Exercise the secret to joint pain relief
Is joint pain holding you back? Perhaps an achy ankle or sore knee is making it difficult to enjoy a run through your favorite park or even a short walk?...
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BETTER HABITS COULD CUT CANCER DEATHS If we just implemented a few simple healthy strategies into our daily lives, we could dramatically reduce the number of cancer deaths in this...
Protein in the urine an important indicator of kidney disease
Q. In the past, you've discussed blood in the urine. I don't have that problem, but during my annual checkup last week, my doctor found protein in my urine. Is...
Weight training OK if blood pressure is well-controlled
Q: My blood pressure was once very high, but is now under control. Is it safe for me to take up weight training? A: Before you begin any exercise program,...
Which are the healthiest fats for baking?
Q. I avoid shortening because of its high trans-fat content, but is it really worse than butter or lard for baking? A. All three of these fats are unhealthy. Each...
A lifetime in the sun? You can still cut your risk
Have you had a bit too much sun for your own good? Decades of boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and just plain drowsing on the deck contribute to your lifetime exposure...
A lifetime in the sun? You can still cut your risk
Have you had a bit too much sun for your own good? Decades of boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and just plain drowsing on the deck contribute to your lifetime exposure...
Which are the healthiest fats for baking?
Q. I avoid shortening because of its high trans-fat content, but is it really worse than butter or lard for baking? A. All three of these fats are unhealthy. Each...
What causes tingling hands at night?
Q. I wake up at night with pins and needles in one or both of my hands. I've tried chiropractic treatments, physical therapy, and a special pillow, with no success....
Can radiation damage the lungs?
Q. I once had Hodgkin's disease and was cured with radiation to my chest and neck. Now, 30 years later, I have shortness of breath. Is there any way to...