3 September 2010, 4:06 am
American doctors have revealed a new diet which is supposed to cut the risk of cardiac disease by a fifth if followed daily.... Read More »
3 September 2010, 12:49 am
If you've never heard of the macrobiotic diet, take a peek at this health freak's nirvana - the best of locally grown, in-season vegetables and waking up to a magnificent sunrise everyday.... Read More »
2 September 2010, 9:00 pm
If you’re not fortunate enough to work at a company that offers a wellness program, there are other fitness options out there.Free online programs can help you reach your goals in privacy and anonymity. Or, there are local exercise, diet and support groups.... Read More »
2 September 2010, 3:37 pm
Women who are middle-age and older face health concerns particular to their gender and age, such as osteoporosis, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and microvascular disease (a type of heart disease more common in women).... Read More »
2 September 2010, 3:11 pm
Whether it's anorexia or obesity, body image is a problem most women deal with.... Read More »
2 September 2010, 2:28 pm
American Red Cross Blood Drives -- Martinez: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave. Appointments, 800-733-2767, www.redcrossblood.org (code: ccrmc)).Walnut Creek: noon-5 p.m Sept. 8. John Muir Medical Center, Ball Auditorium, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road. Appointments, 8... Read More »
2 September 2010, 12:38 pm
Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found... Read More »
2 September 2010, 10:59 am
It's flu shot season, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for people 65 or older.... Read More »
2 September 2010, 9:04 am
Diet and exercise are the linchpins of healthy weight, but a new study in teenagers suggests another key player: sleep. Teenagers who got less than eight hours of sleep at night ate more fatty foods and snacks than their... Health - Conditions and Diseases - Sleep Disorders - Sleep deprivation - Ado... Read More »
2 September 2010, 12:27 am
Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers.... Read More »
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