Shedding Pesky Pounds
Reginald B. Cherry, M.D. Green tea enables you to burn more calories while your body is at rest.
Reginald B. Cherry, M.D.
Sow a Seed of Health
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in 2003. Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about flaxseed and its…
Got Milk (and More)?
Next time you consider your calcium needs, think beyond one type. You need four.
Nature’s Sunglasses
Certain antioxidants protect sensitive eye tissue from harmful sunlight.
The Diabetes Epidemic
The disease's explosive growth has public-health experts concerned.
The Vitamin E Debate
A new study claims that vitamin E can be harmful at certain dose levels.
Beating Heart Disease Takes Eating Discretion
Question: I have borderline high cholesterol. I don’t need medications yet, but I’m afraid I will later. Is…
Help for When It Hurts
The presence of prolonged pain can change a person's outlook on life.
Calm the Java Jitters
Avoid caffeine in large amounts. Herbal equivalents are purer.
Sharpen Your Mind
Gingko biloba has been shown to protect brain cells from damage.
Get Defensive!
Frequent bouts with viruses and infections may mean your immune system is out of balance.
Avoiding Alzheimer’s
One in 10 people over the age of 65 currently have Alzheimer's disease.
Eat More Fish!
By taking fish oil daily you can lower your risk of heart disease by 50 percent.
Heart Disease in Women
Research suggests that boosting bone density may also prevent heart disease.
Vitamin E and Cancer
Getting lots of vitamin E may cut by half the risk for certain cancers.