A study of dementia sufferers indicates they be able to remember more than first thought.
July 23rd, 2008
Dementia patients’ memory probed
July 23rd, 2008
Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
What is a desirable level for triglycerides?
It depends on who you ask. Ask those adhering to the Adult Treatment Panel (ATP-III), the “official” set of guidelines followed by most primary care physicians, and they will say “150 mg/dl.”Ask those of us trying to achieve reversal of coronary heart disease, and we would say...“60 mg/dl or less.” Why such a discrepancy? Which is closer to the...
July 23rd, 2008
salad days
Currently I’m educating myself about eating and living the macrobiotic way. It seems like quite a huge lifestyle change, at least, it would be for this family. Ironically, while I’m reading about eliminating meat, sugar and dairy from my diet, we threw a barbecue consisting of well, pretty much everything on the ‘avoid’ list…
Fortunately, it’s [...]
July 23rd, 2008
Jaw Pain Could Be Sign of Serious Heart Condition
Can pain in the jaw or teeth be an indication of a heart attack? How do I tell if a pain in my arm or shoulder is due to a heart condition?
These questions are quite common and frequently asked, and not always easily or correctly answered in magazines and journals. In fact, pain caused by an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart can occur in many different forms. Although, once in a while, the location and description of the...
July 23rd, 2008
Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol
But the study didn't find a similar effect on boys
July 23rd, 2008
Make your home healthier in five easy steps
You may think your home is safe, but there may be toxins in your water, linens, and even your deck. There are several simple steps you can take to make your kitchen, living spaces, playroom, and backyard healthier for you and your family. Parenting has specific steps to follow.

July 23rd, 2008
Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.

July 23rd, 2008
Woman left brain damaged by detox
A woman is awarded more than £800,000 after she suffered permanent brain damage while on a detox diet.
July 23rd, 2008
Interleukin Genetics Launches Enhanced Heart Health Genetic Test Report Format
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (Amex: ILI), announced the launch of an enhanced test report format and information package for the company's Heart Health Genetic Test. The test is currently marketed under the brand name Gensona(R) Heart Health Genetic Test by Quixtar/Amway. The new report will include quantified risk information on heart attack and coronary artery disease generated from clinical studies and conducted by the company.
July 23rd, 2008
Birth weight ’sets future health’
Blood vessel changes linked to poor health later in life can be spotted within a few years in boys born small, say scientists.