halloween is just around the corner.  There are so many things going on from selecting which costume to wear, which party to attend, and/or taking the kids trick or treating!   The grocery, convenience, and liquor stores are stocked full of items that are so enticing, not to mention the haul from your kids neighborhood outing on all hallows...

A Watery and Fun Way to Lose Weight

Posted: 10/22/2011

Don't mind cutting calories, but hate to exercise? Toss your running shoes back in the closet and throw a swimsuit in your gym bag.Wet workouts may change how you feel about exercise. In a recent study, people who did twice-weekly aqua-jogging sessions dropped both body fat and waist size -- without going on a calorie-restricted diet.Wet and Wonderful Weight LossDuring the 6-week...

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Something to Remember

Posted: 10/14/2011

Need another reason to make olive oil a staple in your diet? If its antioxidant-giving, inflammation-busting, and cell-defending powers aren't enough, maybe its potential to fight Alzheimer's disease will win you over. Researchers have discovered a compound in extra-virgin olive oil that may protect the brain from the most common form of dementia.Protection from Dropped CallsAlzheimer's...

Can the Right Diet Help With ADHD Management?

Posted: 10/08/2011

Have you ever wondered whether certain foods might actually cause challenges in your ADHD management? If so, you're not alone. In fact, scientists also are curious about this and have done years of research on a possible ADHD diet. Yet despite a growing body of research, it's still not crystal clear what role diet plays in childhood ADHD. And it's even less clear what impact...

Clear Brain Plaques with This Nutrient

Posted: 10/01/2011

If your mother gave you vitamin D-rich cod liver oil when you were a child, she may have been way ahead of her time.A new animal study from Japan suggests that vitamin D may help clear the brain of amyloid beta, a toxic protein-like compound that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Human Research SupportThis animal study validates the results of a previous study...

Walk This Many Miles to Stay Fit

Posted: 09/24/2011

It's an everyday activity that mankind has been doing since the dawn of time, but you have to do enough of it to really stay in shape.Doctors say that the magic number is about 10,000 steps -- which works out to walking about 5 miles. And in a recent study, walking that distance proved critical to both cardiovascular fitness and blood sugar levels.Magic NumberIn the recent study,...