January 22-31, 2008 - Original Health Articles

Eating Smart With Diabetes

If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor has most likely stressed the importance of eating right to help keep your disease in check. Most experts agree that although there's no one correct diet for diabetes, people with the disease should follow the nutritional guidelines outlined in the USDA Food Pyramid.

Midlife Crisis: Myth or Reality?

Do you feel confused about who you are and where you're going? Do you feel trapped by your career, lifestyle, family, and friends? Do you find yourself second-guessing decisions you made years ago or even questioning the meaning of life? Not long ago, if you answered yes to these questions and were between the ages of 30 and 60, most experts probably would have chalked your feelings up to a midlife crisis.

10 Ways to Reduce Your Heart Attack Risk

This year, 1.2 million Americans are expected to have a heart attack. Of those, about 452,000 will die, making coronary heart disease the nation's single leading cause of death, according to the American Heart Association. Heart disease can affect anyone, but certain factors put you at greater risk.

7 Exercise Tips for Diabetics

Many diabetics rely on injections and medications to keep their blood sugar levels stable, but exercise is another effective way to help control diabetes. Before starting a new fitness routine, it's important that you schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss safety guidelines and to have your blood pressure, cholesterol, kidneys, eyes, and feet checked.

The Different Types of Bipolar Disease

Some 10 million Americans are suffering with bipolar disorder. Also known as manic-depression, the disease is characterized by intense periods of elevated mood, or mania, alternating with periods of depression. Sufferers may seem euphoric one minute and despondent the next.

10 Ways to Boost Your Memory

Have you ever lost your reading glasses and then found them on top of your head? Have you ever gotten your kids off to school, only to find their lunches still in the refrigerator? If so, you're not alone. According to experts, many of us have minor problems with recall as we age.

The 8 Biggest Myths About Men and Women

Men are obsessed with sports, cars, and the remote control. Women are hopeless romantics who can't do math. These are just a few common myths about men and women. Are they just gender stereotypes, or do they contain nuggets of truth? Some studies suggest there are, in fact, distinct differences between the sexes.

Are You a Workaholic?

Lately, your spouse has been complaining about the long hours you're putting in at work. Maybe you really want that promotion, or perhaps you just don't trust anyone else to get the job done. Whatever the reason, you've been glued to your desk for weeks, and your personal relationships are starting to suffer.

Caring for Your Newborn

When bringing a newborn baby home, you expect certain things: dirty diapers, warm bottles, late-night and early-morning awakenings. But you might not be prepared for the crying. How do you know how much crying is normal? And when is it a sign of something more serious? Many babies have a fussy period between 6 p.

Protect Your Baby from the Sun

You want to take your baby outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, but you also want to be sure you protect him from sunburn. Follow these guidelines, whether you're taking your child to the beach or out for a stroll in the park. For starters, infants younger than 6 months old should not be exposed to strong, direct sunlight, according to experts.

Is 50 the New 30?

Victor Hugo once famously said, "Forty is the old age of youth; 50 the youth of old age." But times are changing, and in this first decade of the 21st century, 50 is beginning to take on a whole new meaning. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average U.

8 Eco-Friendly Beauty Tips

For most women, the term natural beauty might seem like something of a misnomer. After all, women spend an estimated $200 billion annually on cosmetics--substances that are specially designed to beautify, promote attractiveness, or alter appearance, according to the U.

Osteoporosis 101

It's slips and falls, not sticks and stones, that may break the bones of people with osteoporosis. According to the American College of Rheumatology, approximately 8 million women and 2 million men have the disease, which weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.

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