Wellness & Prevention


Restaurants to Serve Nutrition Facts

Have you ever wondered how many calories are in that burrito you just ordered? Are you curious about that bowl of broccoli-and-cheese soup or tub...

January 6, 2015 / 3 min read


Experts Question Nutritional Supplements for Eyes &...

The majority of top-selling nutritional supplements promoted for eye health do not contain the proper ingredients or dosages considered effective in slowing some eye diseases,...

January 2, 2015 / 2 min read


Infection Protection, Evils of Sugar Top 2014's...

The year 2014 was full of eye-opening research and alarming health alerts, with headlines including threats from potentially harmful viruses, too much sugar and expanding...

December 31, 2014 / 5 min read


How to Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions

With the arrival of a new year, many of us are being visited by the ghosts of New Year’s past – those resolutions that show...

December 30, 2014 / 2 min read


Demystifying ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’

But now there are new studies that indicate there could be physiological dysfunctions associated with CFS, providing potential breakthroughs for patients and their doctors.

December 29, 2014 / 2 min read


New Studies: E-books Hurt Sleep; Belly Fat...

Certain types of electronic books (e-readers) can make it harder to fall asleep. A new study finds that belly fat can carry a higher risk...

December 26, 2014 / 2 min read


Don’t Let Stress Stir Up Stomach Trouble

There are dozens of over-the-counter medications to treat acid reflux, or GERD, and ulcers — but no clear treatment for nonulcer dyspepsia, one of the...

December 23, 2014 / 2 min read


Finding Serenity During the Holidays

No matter what holiday you celebrate, you might learn something from cartoon character Charlie Brown and his annual search for calm and meaning during the...

December 22, 2014 / 2 min read


Know Your Limits

Alcohol abuse can masquerade as holiday cheer during parties and family dinners. That’s especially true if you face a marathon of office, neighborhood and family...

December 19, 2014 / 3 min read


Keep the Beat: Heart Health During the...

Heart attack risk is higher for people who’ve had a previous heart attack and those who have cardiac conditions, such as irregular heart beats and...

December 18, 2014 / 2 min read