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New Tool for Depression

New Tool for Depression

The loss of actor and comedian Robin Williams has opened up a national conversation on depression. There are many tools available for people to try and cope with this mental illness. Recent studies...
soccer and elder health

Soccer can boost elder health

The recent World Cup showcased some of the planet's fittest athletes, but even much older adults can benefit from playing soccer. A group of 27 previously untrained men ages 63 to 75 began twice-...
Sinusitis

Sinus Soothers

Q&A with Dana Ullman, MPH Sinusitis is an inflammation of the air-filled cavities in the head and face. This condition can result from bacterial, viral, or fungal infection--or it may stem from...
Herbal Healing

Compounding: The Basis of Herbal Healing

Americans pride themselves on being ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to scientific and medical advances, but although the US market for botanicals and herbal medicines is rapidly growing...
Companion Planting Don'ts

Companion Planting Don'ts

As companion planting creates a beneficial bond or "friendship" between plants in the garden , there are also plants that pose as foes to other crops. These plants may hinder or stop growth as they...
Cinnamon vs. Cold Season

Cinnamon vs. Cold Season

Science is learning that essential oils offer more than just comforting scents. These plant-based oils may be able to kick colds and other bacteria to the curb. Cinnamon bark , for example, has a...
Air quality

Indoor Air Alert

Air pollution isn't just outdoors. Protect your health in your home.
pet health

Is Your Pet Trying To Tell You Something?

When we're in pain, we can usually identify what hurts and how to treat it. Pets try to tell us when they're hurting too, but it isn't always easy for us to pinpoint what's wrong. If you're seeing...
Kids nutrition

Ready, Set, Learn! Back-to-School Nutrition

"Study after study shows that you can increase intelligence, attention span, concentration, problem-solving ability, emotional response, mood, physical coordination--all the facets of intelligence--...
Low magnesium levels

Low Magnesium Levels Predictor of Heart Disease

A review of cardiovascular disease research studies dating back to 1937 finds that low magnesium levels are a chief predictor of heart disease. Scientist Andrea Rosanoff, PhD, who conducted the...