One of the hardest “sells” in natural medicine is demonstrating that there can be substantive differences between products that seem similar. Many years ago a skeptical customer was discussing a supplement with an employee at a health food... 

Although snow may not be falling in your neck of the woods just yet, it’s never too early to start thinking about all the people in your life who love playing in that fluffy white stuff. If you have a friend or family member who’s big into... 

Few of us, if any, sit down to Thanksgiving dinner with a food scale in hand. Nevertheless, portion control on this day of feasting still matters. Using visual cues can certainly help keep your plate from turning into a pyramid of starch and fat. Turkey:... 

When I’m totally wrapped up in Thanksgiving cooking, prepping, organizing, shopping (need I go on?), there’s hardly a fighting chance that I’ll make it to the gym for a full-on workout. Usually, I’ll try to squeeze in a set of... 

The Senate health care bill’s 5% tax on elective cosmetic procedures (breast implants, Botox wrinkle treatments, etc.) is drawing opposition from predictable quarters: Cosmetic surgeons and companies that sell products used in cosmetic procedures.... 

Here’s an executive compensation tidbit for your afternoon reading, courtesy of Eli Lilly. Steven Paul, Lilly’s R&D chief, will receive a cash severance payment of $2 million in connection with his retirement next year, the company said... 

The main course for Thanksgiving has traditionally been turkey. This meat can be a great source of lean protein, but some parts of the bird are healthier than others. To see how your turkey choices add up, check out the nutritional info of this meat... 

The CBO may grab all the headlines in wonky conversations about the costs and effects of big health-care bills. But the Joint Committee on Taxation , another nonpartisan body, also plays a key role: Estimating how much revenue new taxes are likely to... 

I love me some mashed potatoes, especially on Thanksgiving. The problem is that this dish is usually overloaded with tons of butter and cream, which can be a big problem if you’re trying to stay healthy. One way I make my mashed potatoes healthier... 

You can give your next at home movie night a healthy focus; two of my favorite docs of the year are now out on DVD. Enlighten Up! : Filmmaker Kate Churchill, a yoga devotee, takes yoga cynic Nick Rosen on a wild ride through the range of yoga styles...