Walking is one of the most rewarding lifelong activities you can choose. While it may not be a huge calorie burner —...
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Start planning now to care for elderly parents
If you have an aging parent and want a glimpse of what the future holds, look no further than Leslie Glutzer. The...
The Longevity Gap
The disparity between top earners and everyone else is staggering in nations such as the United States, where 10 per...
Sex Drive: How Do Men and Women Compare?
Birds do it, bees do it, and men do it any old time. But women will only do it if the candles are scented just right -- and their partner has done...
3 Steps to Beat Belly Fat
If you're going to beat belly fat, you need to understand what you're up against. Learn all the factors that come into play and why that pinchable...
A Visual Guide to Understanding Stroke
What Is a Stroke? Stroke is a medical emergency and a leading cause of death in the U.S. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more...
Managing your Feeling of Grief
Key points Grief is a normal and healthy reaction that occurs when you lose someone or something important. Although it is possible to delay or...
When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease
Could It Be Alzheimers? It is normal for our loved ones to become a bit forgetful as they age. So how can we separate a harmless senior moment€ from...
A Visual Slide Show: Acupuncture
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an age-old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are placed at specific points...
Dangerous Workout Fads
About 10 years ago, a friend of mine—who was a strength coach for a Major League baseball team—told me about an all-star outfielder who was...
For Black Girls, Lack Of Exercise Heightens Obesity Risk
The evidence of America's obesity epidemic is all around us. But the problem is particularly acute among African-American women. About half of...
Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare
Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness...