5 foods that fight high cholesterol
Want to get enough vitamin D? Try supplements — or sunshine
Caregiver’s Handbook: A guide to caring for the ill, elderly, or disabled-and yourself
5 skin spots you shouldn’t worry about
Most skin spots are harmless, but it’s important to be able to distinguish them from skin cancers and precancers.
Interval training for a stronger heart
Interval training means alternating between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest or less-intense activity. It builds cardiovascular fitness, but it does require exercisers to push their personal limit.
DASH or Mediterranean: Which diet is better for you?
Both DASH and Mediterranean diets promote overall health. Which is better for you depends on your taste preferences and health goals.
Preventing cold sores
Antiviral medications can be used to shorten the duration of a cold sore and prevent future ones.
Study gives new insights into obesity and breast cancer
An analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative indicates that a woman’s risk of breast cancer rises across increasing weight levels.
Survey finds men don’t use enough sunscreen
A survey found that men may not be following recommendations for using sunscreen as consistently as women do. Regular and proper use of sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer.