GeneralHealth
Getting kids to eat their veggies
You put carrot sticks in your child’s lunchbox or green beans on their dinner plate, only to have them go uneaten? If this happens regularly in your household, you’re hardly alone. read more »
Seafood - smart food for arthritis?
May is National Arthritis Month, and if you’re battling arthritis pain, now might be a good time to catch up on news from several recent studies: Fish oil, also known as omega-3 fatty oil, seems to reduce inflammation and pain, particularly for those with rheumatoid arthritis. read more »
Help for aching back
The back doesn’t get much respect—until it hurts. Then the pain can bring your life to a standstill. Here’s how to get back on your feet and avoid painful recurrences. read more »
Overweight is here – but it needn’t be here to stay
By now almost everyone acknowledges two facts: The first is that Americans have a weight problem. By standard definitions (see lower box, page 12), one third of adults are overweight and another third are obese. The second fact is that overweight is an enormous burden on our health. It increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. read more »
Constipation: the facts, not fiction
Many ideas about what causes constipation and what relieves it simply aren’t supported by science. read more »
Infants diets - a little spice can be nice
Babies don’t need to be confined to a bland diet. Giving your infant some spicier foods is fine, as long as you introduce them slowly and one at a time. read more »
