Anti-aging products are big business these days. This isn’t a new trend, but it’s an understandable one. The fact is that, statistically, we’re living longer than ever. Unfortunately, we’re not necessarily living healthier. It’s...
Both Kelly Clarkson and Jessica Simpson have gotten flack for their fluctuating weight, but the starlets don’t let it get to them. Jessica talks about embracing her curves , while Kelly complains about being Photoshopped . Now, both ladies are...
If you don’t eat fish, flaxseeds are a wonderful source of omega-3s . They’re also high in fiber, so many people take them regularly to prevent constipation. When perusing the aisles of your grocery store, you’ll see they come in two...
Acai Berry Acai berry is not only a fruit, but a super food. The reason for this, the many health benefits acai berries provide you. These berries are the native fruits of the Amazon River of South America, where the natives have been eating the fruit...
I was vegan for a short time in college, and was shocked when I had my cholesterol tested and found it was high. I wasn’t even eating cholesterol! The thing is, your liver makes cholesterol and it’s actually essential for your body to function...
Do your joints hurt when you move? For that matter, do they hurt when you don’t move? Joint pain is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. Some people who exert themselves, such as athletes, may feel joint pain of some sort...
Every once in awhile, someone will look at a body part on themselves and decide they want to change it up. It might be your breasts, or your stomach, or you might even want a face lift. This means you’ll be looking for a plastic surgeon of some type....
Inspired by the incredible young dancers on So You Think You Can Dance , adult dance classes are filling up with people eager to move gracefully. While it’s unlikely that adult students will grow to become prima ballerinas, these classes are a...
After the FDA fired a warning shot across the bow of General Mills for touting Cheerios as lowering cholesterol, the Health Blog has been taking a closer look at what other claims are being made these days in the cereal aisle. There we saw Kellogg’s...
For more than a year, the American Medical Association has been drafting a new ethics policy aiming to limit industry influence on continuing education for doctors. Apparently that’s not enough time. Early this month, Sen. Herb Kohl sent a letter...


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