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In a slightly unexpected way, skipping the scale has made me more accountable rather than less so. I find myself paying more attention to what I eat and the decisions I make from meal to meal because I'm not using the scale as a gauge to tell me how I'm doing.
Men and women may have the same symptoms of depression. The way both experience symptoms, though, is where the similarities end.
© iStockphoto.comDaytime sleepiness isn't just unhealthy - it's also unsafe. Learn some common reasons for sleep deprivation and what to do about it.
Need a financial incentive to lose weight? How does $100, $200, or even $500 sound? Many employers are using "dieting for dollars" programs to encourage workers to slim down.
Having trouble sleeping? Don't worry -- because worrying will only make it worse! Instead, read on for 10 tips that will help you rest easy tonight.
If you suffer from TMJ, you want your pain to go away. Learn about treatment options so you can find one that will bring you welcome relief.
It seems easy for boys to make friends, but what happens when they grow up? Learn how to make friends and how they can benefit your health.
Minutes seem like hours if you're having a cluster headache. Learn how to recognize cluster headaches and how they're diagnosed and treated.
Restless legs can deprive you of sleep, affecting your job, relationships and quality of life. Learn how to manage this bothersome condition.
You don't have to be a smoker to suffer the dangers of tobacco smoke. Learn of the health risks of secondhand smoke.
Reiki is an alternative healing practice thought to relieve stress, decrease need for pain medication and improve your general sense of well-being.
Feel guilty, ashamed or worried about your alcohol use? CBT can help you learn why you to drink more than you want to and gain healthier coping skills.
Sometimes this locker-room condition can be hard to control. Here's what to do when over-the-counter medicines don't work.
Heartburn is a common problem. Symptoms may mimic those of a heart attack. This article describes symptoms of heartburn and the most common treatments.
You see on the news or local weather report that the pollen count is "high." You have allergies, so does this mean you should stay indoors? Find out what pollen and mold levels mean for you.
Heat and ice can sometimes be effective home remedies. But you need to know when and how to use them.
Your doctor is a good place to start when you have depression, but there are also other ways to find the help you need.
Is it time to get help? Here are some ways to tell whether you have a substance abuse problem.
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and blue light rays can cause sunburned eyes and other long-term damage that can lead to vision loss. Here are 6 tips to protect your eyes.
Don't just seek shelter from a migraine attack. Learn how to avoid them - by avoiding triggers - and get the facts about treatment.
You may have resolved to lose weight or exercise more, but if you haven't set goals, success may be elusive.
Most people will have foot pain at some point in their lives yet very few seek treatment. Asking a doctor about the use of orthotic inserts may help.
Sort out your allergies with allergy testing. Learn about the skin tests and when a blood test is used.
Exercise walking is a great work out. Learn about the benefits and find out how to get the most out of your exercise time.
Ready to quit smoking? Don't let fear of weight gain stop you.
Untold millions of women have taken it at some point in their lives, Loretta Lynn wrote a song about it, people have been arrested for it and it's still one of the most common prescription drugs in the world.
Certain mosquitoes are not turned off by the widely used insect repellent DEET, and now scientists say they know why.
Do you pressure yourself and your loved ones to always do better? Is good never good enough? Learn how to relax and let go of your perfectionist ways by following these tips.
From wine to weather changes, the list of migraine triggers is long. Review the five main categories of migraine triggers and see if you can identify your own.
Feel like you never have time to exercise? Not anymore! Check out this easy routine you can do in short spurts throughout the day, at home and while doing other things. It takes multitasking to a whole new level.
Certain minerals can play a role in helping to reduce blood pressure. Get the facts and find out the best food sources for these important nutrients.
Can what you eat (or not eat) ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? Read on to see how diet can help.
Are dry, red, itchy eyes driving you crazy? You may have chronic dry eye. Find out what it is and how to get some relief.
Many studies consider laughter an untapped resource for treating health conditions. Learn how it can help you physically and psychologically.
Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my...
Produced for the National Press Club - Proceeds from the 5K, held on July 17th, will benefit the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, which is committed to journalism training, research, and support of a global free press.
Produced for APREC - A new clinical trial shows that drinking apple juice significantly improved mood and behavior among a group of patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
Produced for Covidien - If you have chronic knee pain, you may be suffering from knee osteoarthritis. If so, Pennsaid topical therapy has just been approved by the FDA. As always, be sure to consult your doctor.
Produced for Depend - For those who need incontinence support but want a product with a more "underwear-like" look and feel, Depend Underwear now comes in new prints and colors.
Produced for Tommee Tippee - The award winning closer to nature newborn feeding range of products, including sterilizers, bottles and feeding accessories, is now available in America.
Produced for Rotary International - Bill Gates gave the Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign a boost by signing the football as it traveled from Cape Town to Egypt ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Produced for General Motors - More than 30 children die of hyperthermia each year. To prevent summer tragedies, child safety engineers at GM have been working with Safe Kids to come up with tips for parents.
Produced for the National Mango Board - Ingrid Hoffmann demonstrates how to prepare her mango twist on a Latin favorite with her Cuban Mango Melt. Find more delicious mango recipes at www.mango.org.
Produced for Sabra - Sabra hummus is breaking through the mundane and inspiring millions of Americans to expand their food horizons by rescuing individuals in need of a "taste intervention."
Produced for Chicken of the Sea - Looking for simple, easy and healthy ways to work more seafood into your diet? Claire Robinson shares some ideas and explains a contest for the best simple recipe.
Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues. Click through to read about losing the first 100 pounds or click on the links below to read about the new challenges.
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Looking to spice up your grilling this summer? Try some of these grilled banana ideas, straight from Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans.
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