Many people have a hard time seeing small print close up as they get older, a condition formally described as presbyopia (or loss of near vision). Typically, women seem to lose near vision sooner than men, and often require reading glasses or bifocal lenses before their male counterparts. Why this might be has remained a … Read More
I bring you an urgent warning today about a food that's probably sitting in your kitchen cabinet right now -- extra virgin olive oil. And the worst type I'm warning you about is any bottle you've purchased recently in an American supermarket or gourmet store. Problem is, you have no idea what's in that bottle! I think y … Read More
Belly fat is more than just a hindrance to having your ideal swimsuit body. More than other types of fat, like that on your butt or hips, belly fat increases your risk of chronic diseases, including those that are fatal. … Read More
Even the classic exercises that you thought were "safe” may be slowly damaging your joints–whether you can feel it or not. You don’t have to completely blow out your knee to damage it. In fact, it’s almost too easy to injure your joints, back and neck during exercise without knowing it. That’s why today I’m shari … Read More
Chances are if you went to public school, you went to gym class. And in gym class you learned that it was important to warm up before you exercise. What your gym teacher didn’t know was that only some warm up exercises are good for you… and some, when performed incorrectly, can actually weaken your body or cause … Read More
Do you suffer from bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort caused by excess gas? You are far from alone. While passing gas up to 21 times a day is considered normal[i] -- and technically having too much gas is rare -- uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing, symptoms that go along with gas in the digestive tract are inc … Read More
It’s hard to deny the dangers of smoking cigarettes, but what about working long hours, fighting with your spouse or worrying over bills? These common sources of chronic stress impact millions of Americans, and now new research shows they may be as dangerous as smoking. … Read More
Scoliosis is a lateral, or sideways, curvature of the spine, which in its normal state should be a straight vertical line when viewed from the front or back. Viewed from the side, a normal spine curves slightly backward to produce a mild degree of roundness in the upper back area and slightly inward curve in the lower back. … Read More
If you have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you could be constipated. While virtually everyone has experienced constipation at some point during their lives, recurring or ongoing constipation is not normal. Further, the symptoms it creates — bloating, straining, hard dry stools and difficulty eliminating — … Read More